Celebrating YOU in 2024
Attention all graduating students! Congratulations! It's time to celebrate your achievements as you embark on a new journey. Commencement isn't just a ceremony; it's a milestone marking your dedication, perseverance, and growth.
What should you expect at your graduation ceremony in 2024?
Graduates will have their name read aloud as they cross the stage.
A live video of each graduate crossing the stage will appear on the jumbotron and on the live stream of each ceremony.
Graduates will receive a diploma cover and a free professional photo will be taken during the ceremony.
What else should I know about graduation?
Register to participate in the ceremony here.
Aim to have your cap and gown purchased at least two weeks before your ceremony.
Check out your college graduation celebrations and campus graduation activities by clicking here.
Make sure to share your commencement information with your loved ones to ensure you can all enjoy the celebration together.
Graduating Students will automatically receive Commencement email communications to their UNH email address.
Family and friends can register to receive email updates
Family Updates
All UNH Durham and College of Professional Studies ceremonies will take place in the Whittemore Center.
Livestream will start 20 minutes before each ceremony. Livestream links will be added here on May 16th.
(UNH Manchester and Online)
School of Law
White Park, Concord, NH
Highlights from last year's Commencement
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Roger W. Stephenson '79, '83G, Graduate School Commencement Speaker
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Michael D. Smith, CPS Commencement Speaker
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Katie Stringham Bouton '96, COLA Commencement Speaker
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Norbu Tenzing '86, CEPS Commencement Speaker
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Ryan Day '02, PAUL Commencement Speaker
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Christine McMahon '94G, CHHS Commencement Speaker
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Michael Paglia, MSc. '02G, COLSA Commencement Speaker
Commencement Awards
Commencement is an important part of university life where we celebrate the culmination of hard work and achievement.
Commencement awards recognize individuals whose achievements have made significant contributions to the citizens of the State of New Hampshire or society as a whole.
Nominations are due by September 30.
Nominate Someone Previous Winners
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