Commencement Information
Visit Commencement.unl.edu for information on upcoming commencement ceremonies.
Commencement Website
Students must file an Application for Graduation via MyRED early in the semester in which they intend to graduate. Application Deadlines:
- May graduates: first Friday in February
- August graduates: second Friday in June
- December graduates: second Friday in September
Failure to meet the published deadline will delay graduation one full term.
Graduation Application Dates
| Term | Graduation Date | First Day to Register | Last Day to Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025: Term 1251 | May 2025 | December 23, 2024 | January 31, 2025 |
| Summer 2024: Term 1245 | August 2024 | May 20, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| Fall 2024: Term 1248 | December 2024 | August 19, 2024 | September 13, 2024 |
Online Graduation Application
For the online Application for Graduation, log in to MyRED and select the “Academics” tab. This will take you to the online Application. While the application is user friendly, step-by-step instructions can be found under Online Graduation Application Instructions.
Each electronic Application for Graduation will result in a $25.00 non-refundable charge on your student bill. If you are graduating with multiple degrees or certificates in a single term, you must check each degree or certificate you intend to receive on the electronic form, and you will be billed a $25.00 non-refundable fee for each degree and certificate. The Application and fee apply only to the term indicated on the application and is not transferable to another term.
Graduation Application Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Graduation Application (per degree) | $25.00 |
| Diplomas Mailed Outside of Continental USA (per diploma) | $15.00 |
| Certified Copy of Diploma (optional) | $3.00 |
| Diploma Replacement | $20.00 |
| Diploma Cover Replacement (padded cover) | $5.00 |