University Events and Programs

Register to Participate

Students preparing to graduate must follow these two important steps:

1. File an intent to graduate with the registrar's office, on blackboard, through Webcat. See deadlines.
2. Register to participate in the Commencement and/or Honors Convocation ceremonies. Click Here
   

2012 Commencement Speaker

Head of INTERPOL Ronald Noble is 2012 UNH Commencement Speaker

The 2012 Commencement Speaker will be Ronald Noble '79, Head of INTERPOL. In addition to being the first American to head the international policing organization, INTERPOL, Mr. Noble is the youngest person ever to head INTERPOL. Mr. Noble is a 1979 graduate of UNH, where he studied economics and business administration.

To learn more about Ronald Noble, please click here.

Seniors: Support the Class Gift!

@PrezHuddleston, aka Fake Mark Huddleston, the satirical Twitter persona that has been entertaining the UNH community for over a year, has offered to reveal his identity at the May 18th Lobster Bake, provided 50% of the graduating class donates to the Senior Gift, which establishes a Wellness Fund.

Learn more about the Senior Gift and watch a video featuring both Presidents Huddleston and a special cameo appearance by accidental Internet celeb, Griffin Kiritsy!

Help us reach our participation goal - register now for the Last Hurrah Lobster Bake, and support the fund. Not attending the Lobster Bake? You can donate easily through the Senior Gift Form.

Departmental Celebrations

Many departments hold individual celebrations leading up to and immediately following Commencement. For a comprehensive list of celebrations, please click here.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 18
11 a.m. - Commencement rehearsal
3 p.m. - Graduates assemble for Honors Convocation
4-6 p.m. - Honors Convocation

Saturday, May 19

9 a.m. - Graduates assemble for Commencement
9:45 a.m. - Procession begins
10 a.m. - Ceremony begins
12:30 p.m. - Ceremony concludes

Complete list of dates and deadlines

Weather Notice

Saturday's forecast calls for mostly sunny, with a high of 74°F. Bring your sunscreen and dress accordingly!

The UNH Commencement Ceremony will take place outdoors on Memorial Field. Simulcast viewing is available in the Whittemore Center Arena. Tickets are not required for either Memorial Field or the Whittemore Center Arena.

Live Streaming / Twitter

Watch Ceremony
The 2012 Commencement Ceremony will be available for live viewing online. Click here.

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Streaming starts at 9:30 am

Twitter
Planning to tweet UNH Commencement? Use #UNH12 so we can all follow along!

Web Cam
Follow preparations of Memorial Field for Saturday's ceremony by watching the Alumni Association's Cat's Eye Webcam.

Connect with Foursquare

Follow UNH on Foursquare to discover valuable tips, schedule information, and important points of destination!

Seniors: unlock the College Graduate Hats Off! badge on Foursquare! Check-in at Memorial Field on Saturday, May 19th and shout, "I'm Graduating! #UNH12"

Maps

Commencement Venue Map
Overview of Commencement venue including student line-up areas, shuttle drop-off location and guest services.

Field Map
More detailed view of Commencement venue including student seating locations by college.

Campus Map
Entire campus overview

2012 Commencement T Shirts

2012 Commencement t-shirts will be available for purchase at the Commencement Fair. After the Commencement Fair, Commencement t-shirts will be available for $15 at Hayden Sports and Town & Campus.