Undergrads to collect degrees in Nebraska's Memorial Stadium

Graduates receive their degrees during May 2021 undergraduate commencement at Memorial Stadium

Craig Chandler | University Communication

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s spring undergraduate commencement ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Memorial Stadium.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is again planning to hold its spring undergraduate commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium, Chancellor Ronnie Green announced Feb. 23.

The ceremony for all undergraduates is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Doors will open to students and guests at 8 a.m. If inclement weather arises, the afternoons of May 14 and 15 have been set aside as postponement options. Postponement information will be posted here.

“I am excited that our UNL graduates will again be able to receive their degrees in front of family and friends in such an iconic Husker setting,” Green said. “There is no place like Nebraska and no venue quite like Memorial Stadium.”

Nebraska Business grad DeShawn McGary jumps for joy after receiving his degree in Memorial Stadium during spring 2021 commencement. The undergraduate ceremony returns to the university’s iconic stadium in May.

Guest seating will not be ticketed. All seating is general admission, unlimited and free. Guests should enter gates on the west side of the stadium. Wheelchair seating will be available with one companion seat.

Doctoral and master’s degrees will be awarded at 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Guest seating is free and will not be ticketed.

The College of Law commencement ceremony will be at 2 p.m. May 14 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

All ceremonies will be livestreamed here.

The ceremonies will comply with current campus and local health directives. The health safety measures for the ceremonies will be posted on the commencement website as they are available.