Commencement
Celebrating Spring 2023 Commencement May 11–13
Creighton will soon celebrate thousands of students during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies. We congratulate our students and their many achievements and welcome their friends and families to share in the momentous occasion.
For any questions about parking, cap and gown pickups, disability accommodations and more, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions.
Please note that a clear bag policy will be in effect at all ceremonies. More information available in the FAQs.
View the commencement schedule for May 2023 below.
2023 Commencement Highlights
May 2023 Commencement
Thursday, May 11
Ryan Athletic Center, 701 Florence Boulevard
- 9 a.m. – School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
- 1 p.m. – College of Nursing – Master's and Doctoral Candidates
- 4 p.m. – School of Medicine
Friday, May 12
Ryan Athletic Center, 701 Florence Boulevard
- 9 a.m. – Graduate School
- 12:30 p.m. – School of Law
- 3:30 p.m. – School of Dentistry
Moved to St. John's Church due to weather (previous location was Charles Schwab Field)
- 7 p.m. – Baccalaureate Mass
Saturday, May 13
CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St.
- 10 a.m. – Undergraduate Ceremony
(College of Arts and Sciences, Heider College of Business, College of Nursing, College of Professional and Continuing Education)
Receptions and Ceremonies
Friday, May 12
- 11 a.m. – Honors Program Convocation
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium - Noon – Black Wolves ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Lied Education Center for the Arts Mainstage - 3 p.m. – CCAS Senior Recognition Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium - 1:30 p.m. – Service Missioning Ceremony
St. John's Church - 4 p.m. – CCAS Graduation Reception
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Ahmanson Ballroom
Thursday, May 4
- 7:30 a.m. – Senior Breakfast with Speaker
Hixson-Lied Science Building; Room G04 - 3:30 p.m. – Senior Reception
Field Club
Thursday, May 11
- Reception Following 1 p.m. Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center
Friday, May 12
- 10 a.m. – Pinning Ceremony
St. John's Church
Friday, May 12
- Reception Following 9 a.m. Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center
Friday, May 12
- 1 p.m. – Heider College of Business Senior Awards Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium - 2 p.m. – Heider College of Business Senior Reception
Webster Mall West / 1st Floor Atrium (rain location)
Thursday, May 11
- 1:30 p.m. – Senior Awards
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium
Friday, May 12
- Reception Following 3:30 p.m. Ceremony
School of Dentistry
Friday, May 12
- Reception Following 12:30 p.m. Ceremony
School of Law
Thursday, May 11
- 9 a.m. – School of Medicine Senior Mass
St. John's Church - Reception Following 4 p.m. Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center
Monday, May 8
- Therapy Ed NBCOT Prep Course
TBD
Tuesday, May 9
- Therapy Ed NBCOT Prep Course
TBD
Wednesday, May 10
- 1 p.m. – Capstone
TBD
Friday, May 12
- 1:30 p.m. – The Professional Schools Commissioning
Lied Education Center for the Arts Mainstage - 1:30 p.m. – Service Missioning Ceremony
St. John's Church
Commencement Resources
Creighton’s Alumni and Friends helps new alumni stay connected with their alma mater.
Diplomas of May graduates will be mailed in mid-June.
If you have any questions, please contact us at events@creighton.edu.
