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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

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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
833 undergraduate degree applicants
1,083 graduate and professional degree applicants
48 U.S. states represented, plus Washington D.C.
Top 3 undergraduate majors: Nursing, Exercise Science and Pre-health Professions, Biology
Top 3 undergraduate minors: Biology, Spanish, Business
30 countries represented including the U.S. Top 3: India, Vietnam, Nepal and Switzerland (tied)

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Diplomas of May graduates will be mailed in mid-June.

If you have any questions, please contact us at events@creighton.edu.