Commencement

Celebrating Spring 2024 Commencement May 9–12

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 2024 below.

Omaha Schedule

Phoenix Schedule

May 2024 Commencement – Omaha

Thursday, May 9

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 10

Ryan Athletic Center, 701 Florence Boulevard

9 a.m. – Graduate School (Master Degrees from all Colleges & Schools, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy)
12:30 p.m. – School of Law
3:30 p.m. – School of Dentistry

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

7 p.m. – Baccalaureate Mass

Saturday, May 11

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)

May 2024 Commencement – Phoenix

Sunday, May 12

Doris S. Norton Ballroom, Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix

9 a.m. – Baccalaureate Mass

Doris S. Norton Ballroom, Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix

11 a.m. – School of Pharmacy and Health Professions – Occupational Therapy

Receptions and Ceremonies

College of Arts and Sciences

Friday, May 10

11 a.m. – Honors Program Convocation
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium
11 a.m. – 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

College of Nursing

Thursday, May 2

8 a.m. – Senior Breakfast with Speaker
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Ahmanson Ballroom
3:30 p.m. – Senior Reception
Field Club of Omaha

Thursday, May 9

Reception Following 1 p.m. Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Ahmanson Ballroom

Friday, May 10

10 a.m. – Pinning Ceremony
Skutt Student Center, Ballroom

Graduate School

Friday, May 10

Reception Following 9 a.m. Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Ahmanson Ballroom

Heider College of Business

Friday, May 10

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
Mike and Josie Harper Center, First Floor

School of Dentistry

Thursday, May 9

1:30 p.m. – Senior Awards
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium

Friday, May 10

Reception Following 3:30 p.m. Ceremony
School of Dentistry

School of Law

Friday, May 10

Reception Following 12:30 p.m. Ceremony
School of Law

School of Medicine

Thursday, May 9

Reception Following 4 p.m. Ceremony
Mike and Josie Harper Center, Ahmanson Ballroom

School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Wednesday, May 8

3 p.m. – Entry-level OTD Graduation Reception
CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education, 4th Floor
5 p.m. – Pharmacy Graduation Reception
Mike and Josie Harper Center Ballroom, Ahmanson Ballroom

Thursday, May 9

11:30 a.m. – Physical Therapy Graduate Luncheon
Skutt Student Center

Sunday, May 12

10 a.m. – Phoenix Entry-level OTD Graduation Reception
Lobby - Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix

University

Friday, May 10

11 a.m. – Black Wolves ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Lied Education Center for the Arts Mainstage
1:30 p.m. – Service Missioning Ceremony
St. John's Church
1 p.m. – The Professional Schools Commissioning
Lied Education Center for the Arts Mainstage