UNLV will welcome the newest members to the Class of 2023 during its Winter Commencement. 

When

• Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 12 noon (undergraduates)
• Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. (undergraduates)
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. (master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificates)

Where

Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV

Details

About 2,300 students will officially become UNLV alumni next week as they cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage during the university’s winter commencement.

The Class of 2023 hails from 36 states/U.S. territories and 39 countries, many are the first in their family to graduate from college, 88% are Nevada residents, and the majority – 71% – are from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

This year’s class ranges in age from 19 to 72 — with the average age of 25. Since 1964, UNLV has awarded more than 172,000 degrees.

In keeping with commencement tradition, UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield will highlight six graduating students for their outstanding academic and community achievements.

In the wake of the Dec. 6 campus tragedy, attendees should be aware of the following updates:

• We’re enhancing security measures at the Thomas & Mack Center in coordination with law enforcement. Doors will open 90 minutes prior to each ceremony to allow for necessary screening, and the venue’s bag policy will be in effect.
   
• Mental health counseling and wellness resources will be offered on site prior to and during each ceremony for anyone who needs them.
   
• We’re offering students eligible for winter commencement the option to walk and participate fully during the May 2024 commencement ceremonies if they choose.

Social

Watch the commencement through the event livestream and join in on social media with #UNLVGrad. For full ceremony details, visit the commencement website.

Media

Media seeking access to the Thomas & Mack floor must obtain event-specific credentials before commencement by calling the Office of Media Relations at (702) 895-3102 or emailing mediarelations@unlv.edu.

In light of the enhanced security measures, we encourage all media to RSVP to mediarelations@unlv.edu and plan to arrive early to allow adequate time for screening.