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Countdown to Commencement Event Series

About

Celebrate your achievements and get ready for what’s next during Countdown to Commencement Fall 2026, taking place November 16-20, 2026. This weeklong series features events, workshops, and activities designed to help you prepare for graduation, connect with fellow graduates, and plan your next steps.

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Scheduled Events

  • 10:00am

    Visit one of the swag distribution locations to pick up your exclusive fall 2026 commencement swag. 

  • 11:00am

    The pace of graduate school rarely lets up. Between research deadlines, teaching responsibilities, coursework, and the ever-present pressure to produce, students often push through exhaustion long after their bodies and…

  • 12:00pm

    Transitioning from campus to the office requires shifting from a syllabus mindset to mastering professional nuance. This session provides a roadmap for your first three months, focusing on the "unwritten rules" of success.…

  • 1:00pm

    Transitioning from college to your first career is a massive milestone, but it also brings a completely new set of financial decisions. Forget the doom-and-gloom lectures—this empowering workshop provides the exact playbook…

  • 2:00pm

    We’ve all been told to "work smarter, not harder," yet most of us are still caught in a cycle of reactive firefighting and digital exhaustion. In today’s "always-on" work climate, the habits that once led to success are now…

  • 9:00am

    Get ready to celebrate your milestone in true Rebel fashion! Join us for Grad Fest 2026 to explore everything you need for commencement – from caps and gowns to announcements, class rings, and more. It is your one-stop shop…

  • 5:00pm

    All-you-care-to-eat traditional holiday foods, festive vibes, and community gatherings with students, faculty, and staff.

  • 10:00am

    You will receive complimentary photos at the UNLV letters and rose garden. Photos will be emailed to you during study week via a google drive.  What to wear: Many graduates take photos in their cap and gown.

  • 12:00pm

    Graduate school can be both rewarding and demanding, making intentional self-care practices and mental health support essential for sustaining personal well-being and academic success. Grad Rebel Self-Care: Regroup,…

Contact

For any questions, email registrar@unlv.edu.