UNLV is preparing to welcome the newest members to the Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement.
When
- Friday, May 16 at 4 p.m. (master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificates)
- Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. (undergraduates)
- Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. (undergraduates)
Where
Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV
Details
UNLV expects to award about 3,500 degrees during its spring 2025 commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Class of 2025 graduates hail from 36 states/U.S. territories and 49 countries. Of the grads, 88% are Nevada residents, with 66% coming from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Nearly half are the first in their families to earn a degree.
The graduating class ranges in age from 17 to 78 – with an average age of 27. Since 1964, UNLV has awarded over 183,000 degrees to more than 150,000 alumni.
In keeping with commencement tradition, UNLV President Chris Heavey will recognize 10 graduating students for their outstanding academic, research, and community achievements.
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will also bestow several community recognitions this spring.
UNLV Oral History Research Center founding director Claytee D. White and prominent philanthropist and business leader Joe Murphy will receive honorary doctorate degrees. NSHE will also recognize White — as well as education champion and former NSHE regent Lois Tarkanian (posthumously) — with Distinguished Nevadan Awards, which honor significant contributions to the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada and its people.
Social
Watch the commencement through the event livestream and join on social media the #UNLVGrad. For full ceremony details, visit the commencement website.
Media
Media interested in access to the Thomas & Mack floor must obtain event credentials before commencement by emailing the Office of Media Relations at mediarelations@unlv.edu or calling (702) 895-3102.
