Graduation

What's Next?

Graduation is a very important time in the lives of students, families and faculty. The Alumni Association is proud to induct recent graduates into the UNM Alumni family at commencement.

Free Mini-Diploma!

Request a mini-diploma to carry with you! This smaller (unofficial) version of your diploma lists your name and degree, and fits in your wallet.

Graduation Traditions

Wine and Cheese Social

The Thursday before the Winter and Spring graduations, the has a Wine and Cheese Social to welcome recent graduates to the Association. Along with wine, cheese and other finger foods, there is also live music and tons of door prizes. This event is a friendly way to become acquainted with other alumni and become a part of the group.

Golden Graduates

Each year, – the class celebrating its 50th anniversary – are honored at the University of New Mexico Commencement. This special recognition began as a salute to alumni unable to participate in their own commencement ceremonies because of military service in WWII and the Korean Conflict.