Celebrating YOU in 2026
Attention all graduating students! Congratulations! It's time to celebrate your achievements as you embark on a new journey. Commencement isn't just a ceremony; it's a milestone marking your dedication, perseverance, and growth.
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Graduating Students will automatically receive Commencement email communications to their UNH email address.
Family and friends can register to receive email updates
All UNH Durham and College of Professional Studies ceremonies will take place in the Whittemore Center.
Graduates at these ceremonies will have the option to claim up to 4 tickets each.
New for 2025: Masters, Ph.D., and Doctoral candidates should attend their programmatic college's ceremony.
Livestream will start 20 minutes before each ceremony.
10AM
the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
The College of Professional Studies
The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Highlights from last year's Commencement
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Retired Lt. Col. Scott "Kidd" Poteet '96,
Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree recipient -
Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire governor
Honorary Degree Recipient -
Lou C. D'Allessandro '61, former N.H. state senator
Honorary Degree Recipient
Keynote Speaker
Read more about the 2025 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients.
Commencement Awards
Commencement is an important part of university life where we celebrate the culmination of hard work and achievement.
Commencement awards recognize individuals whose achievements have made significant contributions to the citizens of the State of New Hampshire or society as a whole.
Nominations are due by September 30.
Previous Winners
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