Graduation Events & Celebrations

We're excited to invite you to a full slate of events celebrating the Class of 2025

Here's what's coming up as part of SpringFest and our CEM Senior Year Send-Off:

April

April 17 & 18 Thursday & Friday

Spring Fest

  UAF Wood Center

A UAF tradition since the 1950s—BBQ, dance-offs, carnival fun, and a Day of Service with SLI.

April 24 & 25 Thursday & Friday

Finals Snacks & Cap Decorating

  JUB Lobby
  10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Snacks, supplies, and space to decorate your mortar board. Just bring creativity (and maybe a friend).

April 24 Thursday

Pop & Talk with the Dean

  DUCK 353
  1–2 p.m.

Informal, open-door hour with Dean Schnabel. Students and faculty welcome.

April 26 Saturday

First-Gen Cord Ceremony

  Wood Center Ballroom
  noon–2 p.m.

Honoring students who are the first in their families to earn a college degree.

May

May 1 Thursday

CEM Strategic Plan Brown Bag Lunch

  JUB 401 (BP Theatre)
  noon–1 p.m.

Join us for sweets, drinks, and Year 1 progress updates. Open to all faculty, staff, and students.

Honors College Ceremony

  Murie Auditorium
  6 p.m.–8 p.m.

May 2 Friday

CEM Senior Breakfast

  JUB 401 (BP Theatre)
  9 a.m.–11 a.m.

A celebratory send-off with breakfast, FE Exam recognition, and outstanding student awards.

Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony

  Davis Concert Hall
  11 a.m.–noon

Grad Bash @ The Pub

 Wood Center Pub
  7 p.m.

Close out your college journey with music, mocktails, and good company.

May 3 Saturday

UAF 103rd Commencement

  Carlson Center
  1 p.m.

We hope to see many of you at these events as we celebrate this milestone together.
Questions or need accommodations? Let us know at uaf-cem@alaska.edu.