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
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
Snacks, supplies, and space to decorate your mortar board. Just bring creativity (and maybe a friend).
April 24 Thursday
Pop & Talk with the Dean
Informal, open-door hour with Dean Schnabel. Students and faculty welcome.
April 26 Saturday
First-Gen Cord Ceremony
Honoring students who are the first in their families to earn a college degree.
May
May 1 Thursday
CEM Strategic Plan Brown Bag Lunch
Join us for sweets, drinks, and Year 1 progress updates. Open to all faculty, staff, and students.
Honors College Ceremony
May 2 Friday
CEM Senior Breakfast
A celebratory send-off with breakfast, FE Exam recognition, and outstanding student awards.
Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony
Grad Bash @ The Pub
Close out your college journey with music, mocktails, and good company.
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.