The College of Law will host its own Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The Ceremony will last approximately 1½ to 2 hours. Students are not required to attend Commencement, but we hope they will!

Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the event. Seating for guests will be on a first come, first serve basis. There is not a limit of guests per graduate and tickets are not required for the ceremony. Graduates will be seated on the on the main floor within the Orchestra Front section.

Additional information about the Lied Center can be found by visiting https://www.liedcenter.org/your-visit.

Parking is available on a first come, first serve basis in the garage directly across the street or at meters. Guests can be dropped of on the east side of the Lied Center, near the valet area.

Hotels
Coming from out of town? There are multiple hotels within walking distance. Additional information can also be found on the Lied Center’s webpage, as noted above.

Cornhusker Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Haymarket
Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown Haymarket
The Kindler Hotel

Should you have additional questions regarding graduation, please contact Katie Pfannenstiel, assistant director of community engagement.