Commencement

Celebrating Our Graduates

During commencement weekend, the Creighton community celebrates our graduates and welcomes them into the growing Creighton Alumni community of over 80,000. It is a time for our graduates to reflect on their time at Creighton and to celebrate with family and friends.

864 undergraduate degree applicants
999 graduate degree applicants
52 states + U.S. territories represented

December 2026 Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies - Omaha and Phoenix

Thursday, December 10 (Phoenix, Doris S Norton, Creighton University Health Sciences Campus)

  • 11 a.m. MTN – Physician Assistant

3100 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
 

Friday, December 11 (Omaha, DJ Sokol Arena at the Ryan Athletic Center)

  • 4 p.m. CT – Graduate School

701 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE 68102

  • Reception to follow the ceremony in the Ahmanson Ballroom in Mike and Josie Harper Center.

May 2027 Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies - Omaha

Thursday, May 13 (DJ Sokol Arena at the Ryan Athletic Center)

  • 9 a.m. CT – School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
  • 1 p.m. CT – School of Medicine
  • 4 p.m. CT – School of Dentistry

701 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE 68102 

Friday, May 14 (DJ Sokol Arena at the Ryan Athletic Center)

  • 9 a.m. CT – Graduate School (Master’s Degrees from all Colleges / Schools, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy)
  • 12:30 p.m. CT – School of Law

701 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE 68102 

Saturday, May 15 (CHI Health Center)

  • 10 a.m. CT - Undergraduate Ceremony – College of Arts and Sciences, Heider College of Business, College of Nursing, College of Professional and Continuing Education

455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102 

May 2027 Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies - Phoenix

Sunday, May 16 (Xavier College Preparatory)

  • 9 a.m. AZ - School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
  • 1 p.m. AZ - School of Medicine

4710 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85012 

May 2027 Baccalaureate Masses

Omaha (DJ Sokol Arena at the Ryan Athletic Center)

Friday, May 14, 7 p.m.

(Open to everyone. Graduates do not process in; caps and gowns are not worn.)

See the FAQs

Phoenix

Saturday, May 15

Time and Location To Be Determined

(Open to everyone. Graduates do not process in; caps and gowns are not worn.)

See the FAQs

24 countries represented including the U.S.
Top 3 undergraduate majors: Nursing, Finance, Accounting
Top 3 undergraduate minors: Biology, Business, Health Administration and Policy

Commencement Resources

Creighton’s Alumni and Friends helps new alumni stay connected with their alma mater.

Diplomas of May graduates will be mailed in mid-June.

If you have any questions, please contact us at events@creighton.edu.