faculty in regalia at commencement

Announcements 

Faculty Center Website

The facultycenterhelp.humboldt.edu website has a variety of how-to guides and we've added a new, updated guide you may find helpful: how to Assign, Change or Add an Advisor. Please share with any staff in your areas who process advisor changes. 

Patricia O. McConkey Award

The Patricia O. McConkey Awards recognize the outstanding graduating students graduating with a master’s degree from each program. There will be multiple McConkey awards; each program will select an awardee.

Submissions for the Patricia O. McConkey Award are currently closed. The deadline to nominate students for the Patricia O. McConkey Award was March 1st, 2024. 

Faculty and Staff Participation in Fall 2024 Commencement

Graduation is a huge milestone for our students and Commencement celebrations are just around the corner. Help us celebrate our graduates by participating in Commencement.

Processional Participation

Faculty and staff participating in the processional and who will be seated in the Faculty/Staff section during a Commencement ceremony are asked to register their participation. Participating faculty and staff will receive further instruction from their College Coordinator. 

Processional Registration

Those needing to rent regalia to participate in the procession can do so with Herff Jones Faculty Direct.

Faculty and staff can return regalia rentals back to The Campus Store during the week after Commencement. 

If faculty or staff need regalia items or have any questions regarding faculty or staff regalia orders, contact The Campus Store at (707) 826-3741.

Commencement Support

Staff who would like to provide support during the on-campus Commencement ceremonies should make arrangements with their supervisor and submit their interest and availabilityPositions such as greeting, ushering, handing out programs, providing ADA shuttle and wheelchair support, providing parking and traffic support, supporting the graduate and faculty/staff line-up area, etc. are needed. Information regarding shifts and assignments will be shared closer to the event. 

Staff Support Registration

If staff have questions about their supporting Commencement registration, contact the Commencement Office at grad@humboldt.edu.