University Academic & Events Calendars

11 am-1 pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Get creative and unwind with some painting fun! Join us for Mix & Match Crafts, where you can choose from a variety of painting projects. No experience needed — just bring your friends, your creativity, and your Bruin spirit!

6 pm- 7:30 pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Rack ’em up and show off your pool skills (or just come to have fun) at Intramural Billiards! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just picking up a cue for the first time, this event is all about friendly competition and Bruin pride.

11 am - 1 pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Midday Bingo Break! Take a pause and enjoy a round of bingo with fun prizes and good vibes - no stress, just a little lunchtime luck!

5:30-7 pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Join us for a festive gathering with laughs, games, and winter cheer as we celebrate the various holidays of the winter season. We will play the popular Saran Wrap Gift game - so come get into the holiday spirit!

4-5pm
John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, Lower Level

Learn useful tips on managing anxiety for speeches and presentations from Counseling Faculty.

 11 am-1 pm
Margre H Durham Student Center

 New year's often bring on new ideas and goals!
Join us for an opportunity to inspire other Bruins to set resolutions that can become successful goals.

4-5 pm
John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, Lower Level

Gain valuable tax know-how for informed filing.

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005

• Tuesday, January 27
  4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   
• Thursday, January 29, 2026
  11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   
• Friday, January 30, 2026
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

6:30 pm
Student Center Quiet Lounge

In partnership with the eSports Team, join us for this intramural game! Challenge your friends in a 1v1 Tennis tournament on Nintendo Switch Sports.

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   
• Thursday, January 29, 2026
  11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   
• Friday, January 30, 2026
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005

• Thursday, January 29, 2026
  11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 30, 2026
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Join us for Graduation Open House/ Final Friday
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bellevue University's Margre H Durham Student Center, Main Campus
 

Cap & Gown Pick Up: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

• Meet with faculty and staff
• Take a campus tour
• Find out what it means to be a BU alumnus
• Enter a raffle drawing for Bellevue University swag
• Have professional graduation portraits taken (commencement regalia provided)
• Grab a bite to eat 
• Snap a photo with Brutus Bruin

All caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
John B. Muller Administrative Services Building - Symposium Room
812 Bruin Boulevard, Bellevue, NE 68005

The ceremony will be recorded and available for viewing 3 - 5 days after the ceremony date at Bellevue University’s official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/bellevueuniversity

There will be a short reception after the ceremony for Doctoral graduates and their families. Graduates and their families are also invited to attend the Open House/Final Friday festivities on campus from 4 - 7 p.m. 

Graduates should monitor their Bellevue University email and the email submitted on their ceremony registration form. Contact commencement@bellevue.edu for additional assistance, if needed.

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005

• Friday, January 30, 2026
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Bellevue University streams the Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement live on
Saturday, January 31, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. C.S.T. 

Commencement is held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, located at 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501.
9:10 a.m. — Ceremony begins with procession of graduates

If you have questions, email commencement@bellevue.edu