Commencement

Commencement is one of our most cherished traditions, one that marks a major milestone for you, your family and the faculty and staff who have supported your journey at Charlotte.

The University will hold one ceremony for our summer graduates to include all colleges and the Graduate School. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 9, at 10 a.m. in the Dale F. Halton Arena located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Please review the clear bag policy. Backpacks, umbrellas and balloons are not permitted. Summer graduates will receive cap/gown, ticket and ceremony information the first week of June.

Saturday, August 9 | 10 a.m.
College of Arts + Architecture
Belk College of Business
College of Computing & Informatics
Cato College of Education
William States Lee College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Services
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
Klein College of Science
The Graduate School

Please be advised that only graduating students and commencement personnel are permitted in the commencement assembly and seating areas and may participate in the commencement procession and ceremony. If a personal assistant is required as a disability accommodation, please contact the Office of Disability Services.

Please review the clear bag policy. Backpacks, umbrellas, balloons, banners and signs are not permitted.

Graduating students are required to have a UNC Charlotte student ID card or mobile ID in order to enter the graduate area. If you do not have a valid UNC Charlotte ID card, please follow the instructions on how to download a mobile ID.