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 ceremonies for our spring graduates on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. The ceremonies will take place in the Dale F. Halton Arena located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Please review the clear bag policy. Backpacks, umbrellas, balloons, banners, flags, signs and noisemakers are not permitted. After the graduation application deadline of February 12, 2026, the commencement committee will determine the commencement schedule. 

DECEMBER 2025 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
If you would like a printed program mailed to your address, please complete this webform.

Hood Colors

Ceremony photos
Photo proofs of students taken at the Charlotte bell will be emailed to each student’s UNC Charlotte email account 2 weeks after commencement.

Live steam for Friday, December 12, 10 a.m.

Live stream for Friday, December 12, 3 p.m.

Live stream for Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.

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, flags, signs and noisemakers 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.