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 ceremonies will take place in the Dale F. Halton Arena located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

December 2024 Commencement Ceremony Dates & Times

Friday, Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. Undergraduate Ceremony
College of Health and Human Services
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
Klein College of Science

Friday, Dec. 13 | 3 p.m. Undergraduate Ceremony
College of Arts + Architecture
Belk College of Business
College of Computing & Informatics
Cato College of Education 
The William States Lee College of Engineering

Saturday, Dec. 14 | 10 a.m. Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 14 | 3 p.m. Graduate School Ceremony
Master’s, Graduate Certificates for All Programs

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 and balloons 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.