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 three commencement ceremonies for our fall 2026 graduates. The ceremonies will be held 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.
Friday, December 11
10:00 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
- Belk College of Business
- College of Computing and Informatics
- Cato College of Education
- William States Lee College of Engineering
Friday, December 11
3:00 p.m. Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
- College of Arts + Architecture
- College of Health and Human Services
- College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
- Klein College of Science
Saturday, December 12
10:00 a.m. Graduate School Commencement Ceremony
- Doctoral, Master’s, and Graduate Certificate candidates 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 Accessibility and Accommodation.
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.
Contact the commencement office at commencement@charlotte.edu or 704-687-8021.