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ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É will host its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14, 2024, in Trask Coliseum. The event celebrates the achievements of hundreds of graduates and marks a significant milestone in their academic journeys. According to preliminary numbers, more than 2,570 students applied to graduate, including approximately 770 students who completed their graduation requirements over the summer.

The day will begin with the Graduate Programs Ceremony at 9 a.m., where master's and doctoral graduates from all five colleges will be recognized.

Undergraduate Ceremonies:

• Cameron School of Business, College of Science and Engineering, and Watson College of Education |1 p.m.
• The College of Health and Human Services and College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts | 5 p.m.

Each ceremony is expected to last approximately two hours, with doors opening one hour before the start time. Graduates should report to Hanover Gym no later than 45 minutes before their respective ceremonies. Faculty should report to Trask Coliseum, Room 119 in their regalia at least 30 minutes prior to their college’s ceremony.

All ceremonies will be livestreamed. The livestream will begin approximately one hour before the ceremony start time. Rebroadcasts will be available on the livestream page shortly after the ceremony.  

In addition to the main ceremonies, many campus departments and academic units will host departmental receptions and celebrations from Dec. 12-14, providing further opportunities for graduates to be recognized and celebrated. These events are not livestreamed.

Download the ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É app for quick, easy access to all the essential information about the 2024 Fall Commencement. 

Parking on Commencement Day

General parking for graduates and guests during the commencement ceremonies will be available in the Trask Lot, with overflow parking in the Hamilton Lot. Guests with a state-issued disability placard are encouraged to park in the Trask Lot at Wagoner Drive.

Those without a state-issued disability placard can drop off guests in front of Trask Coliseum prior to being directed to a parking space. Graduates and guests are encouraged to arrive early, exercise caution and patience, and consider carpooling. Please observe posted signs and refrain from parking on the grass or fields.  
  
Hanover Lot (gated) and Eaton Plaza will be closed to support commencement. Please plan accordingly for increased traffic on and around campus. 

The Office of Transition Programs, in collaboration with many campus partners, coordinated the commencement-related activities. For commencement-related questions, please visit uncw.edu/commencement  or email commencement@uncw.edu.