Johnson & Wales Commencement

Congratulations on the successful completion of your studies! Commencement is the most significant academic event for students and the entire university community. It is the culmination of years of hard work and personal and financial sacrifice for students and families alike. These ceremonies will celebrate the traditional observances that accompany one of the highest rewards of academic achievement.

Commencement Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Location: Charlotte Bobcats Arena, guests with disabilities
333 E. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Time: 10am
Arena opens at 9am
Graduates must start lining up at 9am

Arrival time for students: 8:30 a.m. Students need to enter the Bobcats Arena from the loading dock off Brevard Street. Families and guests will enter the Bobcats Arena from the main entrance off E. Trade Street. Parking

President's Graduation Reception
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008, 6:30pm
Location: Academic Center, 801 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Hosted by Arthur J. Gallagher, Charlotte Campus President

Order Your Cap and Gown
If you plan to attend the May 17 commencement ceremony, you must order your free cap and gown before Wednesday, April 9. It is important that you do not show up to the ceremony in your old cap and gown.

Beginning April 9, all cap and gown orders must be placed in person at The Village Bookstore. You will be charged a late order rush fee. All orders can be picked up May 1 - May 16 at the bookstore.

If you are graduating with honors, you will be given a separate piece during distribution. You will not see an option for honors material when ordering. If you are not returning until May 17, you should make arrangements with The Village Bookstore to have your cap and gowns delivered to your address at least one week before graduation.

To order announcements and rings.
To order diploma frames.

Who can attend? A student must have 25 credits or less (undergrad) and 18 or less (grad) left to complete at the start of the spring term to be eligible to walk in the commencement ceremony.

Graduation obligations Students are required to submit an online diploma application. This ensures the correct information is presented on your diploma, and that you receive it at the correct address. Students must also complete the exit interview with Student Financial Services.

Questions? Over the coming months we will attempt to post everything you need to know regarding Commencement 2008 on this site.

All yearbooks will be mailed to your permanent home address during the Fall term.

Should you have additional queries, contact 980-598-1011. Representatives will be able to answer your questions or refer you to someone who can give you the information you need.

Accommodations Hotels sell out quickly. Make your reservations today!

Doubletree Hotel Gateway Village Center City (Uptown)
895 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-347-0070 Fax: 704-347-0267

Other area hotels