Commencement Schedule
2027 Commencement Schedule
Review the schedule below and visit our City Guide for hotel and dining recommendations. Reserve early to avoid sold-out accommodations and limited seating.
President’s Sunset Toast / Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Join our campus president for a sunset toast to graduating students. The event will feature remarks, a photobooth, DJ, hors d’oeuvres, and champagne toast (valid ID required).
Check back for location, time, and registration information
Commencement / Thursday, May 6, 2027
Commencement is the formal graduation ceremony held once per year that celebrates the completion or near-completion of a degree program – one of the highest rewards of academic achievement.
- Bojangles Coliseum
- 10am Arrival Time
- 11am Ceremony Start Time
- 12:30-1pm End Time (approximate)
- Livestream Link (available late April)
Professional photographers will take a series of quick photos at the commencement ceremony as graduates approach and leave the commencement stage. Photos will be available online at gradimages.com 1-2 weeks after the ceremony.