UNCW will hold five ceremonies during its spring 2024 commencement exercises May 10-11, graduating approximately 2,919 students (2,204 undergraduate, 628 master’s and 86 doctoral*). All ceremonies will take place in Trask Coliseum.
Spring and fall commencement ceremonies mark major milestones for students and families. Find ceremony schedules as they’re announced plus everything you need to know if you’re graduating or joining the celebration.
Watch the Commencement Livestream!
The Commencement Ceremonies will be live-streamed for family and friends to view. The livestream will begin approximately one hour before each ceremony.
Spring Commencement exercises are scheduled for May 10 and 11, 2024. All spring graduates are invited to participate.
All graduates will be assigned to a ceremony based on their degree, college or school. Graduates who wish to participate in Commencement must attend their assigned ceremony. We cannot accommodate any ceremony-change requests
Commencement dates are set by the University Calendar Committee and will be published here a minimum of 12 months in advance.
All graduates will be assigned to participate in a ceremony based on their college or school. Graduates who wish to participate in commencement must attend their assigned ceremony. We cannot accommodate any ceremony-change requests. Ceremony dates and times are typically announced approximately 3 months prior to the ceremonies.
Many departments also host departmental receptions during commencement week, which may be scheduled as early as the Thursday before the published commencement dates.
Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 Graduates: December 13-14, 2024 Spring 2025 Graduates: May 9-10, 2025 Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduates: TBD Spring 2026 Graduates: TBD
On certain occasions, undergraduate students may be permitted to participate in commencement the semester before completing their degree requirements. The Office of the Registrar manages this process. Learn more about the Early Commencement Participation process.
