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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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Thank you to all of our graduates and guests who attended the Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies.
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Fall Commencement exercises are scheduled for December 15 and 16, 2023. All summer and fall graduates are invited to participate.
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Specific ceremony times have not yet been set. Students who have applied to graduate will receive an email once the ceremony times have been set.
Transition Programs
Phone: (910) 962-3089
commencement@uncw.edu
Fisher University Union 2017
Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer and Winter Break Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Commencement ceremonies and related events are managed by Transition Programs.
