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May Commencement 2025

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Watch the Commencement Livestream!

The Commencement Ceremonies will be livestreamed for family and friends to view. The livestream will begin approximately one hour before each ceremony.

Memories and Traditions at UNCW

Our graduates have thrived in a vibrant community that has offered numerous opportunities for growth and connection. From the classroom to the broader community and through campus traditions like Move-In Day, Convocation, Wagsgiving and Homecoming, these experiences have created lasting memories that shaped their college journey in meaningful ways.

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2,315

Undergraduates

814

Graduates

3,129

Total Number of Students Who Applied for Graduation

Soar Far, Class of 2025!

Chancellor at commencement
“As the Class of 2025 lifts off from UNCW and heads toward new horizons, I encourage our graduates to pursue their next adventures with the same dedication they applied to earning their degrees. This class joins a dynamic teal network of Seahawks who believe in and support the UNCW experience. Wherever our graduates go next, I have no doubt they will continue to soar.” 
- Chancellor Aswani K. Volety

Memories in the Making!

We’ll be updating this page with photos and video footage from the ceremonies. Check back after the event to see the celebration unfold!

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"Let's Soar High, Soar Far and Soar Together, Seahawks!"