Commencement

The Graduate School confers degrees after each term (Spring, Summer, and Fall). Commencement at Charlotte is now held three times annually: in May (Spring), August (Summer), and December (Fall). There is a separate Doctoral Commencement held in both Spring and Fall.

Students participating in commencement events must have completed all degree requirements and submitted all required forms by the published University deadlines in the academic calendar. Please note that master’s diplomas and graduate certificates are not distributed at commencement but mailed out 6-8 weeks after the ceremony. Doctoral students receive their diplomas immediately following the hooding ceremony. All graduates should verify their current email and mailing address through my.charlotte.edu.

• For questions regarding tickets, please contact commencement@charlotte.edu. The Graduate School does not distribute tickets.
• Detailed instructions on the line-up, procession, and ceremony logistics will be emailed to all students who applied to graduate. Please watch your inbox and read these communications carefully!
• Graduate caps and gowns (regalia) are available at the Campus Bookstore several weeks prior to commencement. For questions regarding regalia, please contact Adrienne Davis (adavi128@charlotte.edu, 704-687-7070). The Graduate School does not distribute commencement regalia.
• Information regarding tickets, ADA guest access, lodging, parking, and more can be found on the commencement website. You should also monitor your @charlotte.edu email inbox for communications regarding commencement logistics.