Graduate-Level Commencement Exercises

Winter Graduate-Level Commencement

Friday, December 13, 2024
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center

10 a.m. — School of Law

Juris Doctor

2 p.m. — School of Health Sciences

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Spring Graduate-Level Commencement

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
7 p.m. | Schar Center

Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education

Master of Arts in Higher Education
Master of Education

Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration

Tickets

Tickets are not required for the graduate-level Commencement ceremony in Alumni Gym. The ceremony will include a keynote address followed by reading of names and awarding of degrees as candidates cross the stage.

Parking

Parking is available in The Oaks parking lot (416 N. Williamson Ave.) across from Koury Athletic Center. The Koury/Fine Arts lot will be available for accessible parking (permit required) or drop off. There could be a walk of 200 feet or more to the entrance. Guests who need assistance to reach the entrances and within Alumni Gym should bring a personal mobility device.

Download parking map

Accessible Seating

Accessible seating is available upon request on the main level of Alumni Gym. Marshals will be on hand to assist.

ASL Interpreting at the Ceremony

Elon’s ASL interpreter will serve at both Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13. The interpreter will be near the stage, audience left. Seating in section 8 or 9 will provide the best line of sight for the interpreter and the ceremony.

SAP and Hearing Assistance

Spanish translation will be available for guests attending the ceremony. Stop at the Accessibility Station in the concourse to check out a headset. A second channel will provide the remarks in English with volume control. A limited number of headsets is available. First come, first served.

Saplings

Saplings will be available for candidates following the ceremonies outside Alumni Gym.

Livestream

For families and friends who are unable to attend in person, the ceremonies will be available to livestream on personal devices at www.elon.edu/live.

Photos

Graduate-level students should register with GradImages before December 10 for special discounts on ceremony photographs crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas.

Flowers

Information about pre-ordering flowers will be available soon.

Flowers can also be purchased at local stores:

Food Lion, 3535 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, (336)584-3522
Harris Teeter, 2727 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, 336) 585-1444
Lowe’s Foods, 1191 University Drive, Burlington, NC, (336) 584-8091
Publix, 2750 S. Church St., Burlington, NC, (336) 586-1873

Events and dates are subject to change.

Thursday, Dec. 12

Lavender Graduation

9:30 a.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms

A special recognition ceremony for graduating LGBTQIA students. Registration is required. Graduates should check their email for more details.

¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight

11 a.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms

A stole ceremony dedicated to celebrating the efforts and successes of the Latinx/Hispanic graduates. Registration is required. Graduates should check their email for more details.

Donning of the Kente

2 p.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms

A rich cultural ceremony involving Kente cloth stoles imported from West Africa and celebrating the achievements of students who recognize their African roots. Registration is required. Graduates should check their email for more details.

Friday, Dec. 13

School of Law Commencement Ceremony

Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 10 a.m.

Juris Doctor candidates will receive their diplomas. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.

School of Health Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 2 p.m.

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing candidates will receive their diplomas. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21

Graduate-Level Commencement

Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 7 p.m.

The Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Business Analytics candidates will receive their diplomas during a joint graduate program ceremony.