Commencement Schedule
Events and dates are subject to change.
Monday-Tuesday, April 7-8
Grad Fair
Stop by Barnes & Noble at Elon University to pick up your cap and gown, browse commemorative merchandise and more.
Date TBD
ROTC Commissioning Ceremonies
Cadets will take their oath of office and be commissioned into the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
Friday, May 9
Lavender Graduation
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 5 p.m.
A special recognition ceremony for graduating LGBTQIA students. Registration deadline is Friday, March 14. Sign up for Lavender Graduation here
Monday, May 12
Last Day of Classes
Tuesday, May 13
Reading Day
Evening examinations begin
Wednesday-Monday, May 14-19
Examinations
Tuesday, May 20
Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection
The Class of 2025 will celebrate the end of final exams and the launch of Commencement Week by gathering for a special ceremony where many Elon journeys began, Under the Oaks. The program will include reflections from graduating seniors and a distinguished faculty member, multifaith blessings, musical performances and a candle lighting ceremony to conclude the event. Each graduate will receive their oak sapling, symbolic of the transition from student to alum. This event is for members of the graduating Class of 2025.
Wednesday, May 21
First-Generation Stole Ceremony
This ceremony celebrates the path first-generation graduates have charted during their time on campus.
Senior Celebration
Rhodes Stadium
An evening of sweet goodbyes for the members of the Class of 2025. The event will include free food, a live DJ, games, photo opportunities and an end-of-night fireworks show.
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.
Thursday, May 22
¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight
A stole ceremony dedicated to celebrating the efforts and successes of the Latinx/Hispanic graduates.
Dean’s Receptions
Hosted by faculty from the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications. An opportunity for candidates and their guests to spend time with faculty and staff from their areas of study.
Legacy Reception
Reception and pinning ceremony honoring legacy graduates in the Class of 2025 and their families. Legacy graduates have relatives who are Elon alumni.
Donning of the Kente Ceremony
A rich cultural ceremony involving Kente cloth stoles imported from West Africa and celebrating the achievements of students who recognize their African roots.
Friday, May 23
The 135th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
Schar Center (542 N. Williamson Ave.)
- 9 a.m. — Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education
- 2:30 p.m. — Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications