For the best and latest information about the events associated with Elon's 134th undergraduate commencement exercises, turn to www.elon.edu/commencement.
Members of the Class of 2024, their families and friends can turn to Elon University’s 2024 Commencement website for full information about this year’s graduation ceremonies and the many events scheduled throughout Commencement Week.
The website — www.elon.edu/commencement — has been updated throughout the academic year and includes full details about commencement events, ticketing information, a complete schedule of activities (also listed below), information about yearbooks, caps, gowns, merchandise and photos. Along with offering access to information that has been sent to the undergraduate Class of 2024 and their families, visitors to the site will find news stories, photos and videos related to commencement events as well as #ElonGrad digital swag.
Have questions about the ceremonies? Visit the website’s Commencement FAQs.
2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Undergraduate Commencement
Undergraduate Commencement will be held in two in-person ceremonies on Friday, May 24, in Schar Center at 542 N. Williamson Ave. Each ceremony will last approximately two hours. The ceremonies will feature commencement speaker Ginna Claire Mason ’13, who has dazzled audiences with her performances on the Broadway stage and on television screens across the country.
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- 9 a.m. — Diploma Ceremony for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications
- 2:30 p.m. — Diploma Ceremony for the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education and Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
A ticket is required for all guests to the indoor diploma ceremonies in Schar Center. Participating candidates received instructions in April to request tickets and tickets were distributed in early May. See the ticket information page for details.
Students who have yet to pick up tickets should email commmencement@elon.edu immediately to make arrangements to pick up their tickets.
Tickets are not required for additional seating in the Great Hall in Global Commons (alternate viewing location). Both ceremonies will be available to livestream on personal devices at www.elon.edu/live.
Graduate Commencement
Elon is hosting a joint graduate program ceremony for multiple programs. The Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Interactive Media, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Business Analytics candidates will receive their diplomas during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gymnasium.
No tickets are required for the graduate-level Commencement ceremony in Alumni Gym. For families and friends who are unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be available to livestream on personal devices at www.elon.edu/live.
COMMENCEMENT WEEK SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 21
Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection
Under the Oaks, 7:45 p.m. (Rain location: Alumni Gym)
The Class of 2024 celebrates the end of final exams and the launch of Commencement Week by gathering for a special ceremony. The program will include reflections from graduating seniors and from Alyssa Martina, executive director of the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovaiton & Entrepreneurship. The evening will include 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 in the same location where new students receive the gift of an acorn at the start of their Elon experience. This event is for members of the graduating Class of 2024.
Wednesday, May 22
First-Generation Stole Ceremony
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center, 1-2:30 p.m.
This ceremony celebrates the path of first-generation graduates during their time at Elon. Participants will register with the Office of First-Generation Student Support Services.
Senior Celebration
Rhodes Stadium, 6-9 p.m.
An evening of sweet goodbyes for the members of the Class of 2024. The event will include free food, a live DJ, games, photo opportunities and an end-of-night fireworks show. Participants will register with the Office of Alumni Engagement. This event is for members of the graduating Class of 2024.
Graduate Program Commencement
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 7 p.m.
The Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Interactive Media, 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. Read more about the ceremony.
Thursday, May 23
¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, 1-3 p.m.
A stole ceremony dedicated to celebrating the efforts and successes of the Latinx/Hispanic graduates. Participants will register with the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education.
School Receptions
Various locations, 2:30 p.m.
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 the School of Communications. An opportunity for candidates and their guests to spend time with faculty and staff from their areas of study.
- Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education: Mooney lawn (rain location: LaRose Commons 200)
- Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences: Lindner Hall patio, facing Lambert Academic Village (rain location: Lindner Hall foyer)
- Martha and Spencer Love School of Business: Chandler Fountain (rain location: Koury Business Center atrium)
- School of Communications: Snow Family Grand Atrium
Legacy Reception for Graduates and their Alumni Parents, Grandparents and Siblings
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Reception and pinning ceremony honoring legacy graduates in the Class of 2024 and their families. Legacy graduates have relatives who are Elon alumni. Participants will register with the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Donning of the Kente Ceremony
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 6-9 p.m.
A rich cultural ceremony involving Kente cloth stoles imported from West Africa and celebrating the achievements of students who recognize their African roots. A reception for all students, family, faculty and staff will be held in Moseley Center following the ceremony from 8-9 p.m. Participants will register with the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Friday, May 24
The 133rd Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
Schar Center
- 9 a.m. — Diploma Ceremony for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications
- 2:30 p.m. — Diploma Ceremony for the Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education
A ticket is required for all guests to the indoor diploma ceremonies in Schar Center. Participating candidates received instructions in April to request tickets and tickets were distributed in early May. See the ticket information page for details.
Tickets are not required for additional seating in the Great Hall in Global Commons (alternate viewing location). Both ceremonies will be available to livestream on personal devices at www.elon.edu/live.