Elon University will celebrate students earning graduate degrees on Thursday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 13.
The Graduate Program Commencement ceremonies will take place in Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.
The School of Law candidates for Juris Doctor will receive their diplomas at 10 a.m., and the School of Health candidates for bachelor of science in nursing, master of science in physician assistant studies and doctor of physical therapy will receive their diplomas at 2 p.m. in ceremonies that will take place in Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center. For more information about the Winter Commencements, information can be found here.
Lavender Graduation
Thursday, Dec. 12 | Lakeside Meeting Rooms | 9:30 a.m.
A special recognition ceremony for graduating LGBTQIA students. For more information, visit the GLC website. Participants must complete the registration form by Friday, Nov. 15. Presented by the Gender & LGBTQIA Center
¡Celebremos!: Graduate Take Flight
Thursday, Dec. 12 | Lakeside Meeting Rooms | 9:30 a.m.
A stole ceremony dedicated to celebrating the efforts and successes of the Latinx/Hispanic graduates. For more information, contact Sylvia Muñoz at munozs@elon.edu. Participants must complete the registration form by Friday, Nov. 15. Presented by the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education
Donning of the Kente Ceremony
Thursday, Dec. 12 | Lakeside Meeting Rooms | 2:00 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. For more information, contact La’ Tonya “LT” Wiley at lwiley2@elon.edu. Participants must complete the registration form by Friday, Nov. 15. Presented by the Office of Alumni Engagement.