Commencement

Elon University has made available online customized announcements for graduating seniors and their parents to submit to hometown media outlets.

The eight annual International Tree Planting took place on South Campus on Thursday, May 23, and allowed international students to plant their oak saplings.

The annual ceremony highlights the achievements of graduating Elon students who recognize their African roots.

More than 1,400 students across two ceremonies participated in Elon University's Commencement in Schar Center on Friday, May 24.

Nineteen Latinx/Hispanic seniors and their families came together on May 23 to celebrate their roots and thank those who supported them at Elon as part of “¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight.” 

Candidates from graduate-level programs in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications received their diplomas during a joint Commencement ceremony May 22 in Alumni Gym.

A look at some interesting facts about Elon's Undergraduate Class of 2024, scheduled to graduate on Friday, May 24.

Forty members of the Class of 2024 who are first-generation college students received special stoles during the May 22 ceremony held in McKinnon Hall.

As they prepare to receive their diplomas on Friday, May 24, Elon's graduating seniors came together for an evening of reflection and inspiration in the heart of Elon's campus.

Grace Ackermann was selected to deliver a Message of Appreciation on behalf of the Class of 2024 at Elon’s commencement ceremonies, the first time a member of the graduating class has been invited to do so.