Fall Commencement to celebrate 3,600 Graduates
On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, UNC Charlotte will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies for 2024 graduates in Dale F. Halton Arena.
During four ceremonies, more than 3,600 students will be recognized with degrees and graduate certificates. Graduates represent 25 countries, 28 states and 86 North Carolina counties.
Friday’s 10 a.m. ceremony is for undergraduates in the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the Klein College of Science.
Friday’s 3 p.m. ceremony is for undergraduates in the College of Arts + Architecture, the Belk College of Business, College of Computing and Informatics, the Cato College of Education and the William States Lee College of Engineering.
With the rising number of doctoral graduates, a separate Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, including conferral of degrees, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday.
The Graduate School Ceremony for master’s and graduate certificates will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Upcoming Commencement celebrations
- Official 49er Ring Ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 12
- Donning of the Kente, Thursday, Dec. 12
- Legacy Draping Ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 12
- Klein College of Science Commencement Reception, Friday, Dec. 13
- William States Lee College of Engineering Commencement Reception, Friday, Dec. 13
- Doctoral Hooding Reception, Saturday, Dec. 14
- Cato College of Education Commencement Reception, Saturday, Dec. 14
Important Commencement reminders
- Volunteers are still needed for all ceremonies for guest and graduate assistance. Register to volunteer.
- Graduating students are required to have a UNC Charlotte student ID card or mobile ID to enter the graduate area. If you do not have a valid UNC Charlotte ID card, follow the instructions on how to download a mobile ID.
- A clear bag policy will be enforced at Halton Arena, and umbrellas and balloons are not allowed in the facility.
Parking and Transportation for FRiday, DEc. 13
PaTS will implement temporary service changes to accommodate parking and transportation needs for December commencement.
- Craver Road will close at 8 a.m., Friday, Dec. 13, and reopen around 7 p.m.
- The following decks/lots will close to prepare for commencement parking at 11 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12: West Deck, Cone Decks 1 and 2, SAC ADA Lot and SAC North and Lots 7 and 7A.
- Parking at Union Deck, East Deck, South Village Deck or North Deck is recommended for those not attending commencement.
- Commencement shuttles will run from East Deck and UNC Charlotte Main Light Rail Station to Craver Road from 8 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. A separate shuttle will operate from the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to Craver Road during the same time period.
- Niner Transit will operate two Silver and two Green buses for those who are not attending commencement. Paratransit will operate on-demand service
- View real-time Niner Transit, Paratransit and shuttle locations with the Passio GO! App.
Parking and transportation for Saturday, DEc. 14
- Craver Road will close at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, and reopen at 6:30 p.m.
- Parking will be reserved for commencement attendees only in the following lots/decks: West Deck, Cone Deck, SAC ADA Lot and SAC North and Lots 7 and 7A.
- Commencement shuttles will run from East Deck and UNC Charlotte Main Light Rail Station to Craver Road from 8 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. A separate shuttle will operate from the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to Craver Road during the same time period.
- Paratransit service will be available from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- View real-time Paratransit and shuttle locations in the Passio GO! App. Look for “commencement” and toggle the switch to see the commencement route.
Please reach out to Parking and Transportation Services at 704-687-0161 or email pats@charlotte.edu with any questions.