Get to know the Class of 2023

UNC Charlotte Commencement
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

UNC Charlotte is getting ready to welcome more than 4,900 graduates into the UNC Charlotte alumni network this week as it holds Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023 in Dale F. Halton Arena. More than 5,300 degrees and graduate certificates will be awarded during four ceremonies. 

Alumnus Demond Martin ‘97 will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service for his countless efforts on behalf of UNC Charlotte and the citizens of Charlotte, the state and around the nation, during the commencement ceremony at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13.

Meet the Class of 2023:

Our Graduates

  • 4,198 in-state 
  • 213 out-of-state
  • 331 international 
  • 84 student-athletes


Academic Excellence

  • 783 earning the distinction of cum laude 
  • 493 earning the distinction of  magna cum laude 
  • 394 earning the distinction of summa cum laude 
  • 144 Honors College graduates
  • 17 Levine Scholars Program graduates
  • 180 students are receiving multiple degrees

The Colleges

  • 154 graduates from the College of Arts + Architecture
  • 698 graduates from the Belk College of Business
  • 150 graduates from the Cato College of Education
  • 389 graduates from the College of Computing and Informatics
  • 1,114 graduates from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • 459 graduates from the College of Health and Human Services
  • 417 graduates from the William States Lee College of Engineering


The Graduate School

  • 1,567 graduates
  • 162 doctoral degrees
  • 1,123 master’s degrees
  • 346 graduate certificates