North Carolina Central University’s 141st Commencement Exercises will be held in McDougald-McLendon Arena on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 8 a.m. (baccalaureate) and 2 p.m. (graduate and professional).
Both ceremonies will be streamed on NCCU’s YouTube channel and the university’s website.
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All attendees of the 141st Commencement exercises must adhere to the Department of Athletics’ clear bag policy. All permissible bags will be checked upon entry into the arena. All bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and less than 12" x 12"x 6" – exceptions will be made for medical and baby needs. Small wristlets/clutches (less than 4.5" x 6.5" x 1") with or without a strap are permitted.
Watch the undergraduate ceremony beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.
Watch the graduate and professional ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.
The baccalaureate and graduate and professional ceremonies will now take place at the McDougald-McLendon Arena on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
The baccalaureate ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. Graduating students are advised to arrive by 6 a.m. for line-up in the arena.
The graduate and professional ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Graduating students are advised to arrive by 12 p.m. for line-up in the arena.
Due to limited seating within the arena, each graduating student will be allocated a certain number of tickets for guests. Baccalaureate degree candidates will receive three (3) tickets, and graduate and professional degree candidates will receive four (4) tickets. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To accommodate larger parties, the following campus locations will be available to additional guests who exceed the ticket limit:
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Note: If you and/or your guest(s) would like to request accommodations for various accessibility needs for the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony, please complete the Spring 2023 Commencement Accommodation Registration Form by Sunday, April 23, 2023. Please note that floor seating arrangements are limited and individuals that are receiving accommodations may be placed at a virtual viewing site. Should you have any additional questions or concerns regarding accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) by phone at 919-530-6325 or by email at sas@nccu.edu.
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