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146th Commencement Exercises

NCCU graduates celebrating in McDougald-McLendon Arena, wearing maroon caps and gowns, holding diplomas, and cheering during commencement.

Join us for the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate, and professional students will take place at the McDougald-McLendon Arena on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Ceremony Schedule

Friday, December 12, 2025

  • 9 a.m. – Graduate, professional, and doctoral students
  • 2 p.m. – All undergraduate students

Note: Graduates are expected to arrive on time and adhere to all commencement protocols.

Simulcast Viewing Sites for the Ceremonies: 

  • NCCU Student Center (500 Nelson St.)
  • Nursing Building Auditorium (1402 S. Alston Ave.)
  • Miller-Morgan Health Sciences Building Auditorium (530 Nelson St.)
  • H.M. Michaux Jr. School of Education Building Auditorium (700 Cecil St.)
  • Albert L. Turner Law Building, Room 100 (640 Nelson St.)

All ceremonies will be streamed on   NCCU's YouTube Channel and the university’s website. 

Visit the commencement website for additional questions.