05/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2024 13:47
On Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, UNC Charlotte will hold Spring Commencement ceremonies for 2024 graduates in Dale F. Halton Arena. During four ceremonies, the University will recognize what is expected to be a record-breaking class. According to the Registrar's Office, more than 5,100 students will complete their degrees and graduate certificates, exceeding the previous number from spring 2021.
Friday's 10 a.m. ceremony is for the undergraduates in the Belk College of Business and College of Health and Human Services. Sarah Herrera, social work, will give the student address; Kenan Moore, marketing, will serve as bell ringer; and Karen Ford-Eickhoff, clinical professor of management, will serve as university marshal. Members of the Class of 1975 will be in attendance, celebrating their 49th Reunion.
The 3 p.m. ceremony is for undergraduates in the College of Arts + Architecture, College of Computing and Informatics, Cato College of Education and William States Lee College of Engineering. Amelia Todd, architecture, will give the student address; Anvi Tirunagari, data science, will serve as bell ringer; and Carlos Cruz, associate professor of theatre, will serve as university marshal.
Saturday's 10 a.m. ceremony is for undergraduates in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and College of Science. Ella Kellner, biology, will give the student address; Sasha Sembur, communication studies and political science, will serve as bell ringer; and Terry Shirley, senior lecturer of geography and earth sciences, will serve as university marshal.
The 3 p.m. ceremony is for all graduate students - doctoral, master's and graduate certificates for all programs. Abhishek Shibu, nanoscale science, will give the student address; M. Unique Kumtap, public health, will serve as bell ringer; and Jean-Claude Thill, Knight Distinguished Professor, will serve as university marshal.
Upcoming Commencement celebrations
Official 49er Ring Ceremony, Thursday, May 9
Donning of the Kente, Thursday, May 9
Legacy Draping Ceremony, Thursday, May 9
William States Lee College of Engineering Commencement Reception, Friday, May 10
Cato College of Education Commencement Reception, Friday, May 10
College of Science Commencement Reception, Saturday, May 11
Important Commencement reminders
About Halton Arena
Parking and Transportation for Friday, May 10
The following changes to parking and transit operations will occur to accommodate expected parking demand for the two Friday commencement ceremonies.
Parking and Transportation for Saturday, May 11
The following changes to parking and transit operations will occur to accommodate expected parking demand for the two Saturday commencement ceremonies.
Please reach out to Parking and Transportation Services at 704-687-0161 or email [email protected] with any questions.