Graduation Ceremonies

December 2024 Graduation Ceremony

The December 2024 Graduation Ceremony will be December 14, 2024 at 10:00am in the John W. Pope Convocation Center. Tickets are not required for this event. Seating is general admission on a first come, first serve basis. This ceremony will be open to graduation candidates from August and December. Because there is no ceremony in August, all students who graduated in August and have not previously participated in a ceremony can participate in the December ceremony if they wish. All students who have applied should have received an email from Melissa McLamb containing further instructions. If you need to update your participation preference please email Melissa McLamb at graduation@campbell.edu  

Ceremony Program (PDF)

General Information

LIVESTREAM VIEWING: All ceremonies will be live-streamed via the Campbell University’s Livestream.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: We will have professional photographers and videographers recording all ceremonies. This means no external videography or photography is allowed (except for cell phones and small cameras while seated).

NAMES: All graduation candidates’ names will be called, regardless if they are in attendance or not in-person at the venue. Students who are in-person will cross the stage as their name is called. This affords the opportunity to all students for participating in the ceremony either virtually or in person.

DIPLOMAS: For December Candidates: We have moved to Parchment Diploma Services for printing and mailing of all diplomas. We will process and place the order for diplomas after the graduation ceremony. Parchment Diplomas Services assures that the arrival of diplomas to the student homes takes about a month. More information about this service as well as their new electronic diploma option will be provided via email closer to the end of the term. For August Graduates: if you have not already received your diploma, please contact Melissa McLamb at graduation@campbell.edu

GRADUATION CEREMONY ATTIRE:  Please be aware that approved ceremony attire/regalia to be worn by graduation candidates consists of the University issued cap, gown, tassel, hood (if applicable, purchased from the CU  Bookstore), Latin honor cord (if applicable to be distributed by the Registrar’s Office representative the day of the ceremony), Freshman Medallion (if applicable), and approved graduation adornments associated with official university organizational membership.  Please note that official university organizations are vetted within the structure of the Vice President for Student Life for undergraduates and through the relevant Dean’s Office for graduate and professional programs. Please CLICK HERE for a list of currently approved graduation adornments associated with official university organizational memberships for Fall 2024.

Cap decoration is allowed for individuals who would like to do so. The only requirement is that cap decorations remain flush with the cap so that the view of other candidates is not impeded by the decoration.

Business casual attire is recommended to be worn under the regalia.

HANDICAP/ACCESSIBLE PARKING AT THE CONVOCATION CENTER: The day of the ceremony, Campus Safety and Sheriff’s Department personnel will direct anyone with mobility issues to designated handicap parking. If you have a handicap placard, please have that displayed and visible. Transportation golf carts will be available exclusively for those parked in the designated handicapped parking areas. Handicap parking will be available in the Student Union lot (located in front of the Convocation Center) and behind the Convocation Center. Handicap Parking is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.

HANDICAP/ACCESSIBLE SEATING AT THE CONVOCATION CENTER: Seating is located along the top of the Concourse and is on a first come, first serve basis. There is elevators located at the front lobby and side entrances for ease of access to the Concourse. 

CLEAR BAG POLICY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS AT THE CONVOCATION CENTER: Campbell University has adopted a clear bag policy and a list of prohibited items at all of their on campus venues. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at the venue to minimize time spent searching bags at security checkpoints.

Bags that are approved include:
 – Clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
 – One-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags
 – Small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5″
 – Medical Bags
 – Diaper bags (must be accompanied by a child)

Bags that are not permitted include:
 – Backpacks
 – Printed patterns or tinted plastic bags
 – Drawstring bags
 – Fanny packs
 – Camera or binocular cases
 – Large purses or bags

Prohibited items:
 – Weapons
 – Balloons
 – Glass Vases
 – Outside food or drink (unless purchased on campus or deemed medically necessary)
 – Sound or voice amplification devices
 – Strollers are not allowed beyond the second floor entry doors
 – Large posters

GRADUATION MEMORABILIA: To order diploma frames, announcements, rings, etc. visit the Registrar’s Graduation Memorabilia page.

Family & Friend Attendee Resources

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