Countdown to Commencement

You’ve put in the work, now it’s time to celebrate!
You have worked hard to get here and we want to celebrate YOU! Here’s a look at key events to help you prepare for commencement and celebrate your achievements. Use the Countdown to Commencement events hub as a resource to stay up-to-date on all graduation and end-of-semester celebrations so you don’t miss out on any events!
See the schedule of events below. Please note that some events require registration or a prerequisite.
Event Name | Date | Time | Location | More Information |
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Class of 2025 Gift Campaign | October 2 – December 13 | Virtual | Ways To Give | |
Grad Fair | October 29 – 30 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Barnes & Noble Bookstore | |
Social Impact, Education, and Nonprofit Week | November 3 – 7 | Various | Virtual or Career Center | Information Link |
Alumni Takeover Month | November 3 – 20 | Various | Virtual or Career Center | Information Link |
First-Gen Celebration Week Kickoff | November 3 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Belk Plaza | Information Link |
First-Gen Week Movie Night | November 4 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Student Union Theater | Information Link |
Transfer First-Gen Pop-In | November 4 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM | Atkins Sidewalk, Belk Fountain | Information Link |
First-Gen Resource Fair | November 5 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | CHHS Plaza | Information Link |
First-Gen Cookout | November 6 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Star Quad | Information Link |
Interviewing Career Meet Up Series | November 10 – 14 | Various | Virtual | Information Link |
Senior Send-Off | December 1 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Armored Cow Brewery | Registration Link |
Senior Celebration Week | December 1 – 5 | Virtual | Register to win prizes now! | |
Late Night Breakfast | December 2 | 9:00 – 11:00 PM | SoVi Dining Hall | Information Link |
Official 49er Ring Ceremony | December 11 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Student Union Theater | Registration Link |
Forever A Niner | December 11 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Popp Martin Student Union Room 340 | Registration Link Coming Soon! |