Events

• Thursday, December 11
• Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Your class ring is a lasting symbol of your academic accomplishments and time spent on campus. In celebration of this UNC Charlotte tradition, join us for the Official 49er Ring Ceremony on Thursday, December 11 in the Student Union Theater.

All participants will receive their purchased rings and will have the opportunity to join in the tradition of dipping it in Norm’s miner pan while being photographed.

The deadline to order your ring in order to participate in the Fall 2025 ceremony is Friday, October 31. The purchase of a ring prior to the ceremony is required to participate.

Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided prior to the ceremony.

• Thursday, December 11
• Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association invites all Fall 2025 graduates and up to four guests to participate in a new commencement tradition: Forever a Niner, which connects and brings all graduates and their chosen families together to celebrate commencement and their many years of hard work.

• Saturday, January 17
• Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Join the UNC Charlotte Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) for the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Uptown Charlotte.

Represent UNC Charlotte by bundling up in your favorite Niner or BAC gear as you walk to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Invite your friends and family to join the 2026 Parade festivities!