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University Commencement
Undergraduate pumps fist at Fall 2022 Commencement.

University Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Celebrating Wolfpack Graduates

Welcome to University Commencement at NC State University! This website provides information to keep students, faculty, and guests up-to-date about the University Commencement ceremony, including details about deadlines, regalia, ceremony information, and more!

PNC Arena prior to Fall 2022 Commencement.

Spring Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 9 a.m. in PNC Arena

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News & updates

General Anthony J. Cotton addresses Spring 2023 graduates at PNC Arena.

Commencement Speaker

General Anthony J. Cotton, the commander at United States Strategic Command and an NC State alumnus, addressed spring graduates at the University Commencement ceremony on May 6, 2023

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Kelsey O'Connor addresses Spring 2023 graduates at PNC Arena.

Student Speaker

Kelsey O’Connor, Bachelor of Social Work, addressed fellow spring graduates at the University Commencement ceremony on May 6, 2023

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Graduates embrace at their Fall 2022 Commencement.

Spring 2023 Program

The digital program is now available! Congrats to all Spring 2023 graduates.

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Quick Reminders

  • Tickets are not required for the main University Commencement ceremony at PNC Arena.
  • At this time, candidates are not limited in the number of guests who may attend the Commencement ceremony at PNC Arena.
  • The Commencement ceremony should end no later than 11:30 a.m.
  • The possession of or use of alcoholic beverages in the arena is prohibited.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the arena.