Arrival and Assembly
Graduates attending the Spring University Commencement Ceremony at Carter-Finley Stadium should review the information below. Updates may be made closer to the ceremony date.
We’re planning this event!
Detailed information is forthcoming at this time. For now, please know that the Spring 2025 University Commencement ceremony will be held on the morning of Saturday, May 3 in Carter-Finley Stadium.
Arrival and Assembly at Carter-Finley Stadium
When to Arrive
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Where to Assemble
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Bachelor’s Degree Candidates
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Master’s Degree Candidates
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Doctoral Degree Candidate
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Commencement Exercise
Processional
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Recessional
Information forthcoming for the Spring 2025 term!
Regalia, Caps, and Tassels
For information on how and when to purchase your commencement regalia, see the Academic Regalia page.
Bachelor’s candidates will enter with the tassel draped over the right side of the mortarboard (cap), and will ‘turn’ it at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Master’s and Doctoral candidates will enter with the tassel draped over the left side of the mortarboard, and will not turn them during the ceremony.
Graduate Regalia Instructions
The NC State Graduate School provides video instructions on how to properly wear graduate student regalia, as well as tips on how to keep it wrinkle free.
Spring Ceremony Reminders
- The Spring University Commencement Ceremony will be held in Carter-Finley Stadium at 9 a.m. and should end no later than 11:30 a.m.
- The possession of or use of alcoholic beverages in the stadium is prohibited.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the stadium.