NC State graduates enjoy graduation day festivities at PNC Arena.

Fall Ceremony

View centralized resources for graduates attending the Fall University Commencement Ceremony at the Lenovo Center below.

Fall 2026 Ceremony

Saturday, December 12 at 9 a.m. in the Lenovo Center

Graduation Checklist

Make sure you have taken care of important action items so that you’re ready to graduate.

Dates and Deadlines

Set reminders for important dates and deadlines regarding graduation information.

Academic Regalia

View information about how and when to order your academic memorabilia and regalia.

Student Speaker

Represent your graduating class as the student speaker! View the criteria and deadlines.

Arrival and Assembly

Learn when and where to gather for the fall ceremony at the Lenovo Center.

Parking and Accessibility

View parking and accessibility information for the fall ceremony at the Lenovo Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the fall ceremony at the Lenovo Center.

College and Department Ceremonies

See a schedule of college and department ceremonies for the upcoming term.

Fall Program

View the digital program for our most recent summer and fall graduates here.

Fall Ceremony Reminders

The Fall University Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Lenovo Center at 9 a.m. and should end no later than 11:30 a.m.
The possession of or use of alcoholic beverages in the center is prohibited.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the center.

Regalia Donations

Each year, countless NC State graduates don their regalia for just one day, then store them away for good. For many students, buying their own regalia can be a financial burden. Turn Your Tassel Forward addresses this issue by transforming a single day’s use into a legacy of generosity.

The program is free to participate in and requires no advance sign-up. Students can donate regalia to be cleaned, stored and made available for future graduates.

Designated Regalia-Recycle bins will be available in various locations across campus from May 8 to May 15, 2026 and immediately following the ceremony at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, May 9 in the Murphy Center Lot.

Turn Your Tassel Forward

Find drop-off locations and more

Senior Gift Campaign

A tradition since 1912, the Senior Campaign invites members of our graduating class to support an area of NC State’s campus most meaningful to you.

Learn more here

NC State graduate blows a kiss to guests in attendance at the Fall 2023 ceremony in PNC Arena.