Graduation Ceremonies

May 2023 Graduation

MAY CEREMONY INFORMATION:

Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
(Includes all Graduate Candidates with the SOM)
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: John W. Pope Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC
NO Tickets are required for this event.
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Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
(Includes all Law Graduate Candidates)
Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Dorton Arena, Raleigh, NC
Website: Spring Law School Graduation
NO Tickets are required for this event.
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The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
(Includes all Undergraduate and Graduate Candidates in the CPHS. Undergraduate programs that participate in this ceremony are Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Science and Nursing.)
Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Location: John W. Pope Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC
Website: CPHS Spring Commencement Information
NO Tickets are required for this event.
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The Divinity School
(Includes all Divinity School candidates)
Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Hobson’s Performing Arts Center, Buies Creek, NC
NO Tickets are required for this event.
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School of Education & Human Sciences; Lundy-Fetterman School of Business; School of Engineering (Includes Main Campus & AOE, Undergraduate and Graduate Candidates)
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 am Ceremony begins. Students are to arrive no later than 8am in McCall Court in the back of the Convocation Center.
Location: John W. Pope Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC
NO Tickets are required for this event.
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The College of Arts and Sciences
(Includes Main Campus & AOE, Undergraduate Candidates)
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm Ceremony begins. Students are to arrive no later than 1pm in McCall Court in the back of the Convocation Center.
Location: John W. Pope Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC
NO Tickets are required for this event.
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If you are unsure of your ceremony, you may check the Application Received list on the graduation application page here.

General Information

LIVESTREAM VIEWING: All ceremonies will be live-streamed via the Campbell University’s Livestream.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: We will have professional photographers and videographers recording all ceremonies. This means no external videography or photography is allowed (except for cell phones and small cameras while seated).

NAMES: All graduation candidates’ names will be called, regardless if they are in attendance or not in-person at the venue. Students who are in-person will cross the stage as their name is called.

DIPLOMAS: All diplomas will be mailed to the students after the ceremony date. If you need to update your diploma mailing address, please email Ms. Melissa McLamb as soon as possible.

GRADUATION CEREMONY ATTIRE:  Please be aware that approved ceremony attire/regalia to be worn by graduation candidates consists of the University issued cap, gown, tassel, hood (if applicable, purchased from the CU  Bookstore), Latin honor cord (if applicable to be distributed by the Registrar’s Office representative the day of the ceremony), Freshman Medallion (if applicable), and approved graduation adornments associated with official university organizational membership.  Please note that official university organizations are vetted within the structure of the Vice President for Student Life for undergraduates and through the relevant Dean’s Office for graduate and professional programs.

Cap decoration is allowed for individuals who would like to do so. The only requirement is that cap decorations remain flush with the cap so that the view of other candidates is not impeded by the decoration.

Business casual attire is recommended to be worn under the regalia.

HANDICAP/ACCESSIBLE PARKING AT THE CONVOCATION CENTER: The day of the ceremony, Campus Safety and Sheriff Department personnel will direct anyone with mobility issues to the designated drop off and handicap parking. If you have a handicap placard, please have that displayed and visible. Transportation golf carts will be available should a person with a mobility issue need to get from a parking long to the building. Handicap parking will be available in the Student Union lot (located in front of the Convocation Center) and behind the Convocation Center.

CLEAR BAG POLICY AT THE CONVOCATION CENTER: Campbell University has adopted a clear bag policy at all of their on campus venues. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at the venue to minimize time spent searching bags at security checkpoints.

Bags that are approved include:
 – Clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
 – One-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags
 – Small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5″
 – Medical or diaper bags must be accompanied by a child

Bags that are not permitted include:
 – Backpacks
 – Printed patterns or tinted plastic bags
 – Drawstring bags
 – Fanny packs
 – Camera or binocular cases
 – Large purses or bags

GRADUATION MEMORABILIA: To order class rings, diploma frames, and a copy of your graduation ceremony DVD, visit the Registrar’s Graduation Memorabilia page.

Family & Friend Attendee Resources

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