Spring 2024 Graduation Information

Commencement December 2023Important Deadlines

  • March 12, 2024 – Last day for students to apply to be included in the May Graduation Ceremony printed program.
    *Important note: Students must apply and be found eligible for graduation before or by this date in order for their names to be included in the printed program.*
  • April 13, 2024 – Last day to register for the May Graduation Ceremony. You will receive an email through the Marching Order website. Registration emails will come from noreply@marching.com.
    *Important note: You must be found eligible for graduation in order to receive a registration email.* If you do not receive a registration email and believe you are eligible for graduation, please contact your advisor or graduation@cpcc.edu.
  • April 23-25, 2024 – The Graduation Fair will be held on these dates at the Central Campus Store. This will be your first opportunity to pick up your caps and gowns for the Graduation Ceremony.
    • Time:
      10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day
    • Address:
      1112 Charlottetowne Ave
      Charlotte, NC 28204
    • If you are not able to pick up your cap and gown at the Graduation Fair, they will be available at the bookstore through Wednesday, May 8, 2024, during normal business hours.
  • May 9, 2024 – Graduation Ceremony at Bojangles Coliseum. The start time is 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and check-in will begin an hour and fifteen minutes before the ceremony’s start time.