142nd Commencement Exercises Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The graduation fee includes, but is not limited to, the administrative costs associated with the review and academic clearance of each student; honor cords; and items for diploma production, including the honor sticker, printing of diploma (and associated printing supplies), mailing and diploma cover.

The fee is non-refundable.

Fall 2023 graduation caps, gowns and accessories will now be ordered through Herff Jones. You may go directly to collegegrad.herffjones.com to place your order. There will also be a link on the NCCU Bookstore's website at nccushop.com, under the announcements. These packages will be delivered to the address of your choice. For questions regarding regalia, please contact Jackie McDowell at [email protected] or 919-530-7824 at the bookstore.

Please direct all questions to the NCCU Bookstore or email [email protected].

The Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies will be held in the McDougald-McLendon Arena. Note: Guest tickets are required.

Both ceremonies on December 9 will stream live on the university’s website and YouTube channel, which will provide an opportunity for graduates’ families and friends to watch, experience and celebrate the Commencement festivities.

Students will walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover.

No, attendance at the in-person commencement ceremonies is not required but is strongly encouraged.

Undergraduate students should arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. on December 9, 2023.

Graduate, professional students should arrive no later than 12 noon on December 9, 2023.

This year, the university is hosting one ceremony for all graduate and professional students on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2 p.m., at which Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye will confer degrees to all graduate and professional students.

Effective Dec. 18, 2023: We have resumed normal operations and are fully functional in processing transcripts.
 
Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Yes, student loan exit counseling must be completed.

If one has Stafford Loans or Plus Loans, complete the mandatory student loan exit counseling online only at https://studentaid.gov/. Please email [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance.

If one has Perkins Loans, you will receive instructions by email on how to complete this requirement.

For information regarding service-learning hours, please contact the Office of Community Engagement and Service at 919-530-6143 or [email protected].

For information regarding service-learning hours, please contact the Office of Community Engagement and Service at 919-530-6143 or [email protected].

The senior survey is for undergraduate students. There is a separate exit survey for graduate and professional students. The Office of Research, Evaluation and Planning will send the survey login and password to the NCCU email addresses of all graduating students.

The deadline to complete the survey is December 4, 2023. For more information or survey assistance, please contact Jianping Yu at [email protected].

As a requirement for participation in the December 9, 2023 Commencement Ceremonies, all graduating students must acknowledge acceptance of the mandatory Commencement Decorum Video by December 4, 2023. Graduating students must click on https://nccu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wI83UMhSbrzS06 and follow the instructions provided.