Information for Graduating Students (Spring 2025)

Congratulations on reaching this pivotal moment in your academic journey! As you prepare for North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) 145th Commencement Exercises, let us be your guide to an unforgettable celebration that reflects the milestone you’ve achieved. Our one-stop hub is filled with essential information and important deadlines that require your careful attention. Whether you need instructions for ordering your regalia or the official dates for picking up your honor cords, this page is designed to make your graduation experience seamless.

The 145th Commencement Exercises will be held in McDougald-McLendon Arena on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. (the College of Health and Sciences and the School of Education), Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. (Graduate and Professional) and Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. (the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities and the School of Business). All ceremonies will be streamed on NCCU’s YouTube channel and the university’s website.

• Order your graduation cap, gown, and accessories through Herff Jones (collegegrad.herffjones.com). The deadline to order these is April 2.
• Pay your $55 graduation fee. The payment deadline is April 25.
  • Make your payment through myEOL.
  • View the payment instructions for payment options.
• Make sure to clear up your student account balance by May 2.
  • Check your account balance periodically on myEOL.
  • Contact the Student Accounting Office at 919-530-071 or [email protected] if you have any questions about your account.
  • Make necessary payments through myEOL. View the payment instructions for payment options
• Complete the mandatory student loan exit counseling by April 25.
  • If you had Stafford Loans or Plus Loans, complete the mandatory student loan exit counseling online only at https://studentaid.gov/.  If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected]
  • If you have had a Perkins Loan, please contact [email protected] for instructions on how to complete this requirement.
• Acknowledge acceptance of the mandatory NCCU Commencement Decorum Video by April 25.
  • As a requirement for participation in the Commencement Ceremony, you will need to acknowledge acceptance of the Commencement Decorum. Review and follow the instructions provided.
• Complete the mandatory Graduating Senior survey by May 9 (undergraduate students only).
  • The survey login and password will be sent to your NCCU email.
  • For assistance or questions about the survey, contact the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis at [email protected].
• Complete the Community Engagement Academic Graduation Requirement (undergraduate students only).
  • Deadlines:
    • Direct Service and External Community Partner hours (volunteering) are due by April 15.
    • Service-learning hours are due by May 2.
  • Review this requirement.
  • Log in to Get Connected to check your hours online.
  • Find community engagement opportunities on Get Connected.
  • For questions or assistance, contact the Office of Community Engagement and Service at [email protected] for the fastest response.

If you are no longer eligible to graduate this semester, please send an email notification immediately to [email protected].

May 8 Graduation Practice at McDougald-McLendon Arena

• Both undergraduate and graduate/professional/doctoral students will have their graduation practice on Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the McDougald-McLendon Arena.
• Graduate, professional, and doctoral students, please remember to bring your regalia.

Note: the Zoom Link and password will be emailed to your NCCU email address.

• March 18, 2025, at 10:40 a.m.
• April 15, 2025, at 10:40 a.m.

Permit to March

Follow the instructions in the document below to download your permit to march and guest tickets. The link will go live at midnight on May 8, 2025. Be sure to complete this step.

Steps to Printing Permit to March

Honor Cord Pickup Schedule

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
Office of the Dean
Farrison-Newton Communication Building, Room 115
May 8, 2025
10 a.m.–3 p.m.

College of Health and Sciences
Office of the Dean
Mary Townes Science Complex, Room 1207
May 8, 2025
9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

School of Business
Office of the Dean
New School of Business Building, Room 364
Please see Ms. Chandra Tedder
May 8, 2025
10 a.m.–3 p.m.

School of Education
H. M. Michaux Jr. School of Education Building

Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Please see Ms. Juls Joyner.
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
May 8, 2025

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Please see Dr. Mauren Short in Room 2130
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
May 8, 2025

School of Law
In the Fish Bowl Area of the Law School
May 8, 2025
1 p.m.–3 p.m.

School of Library and Information Sciences
James E. Shephard Memorial Library, Room 313
May 8, 2025
9 a.m.–3 p.m.

If you and/or your guest(s) would like to request ADA seating for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies, please complete Spring 2025 Commencement ADA Seating Registration Form. Access the Form.  

Note: The deadline is April 25, 2025.

Photo Specialties will be on campus April 2 through April 3 to take graduation portraits in the North Carolina Central University's Student Center, Room 2127 and 2128. Appointments are between 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please use the sign-up link below if you want to schedule an appointment for your graduation portrait sitting.

https://nccu2025.youcanbook.me

Note: This is not mandatory.

At North Carolina Central University, we understand the importance of a seamless experience, especially on such a momentous day. With our comprehensive parking directions, detailed maps, and helpful tips, navigating to the ceremony venue will be a breeze.

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Celebrate our Eagles in style! Graduates and parents of the Class of 2025, create your own custom NCCU Commencement 2025 frames. Show your pride and spread the word! Congratulations, Class of 2025! 

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