A comprehensive and interactive calendar for Elon University's class of 2024 graduation and commencement events. The bulk of events occur from Tuesday, May 21 to Friday, May 24. All graduates confirmed to participate in the 134th Commencement on May 24 in Schar Center must reserve guest tickets to their diploma ceremony. With the anticipated number of graduates in each diploma ceremony, the maximum number of guest tickets is five. Parking lots will open at 7:15 a.m. for Commencement guest parking. Guests are asked to park at Schar Center only for the ceremony they are attending.
LavendEr GRADUATION
May 10 | Alumni Gym | 5 p.m.
A stole ceremony dedicated to LGBTQIA students. Registration for this event has closed.
Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection
May 21 | Under the Oaks (rain location: Alumni Gym) | 7:45 p.m.
The program will include speeches from graduating seniors and a distinguished faculty member. Each graduate will receive their sapling at this event.
First-Generation Stole Ceremony
May 22 | McKinnon Hall | 1 to 2:30 p.m.
A stole ceremony dedicated to first-generation graduates. Graduates must register with the Office of First-Generation Student Support Services.
Senior Celebration
May 22 | Rhodes Stadium | 6 to 9 p.m.
The event will include free food, a DJ, games, photos and a fireworks show. Graduates must register with the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Graduate Program Commencement
May 22 | Alumni Gym | 7 p.m.
The Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Interactive Media, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Business Analytics candidates will receive their diplomas during this ceremony.
¡Celebremos!
May 23 | Lakeside Meeting Rooms | 1 to 3 p.m.
A stole ceremony dedicated to celebrating the efforts and successes of the Latinx/Hispanic graduates. Participants can register with the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education.
School Receptions
May 23 | Various Locations | 2:30 p.m.
Hosted by faculty from the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications.
- Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education: Mooney lawn (rain location: LaRose Commons 200)
- Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences: Lindner patio, facing Lambert Academic Village (rain location: Lindner foyer)
- Martha and Spencer Love School of Business: Chandler Fountain (rain location: Koury Business Center atrium)
- School of Communications: Snow Family Grand Atrium
Legacy Reception
May 23 | McKinnon Hall | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Reception and pinning ceremony honoring legacy graduates in the Class of 2024 and their families. Legacy graduates have relatives who are Elon alumni. Participants can register with the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Donning of the Kente
May 23 | Alumni Gym | 6 to 9 p.m.
A cultural ceremony involving Kente cloth stoles imported from West Africa, celebrating the achievements of students who recognize their African roots. Participants can register with the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Martha & Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications commencement ceremony
May 24 | Schar Center | 9 a.m.
Graduates should report to the practice facility beginning at 7:45 a.m. A briefing on ceremony procedures will be at 8:20 a.m.
Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences commencement ceremony
May 24 | Schar Center | 2:30 p.m.
Graduates should report to the practice facility beginning at 1:15 p.m. A briefing on ceremony procedures will be at 1:50 p.m.