Elon University’s Commencement Ceremonies

Planning is still underway for Commencement 2021 as the university evaluates the various health and safety considerations as well as local and state regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans for Commencement 2021 (tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 21) as well as plans for an in-person celebration of the Class of 2020 will be announced by Friday, March 26. Please check back on this page regularly for updates.

View program information and recordings of the 2020 Commencement and Virtual Degree Conferral ceremonies at the links below.

Upcoming Ceremonies

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. EDT

2020 Ceremonies

Master of Arts in Higher Education Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, May 20, 3 p.m. EDT

Master of Arts in Interactive Media Degree Conferral Ceremony

Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m. EDT

Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Business Analytics Degree Conferral Ceremony

Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m. EDT

Undergraduate Degree Conferral Ceremony

Friday, May 22, noon EDT

Master of Education Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. EDT

Juris Doctor Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 12, 10:30 a.m. EDT

Doctor of Physical Therapy Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 12, 3 p.m. EDT

Latest Commencement News & Updates

Visit our past ceremonies archive for coverage of Commencement events from previous years.