Commencement Schedule
Events and dates are subject to change.
Date TBD
Lavender Graduation
A special recognition ceremony for graduating LGBTQIA students.
Tuesday, May 14
Last Day of Classes
Wednesday, May 15
Reading Day
Evening examinations begin
Thursday-Tuesday, May 16-21
Examinations
Tuesday, May 21
Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection
The Class of 2024 will celebrate the end of final exams and the launch of Commencement Week by gathering for a special ceremony featuring new and old traditions where many Elon journeys began, Under the Oaks.
Wednesday, May 22
Graduate-Level Commencement
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 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 a joint graduate program ceremony.
Senior Celebration
Rhodes Stadium
An evening of sweet goodbyes for the members of the Class of 2024.
Thursday, May 23
Army ROTC Commissioning
Whitley Auditorium
Cadets will take their oath of office and be commissioned into the U.S. Army.
¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight
A stole ceremony dedicated to celebrating the efforts and successes of the Latinx/Hispanic graduates.
School Receptions
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. An opportunity for candidates and their guests to spend time with faculty and staff from their areas of study.
Legacy Reception
Reception and pinning ceremony honoring legacy graduates in the Class of 2024 and their families. Legacy graduates have relatives who are Elon alumni.
Donning of the Kente Ceremony
A rich cultural ceremony involving Kente cloth stoles imported from West Africa and celebrating the achievements of students who recognize their African roots.
Friday, May 24
The 134th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
Schar Center (542 N. Williamson Ave.)
- 9 a.m. — Diploma ceremony for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications
- 2:30 p.m. — Diploma ceremony for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education