Graduate-Level Commencement Exercises
The Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education in Innovation, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Business Administration Commencement will take place Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gymnasium in a joint ceremony.
Tickets
Tickets are not required for the graduate-level Commencement ceremony in Alumni Gym. The ceremony will include a keynote address followed by reading of names and awarding of degrees as candidates cross the stage.
Parking
Parking is available in The Oaks parking lot (416 N. Williamson Ave.) across from Koury Athletic Center. The Koury/Fine Arts lot will be available for accessible parking (permit required) or drop off. There could be a walk of 200 feet or more to the entrance. Guests who need assistance to reach the entrances and within Alumni Gym should bring a personal mobility device.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available upon request on the main level of Alumni Gym. Marshals will be on hand to assist.
SAP and Hearing Assistance
Spanish translation will be available for guests attending the ceremony. Stop at the Accessibility Station in the concourse to check out a headset. A second channel will provide the remarks in English with volume control. A limited number of headsets is available. First come, first served.
Saplings
Saplings will be available for graduate-level candidates following the ceremonies outside Alumni Gym.
Livestream
For families and friends who are unable to attend in person, the ceremonies will be available to livestream on personal devices at www.elon.edu/live.
Photos
Graduate-level students should register with GradImages before May 19 for special discounts on ceremony photographs crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas.
Flowers and Gifts
Enhance Commencement day with floral arrangements, orchid leis, graduation teddy bears, kukui nut leis, and Elon-specific items like spirit necklaces and bears. The Commencement Group will be onsite before each Commencement ceremony begins, or you can preorder here before Monday, May 19.
Flowers can also be purchased at local stores:
- Food Lion, 3535 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, (336)584-3522
- Harris Teeter, 2727 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, 336) 585-1444
- Lowe’s Foods, 1191 University Drive, Burlington, NC, (336) 584-8091
- Publix, 2750 S. Church St., Burlington, NC, (336) 586-1873