Commencement

What do you do with the gift of an oak sapling when you can’t bring it back to your home nation after graduation? You plant it in a campus grove that celebrates your achievement.

Elon University celebrated the Class of 2025 in dual ceremonies for the institution's 135th Commencement Exercises on May 23, 2025 in Schar Center.

The graduating students reflected on identity, resilience and community at “¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight” celebration.

The annual ceremony highlights the accomplishments of graduating Elon students who recognize their African roots.

Kevin A. Trapani, the retired co-founder, president, and CEO of a North Carolina insurance provider who serves as an executive-in-residence for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, delivered a Commencement address to Elon University master's candidates in the Class of 2025 whom he challenged to "teach character" by embracing habits for life in a chaotic world.

Elon University celebrated over 60 first-generation students, the largest to date, during an inspiring stole ceremony on May 21 that highlighted the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.

To celebrate Elon’s 135th Commencement on May 23, Today at Elon is highlighting several graduating seniors who have made the most of their Elon experience.

The Class of 2025 came together on May 20 for an evening of reflection and inspiration Under the Oaks, where their Elon journey first began.

The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first Elon student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.

Robby Van Riet started his college experience like any other student, but when a medical challenge changed his course, his determination and Elon helped him ‘surf the waves,’ rather than ‘change the current.’