| Dates & Deadlines for Graduation | December 2025 Graduation | May 2026 Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application Deadline – Application is available in OnePort. There is a $100 late application fee if not submitted by the deadline. | September 1 | December 1 |
| Incomplete Grade Deadline Grade changes for Incomplete grades are due from the faculty. If this pertains to you, please remind your instructors to submit any required grade changes to the Registrar’s Office by the deadline. Be sure to submit your remaining work to the instructor in time for them to grade the assignments before the deadline. | November 1 | April 1 |
| Cap & Gown Day Cap & Gown Day is a drop-in event at which you’ll pick-up your cap and gown (free of charge) and verify name pronunciation. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase announcements and/or class rings. | November 20, Times TBD Highsmith Student Life Porch | April TBD, 12-3pm Highsmith Student Life Porch |
| Competency Deadline Demonstration of Competency (Comps) results due to Registrar’s Office from department chairs. The Registrar’s Office will request this information from the departments. | December 3 | April 29 |
| Final Grades Deadline Grades due all students by noon. | December 12 | May 8 |
| Commencement Ceremony Please see the commencement website for detailed information on the event, including start time and tickets. | December 12 | May 9 |
Questions about the commencement ceremony? Please reach out to commencement@unca.edu.
Questions about your graduation requirements?
Are you a prospective graduate and you’re not been receiving e-mails concerning graduation?
Graduating and do not plan to participate in commencement?
Please reach out to the Registrar’s office at ASC@unca.edu.