Commencement December 2024
Please join us for this community-wide tradition as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates.
Commencement Day
Commencement is not just another campus event; it’s a milestone in the lives of our graduating seniors, their families, friends, and our entire University community.
Disruptions of any kind will not be tolerated during this celebration for our graduating seniors. Anyone causing a disruption will be asked to leave immediately and escorted from the building without exceptions.
Please be respectful of this momentous occasion for our graduates.
- Date: Friday, December 13
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Kimmel Arena
UNC Asheville’s December 2024 Commencement will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Kimmel Arena. Please join us for this community-wide tradition as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates.
All graduates and guests are encouraged to follow UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations.
We invite graduates and guests to share their experiences on social media. Tag your posts and photos with #UncAvlGrads and follow the event on UNC Asheville’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Livestream
For those who are unable to make it to campus, the Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed on the UNC Asheville YouTube channel. The Commencement program will be uploaded to this website in advance of the ceremony for you to view and enjoy.
Information for Graduates
The Registrar’s Office provides important dates and deadlines for graduation. If you are a prospective graduate and have not been receiving emails concerning graduation, please notify Alicia Shope at ashope@unca.edu. Reminders of the dates and deadlines are sent through email.
Guest Tickets
Each graduate will receive 10 tickets to share with their family and friends. More details and instructions for graduates to pick up their tickets will be sent through email.
Backpacks are not permitted at the Commencement Ceremony. There will not be a bag check and only clear bags will be allowed. Graduating students and guests are welcome to bring refillable drink containers.
Guest Information
We welcome families and friends to campus to celebrate Commencement at UNC Asheville. Please visit our About Asheville page for preferred places to stay. The vibrant Asheville restaurant scene offers wonderful options for family and friends to gather and celebrate their graduates. Here is a link to the Asheville Foodtopia page where the opportunities are endless!
Livestream
For those who are unable to make it to campus, the Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed on the UNC Asheville YouTube channel. The Commencement program will be uploaded to this website in advance of the ceremony for you to view and enjoy.
Guest Seating & Security
UNC Asheville has a Clear Bag Policy. We are not able to store personal items on site and guests should make arrangements to secure items prior to arriving on campus. Exceptions to the Clear Bag Policy are subject to search and include the following:
- Medical bags
- Diaper bags
- Camera bags
- Wallets and small clutches should be no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in
Parking
Preferred parking for guests will be available in the following lots (please view map for parking lot locations):
- P8, P10, P11 upper lot, P13, P15, P16, P17, P18, P19, P24, P25, P26, P27, P28, P34
Accessible parking will be available in the following lots (please view map for parking lot locations):
- P9 lower deck
- P11 lower lot
Graduate parking (please view map for parking lot locations):
- P9 upper deck
- P12
Shuttles
Shuttles will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Shuttle stops are located throughout campus and will drop guests at the Kimmel Arena. Please view the map for shuttle stop locations.
Guest Arrival & Parking
Parking will be available in most campus parking lots (parking lots P9 and P12 will be reserved for graduates).
Attendants will direct guests to available parking and shuttles will be circulating throughout campus parking lots.
We ask that vehicles carrying guests with mobility needs park in the accessible parking areas (any attendant can direct you to these parking lots) and then ride one of the many shuttles that will be taking people to the location where the ceremony will be taking place.
Parking for Graduates
There will be reserved parking for all graduates. Graduates: please plan to park on parking lots P9 and P12. Please see the campus map for the location of these parking lots.
Accessibility
UNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in Commencement, such as ASL interpreting or captioning, please complete this request form. If you have any additional questions, contact Heather L. Lindkvist, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and Access, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658.
Advance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. Please submit your request by Monday, November 25. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
Additional Information
Graduate Portraits
GradImages takes portraits of each graduate. To find your photos, visit https://www.gradimages.com/ and search the graduate’s last name, along with UNC Asheville and the graduation year. If you have questions about your photos, please contact GradImages Customer Service:
Phone: 800-261-2576
Email: ecc.giservice@gradimages.net
Career Services & Transcripts
UNC Asheville graduates receive all the services of the UNC Asheville Career Center at no charge throughout their lives. To learn about upcoming events, online job postings and more go to unca.edu/career-center.
Transcripts are provided to UNC Asheville graduates at no charge from the University in person, or online with a small processing charge from the National Student Clearinghouse.
UNC Asheville Alumni Association
Since the Association’s founding in 1947, lifetime membership has been a gift of the University to its graduates. The association helps alumni stay connected to their alma mater, classmates, friends, faculty and staff, as well as to connect with alumni throughout the United States and in more than 50 countries. To learn more about the Association, its activities and benefits go to alumni.unca.edu. Stay connected to your alma mater through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Class Notes and Information Update: Help us stay connected by keeping us informed of changes to your contact information and share with us news about your life after UNC Asheville.
Community Expectations
As members of this community, we care about everyone. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors have a shared commitment to take the necessary precautions to avoid spreading COVID-19 while following all recommended health guidelines. Please see UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations for more information.
Questions?
| Additional details and other important information will be shared with graduates via email throughout the Fall semester. If you have any questions about the Commencement ceremony, please let us know. |
| Email: commencement@unca.edu |
