COMMENCEMENT
Meredith College 2025 Commencement
Meredith College will celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement on Saturday, May 10.
- The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the courtyard area of Johnson Hall.
- The Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
- Members of the Class of 2025 will be able to request tickets for guests. Ticket allowances and reservation information will be announced to graduates soon.
- The College will provide a Live Stream to allow for additional participation.
- Graduation regalia, including caps, gowns, and hoods, can be purchased from the Meredith College Campus Store. Ordering information has been shared with the graduating class via email.
- Pick-up for graduation regalia began on February 26 and will continue until graduation. If a graduate did not place an order ahead of time, the Campus Store has these items available for purchase.
- To ensure proper pronunciation of their names, students can leave a message on the pronunciation hotline: (919) 760-2020.
More details will be added to this site throughout the spring semester. Check back frequently for more information!
Commencement Weekend Schedule of Major Events
Baccalaureate - Friday, May 9, 2025
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Location: Jones Auditorium
Class Day - Friday, May 9, 2025
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Location: McIver Amphitheater
- Rain Site: Jones Auditorium
Class Day Rehearsal: Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m., McIver Amphitheater (Rain site: Jones Auditorium)
Commencement - Saturday, May 10, 2025
- 10 a.m.
- Courtyard
- Graduates should arrive 30 minutes prior to their ceremony’s start time. Please do not arrive more than 45 minutes prior.
Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony - Saturday, May 10, 2025
Jones Auditorium
Graduates should arrive 20 minutes prior to their ceremony’s start time. Please do not arrive more than 45 minutes prior.
Commencement Participation FAQs
Where and when will the Commencement ceremonies take place?
Meredith will hold 2025 commencement exercises for its undergraduate and master’s degree students on Saturday, May 10. Meredith’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the Courtyard behind Johnson Hall. The Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
How will I be able to sign up to request commencement tickets?
All graduates may reserve up to six (6) guest tickets. Space is limited, so please request only the number of tickets you need.
Undergraduates in the Class of 2025 will register for the Commencement ceremony using SignUpGenius. Registration will open to sign up using this link on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Master’s Degree Candidates should contact their program representative as follows with ticket requests and information about distribution procedures:
- Biomedical Sciences: Jason Andrus, andrusja@meredith.edu
- Criminal Justice: Bianca Harris, bhharris@meredith.edu
- Education: Donna Kocur, kocurdon@meredith.edu
- I/O Psychology: Doreen Donnelly, dadonnelly@meredith.edu
- MBA: Stephanie Winfrey, swwinfrey@meredith.edu
- Nutrition: Tracy Smith, smithtra@meredith.edu
How do I get an extra guest ticket?
Later this spring, graduates will have an opportunity to request additional tickets if needed. Please note that not all requests for additional tickets can be accommodated. Meredith Events will notify graduates if their request for additional tickets is approved.
Do children need a guest ticket?
Children two (2) years of age and under do not need a ticket to attend either ceremony, provided they stay in a lap. Strollers are not encouraged as they block aisles.
SignUpGenius isn’t taking my email, what should I do?
Ensure you are using your Meredith student email (@email.meredith.edu or @meredith.edu). If your email still isn’t working, contact commencement@meredith.edu for assistance.
My guests and/or I need accessibility accommodations. How do we request them?
Accessibility accommodations can be requested for graduates or graduate guests using our Google Form, which will open on April 9. Graduates should submit the form, regardless of whether the request is for the graduate or one of the graduate’s guests.
Where should graduates/guests park?
Graduates and their guests may park in any campus lot except Lots 1, 12, 18, and along Main Campus Drive. Please see the Meredith College Campus Map for additional guidance.
Can my family bring celebratory items to the ceremony?
To ensure all families are able to see their graduates, please refrain from bringing large items such as posters, “fat heads,” and balloons to the ceremony, as they can block other attendees’ view.
What if it rains?
A comprehensive rain plan will be shared with graduates before Commencement. Students will be notified of this decision via the Commencement website, email, and social media. Notification will only be sent in the event that the morning ceremony must be moved indoors.
Who is eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony?
Please visit the Academic Recognition and Graduation section of the Undergraduate Catalogue and the Graduation section of the Graduate Catalogue for more information. Master’s students may also want to ask their program director if they have any questions or concerns about eligibility to participate in commencement.
I have some concerns about my final grades. Will I still be able to participate in Commencement?
If you’re concerned about your academic status, please contact the registrar. It should not affect your ability to participate in Commencement but may affect your graduation date.
How will I get my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your application for graduation.
Academic Regalia
Undergraduate Regalia
Undergraduate students wear maroon gowns and maroon mortarboards.
The tassel worn pertains to the academic degree being received.
- Bachelor of Arts: black tassel
- Bachelor of Music: pink tassel
- Bachelor of Science: gold tassel
- Bachelor of Social Work: white tassel
Undergraduate students in regalia wear the tassel on the right side of the mortarboard. During the Commencement ceremony the students change the tassel to the left side, signifying they have earned their degrees.
Undergraduate students may decorate the top of the mortarboard.
Many participants wear international flag patches, which are worn by students, faculty, and staff who have lived, studied, or done research abroad, including international students and faculty. These patches are the only embellishments permitted on the commencement gowns. Graduates may not embroider or otherwise decorate their gowns.
Graduate Regalia
Master’s students wear a black gown, undecorated black mortarboard, black tassel, and a hood.
Hoods, which are given during the Graduate Hooding Ceremony, reflect the color of the academic discipline.
- Biomedical Sciences: gold
- Business: drab
- Education: light blue
- Nutrition: gold
- Psychology: gold
- Criminal Justice: blue
Graduate students in regalia wear the tassel on the left side of the mortarboard as they have already graduated (earned the undergraduate degree). They do not change the tassel during the Commencement ceremony.
Master’s students should not decorate the top of their mortarboard.
International flag patches, which can be worn by students, faculty, and staff who have lived, studied, or done research abroad, including international students and faculty are the only embellishments permitted on the commencement gowns.
What kind of enhancements can graduating students add to their commencement attire?
The College’s Policy on Cultural Identity Enhancements to Academic Regalia at Meredith College’s Commencement Ceremonies states:
Meredith College’s commencement exercises are a dignified celebration of our graduates’ academic achievement. Caps and gowns, also known as academic regalia, are worn to signify this achievement. To honor cultural heritage and identity, graduates are encouraged to wear adornments such as cultural stoles reflecting their cultural heritage and salient identities, provided they are respectful of others and refrain from making political statements.
To ensure the ceremony is conducted with the appropriate tradition and respect for the event, the College reserves the right to restrict items during graduation if such items may result in a disruption or interference with the graduation ceremony.
These practices will be periodically reviewed and amended as necessary to accommodate changes in graduation traditions, recognition practices, or the College’s guidelines.
Cultural Stole and Cord Policy FAQs
Meredith College’s commencement exercises are a dignified celebration of our graduates’ academic achievement. To ensure the ceremony is conducted with the appropriate respect for the event, the College reserves the right to restrict items during graduation if such items may disrupt or interfere with the graduation ceremony.
In support of diversity and cultural expression, graduates can wear enhancements representing their cultural heritage provided they are respectful of others and refrain from making political statements.
A cultural stole is a piece of regalia graduates may wear to express and honor their cultural heritage. It allows students to proudly display their heritage, ethnicity, and cultural affiliations. Cultural stoles typically feature colors, symbols, or patterns that are significant to the graduate’s cultural background.
Kente: A Kente stole is a woven cloth, originating from Ghanaian tradition, that was historically reserved for royalty but has now become a symbol of pride and accomplishment. It is worn draped over the shoulders like a scarf, similar to traditional graduation stoles. Typically, Kente stoles are worn to signify various achievements, graduations, or significant life events. *Kente Stole History
Sarape Sashes: These sashes are inspired by traditional Mexican sarapes, featuring vivid bands of colors and often adorned with embroidered letters or symbols. Sarape sashes are a symbol of celebration and cultural pride, representing the rich heritage of Mexico and Latinx communities.
LGBTQ+: Serve as a visual representation of the wearer’s identity within the LGBTQ+ community. These stoles commonly showcase the rainbow flag, which has become universally acknowledged as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.
*These are examples rather than an exhaustive list.
An example of a political statement that would be discouraged during a commencement ceremony is a graduate wearing an enhancement expressing strong opinions on a controversial political topic or endorsing a specific political ideology, candidate, or political movement. For instance, advocating for a political policy, making partisan remarks, or engaging in explicit political activism during commencement would be considered inappropriate.
During commencement ceremonies, many students, faculty, and staff wear international flag patches to signify that they have lived, studied, or done research abroad. These patches are the only embellishments permitted on the commencement gowns.
Graduates may not embroider or otherwise decorate their gowns. Decorating mortarboards (commonly called caps) is allowed for undergraduates and is a longtime tradition at Meredith. (Master’s students should not decorate the top of their mortarboard.)
Members of official academic honor societies can wear approved cords or other visual recognitions of that society. For example, members of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, can wear a cord and members of the newly formed Meredith chapter of the national Phi Kappa Phi campus-wide academic honor society can wear medallions. Cords for participation in activities or organizations are not approved.
At Meredith, Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio, ’22, discovered a passion for studying the reproductive system and maternity health. She hopes to encourage other Latina women to pursue their dreams and earn a college degree.
Psychology major Sophie Lee, ’22, came to Meredith ready to take on new challenges. Identifying her strengths helped her decide on a career path, which includes pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational psychology at Meredith.
Class president and environmental sustainability major Casey Corpening, ’22, is a Meredith College and NC Teaching Fellow. After graduation, Casey is applying her strengths to the classroom as a middle school teacher in the Wake County Public School System.
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Thank you to Kelsey McCray (Alumni `23) for guest speaking in Nancy Johnnson`s Accounting Information Systems class to share how she leverages her accounting systems knowledge at UCB as an External Funding Assistant.
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Thank you to Kelsey McCray (Alumni `23) for guest speaking in Nancy Johnnson`s Accounting Information Systems class to share how she leverages her accounting systems knowledge at UCB as an External Funding Assistant.
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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: The Fruit ( durhamfruit )
The Fruit - a dynamic, multifunctional warehouse. By day, it’s a creative hub for artists to explore and experiment; by night, it transforms into a festival-like venue where dance and good music take center stage.
This gorgeous warehouse, with exposed bricks and high ceilings, has been voted Durham’s “Best Kept Secret” and the Triangle’s “Best Place to Dance.” Their underlying mission is to support alternative, local, and emerging artists, and they do this with a very inclusive, queer-friendly approach. We can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor!
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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: The Fruit ( durhamfruit )
The Fruit - a dynamic, multifunctional warehouse. By day, it’s a creative hub for artists to explore and experiment; by night, it transforms into a festival-like venue where dance and good music take center stage.
This gorgeous warehouse, with exposed bricks and high ceilings, has been voted Durham’s “Best Kept Secret” and the Triangle’s “Best Place to Dance.” Their underlying mission is to support alternative, local, and emerging artists, and they do this with a very inclusive, queer-friendly approach. We can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor!
4/26/25 @ this beautiful venue
Don’t miss out, doors open at 8:30PM
🎫 in bi0
#livemusic #rave #dubstep #deepdubstep #ncstate #meredithcollege #nccu #dukeuniversity #waketech #triangleedm #ncedm #scedm #vaedm #hsd #raleighnc #carync #durhamnc #greenvillenc #uncc #uncg #greensboronc #chapelhill #wilmingtonnc #electronic #dj #visualart #breakaway
Hey friends! I’d love your support at Wither, the final exhibition for my artist residency at Meredith! It’s a dual show with the amazing kemplestudios . The opening reception is May 1st from 5–6pm. Come hang out, see some creepy cool art, and say hi! :))
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Hey friends! I’d love your support at Wither, the final exhibition for my artist residency at Meredith! It’s a dual show with the amazing kemplestudios . The opening reception is May 1st from 5–6pm. Come hang out, see some creepy cool art, and say hi! :))
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Happy Easter break! The Helpdesk will be closed today, but will reopen Monday, April 21st at 8am.
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Happy Easter break! The Helpdesk will be closed today, but will reopen Monday, April 21st at 8am.
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Congratulations to Michael Altman, who received this year`s Teacher of the Year Faculty Award! He was recognized at the School of Business Awards Ceremony last Thursday, on CSA day.
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Congratulations to Michael Altman, who received this year`s Teacher of the Year Faculty Award! He was recognized at the School of Business Awards Ceremony last Thursday, on CSA day.
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Free food, spring themed drinks, guided tours, music, giveaways & more! Take a well deserved break after finals, meet new faces, and unwind in luxury before summer begins☀️
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✨ NCSU & Meredith students! Looking for a new place to call home or the perfect roommate to share it with? Come sip, tour, and mingle at Roommates and Rosé at Parker Apartments! 🥂 🌺
Free food, spring themed drinks, guided tours, music, giveaways & more! Take a well deserved break after finals, meet new faces, and unwind in luxury before summer begins☀️
📍151 Parker Place Dr, Raleigh - Thursday, April 24th | 5:00 - 7:00PM
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Meet one of our first-year students, Jaylin Adkins!
Jaylin loves working with others and helping people. When she learned about IO and how she could use it, she became super interested and knew it would be her future path!
Jaylin is very excited to expand her network through a variety of events and conferences. She is also excited for the Italy trip coming up!
Jaylin wants to use her I-O degree to translate her passion for helping others to build teams in the workplace that have the opportunity to thrive and grow.
Thank you for choosing the I-O Psychology Program at Meredith, Jaylin! We are excited to have you.
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Meet one of our first-year students, Jaylin Adkins!
Jaylin loves working with others and helping people. When she learned about IO and how she could use it, she became super interested and knew it would be her future path!
Jaylin is very excited to expand her network through a variety of events and conferences. She is also excited for the Italy trip coming up!
Jaylin wants to use her I-O degree to translate her passion for helping others to build teams in the workplace that have the opportunity to thrive and grow.
Thank you for choosing the I-O Psychology Program at Meredith, Jaylin! We are excited to have you.
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Congratulations to Dr. Sergei Kolomeitsev, who received this year’s Scholar of the Year Faculty Award! He was recognized at the School of Business Awards Ceremony last Thursday, on CSA day.
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Congratulations to Dr. Sergei Kolomeitsev, who received this year’s Scholar of the Year Faculty Award! He was recognized at the School of Business Awards Ceremony last Thursday, on CSA day.
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