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Charlotte Commencement 2025

Charlotte Commencement

Charlotte Commencement

This ceremony includes a nursing pinning ceremony and a doctoral hooding ceremony for eligible candidates.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 p.m. ET

Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Duration:
The ceremony is expected to last 60-90 minutes.

The ceremony will be livestreamed for all who are unable to attend.

For questions about the Charlotte Commencement, please contact [email protected].

Eligibility

The following students are eligible to attend the Charlotte Commencement:

Degree candidates who complete their degree requirements in Charlotte between Fall 2025 through Summer 2026.

All CPS Doctoral candidates who complete their degree requirements in Charlotte in Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Winter 2026.

Bachelor of Nursing candidates who complete their degree requirements in Charlotte in Spring 2025.

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 5 guest tickets.

Students will receive instructions to claim tickets in their Northeastern email address in January/February.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

Extra tickets will not be available for the commencement ceremony. The allotted count is based on the number of graduates and capacity at Charlotte Campus.

Do children and babies need tickets?

Children 2 years or younger who are able to sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony do not need a ticket. Please note that strollers are prohibited. Children older than 2 years must have a ticket. 

What if I do not claim or use all of my tickets during registration?

After your initial ticket registration, you can log back into the ticketing webpage to access the remainder of your tickets until the day of the ceremony.

Grad Fair

Please join us for our Grad Fair to learn more about registering for your ceremony, ordering your cap and gown, and more! There is also an opportunity to take a senior portrait. Sign up using the link below.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Charlotte Campus, 8th Floor

If you have any questions about attending, please contact [email protected].

Looking for more info on preparing for your graduation ceremony?

Find out everything you need to do (including applying to graduate) in the months, weeks, and days leading up to graduation—and tips for the day itself.

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