Commencement is a special day to all of us here at 51·çÁ÷. We come to work every day eager to help you meet your academic and career goals. Watching you walk across the stage is a joyful day for the entire Carroll community. The Carroll faculty and staff are here to help and support you.
There will be two graduation events: Friday, May 9, for Graduate Commencement and Saturday, May 10, for Undergraduate Commencement
Please read our strategy plan in the event of inclement weather.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. | Main Lawn with Virtual Live-Stream Stream undergraduate ceremony via MS Teams →
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | Main Lawn with Virtual Live-Stream
Join the ceremony early to view video messages from the Carroll alumni family, faculty and staff congratulating our graduating students on their achievements!
Commencement is the ceremony at which degrees are conferred. It is an occasion of great significance to graduates, families and friends, and a formal recognition of academic achievements. The undergraduate ceremony will be roughly 2.5 hours long, and the graduate ceremony will be roughly 1.5-hours long.
Commencement begins with bagpipers and includes speeches by Carroll's president, the class speaker and an honored guest speaker. Then the provost calls the graduates' names for individual recognition, receiving well wishes from university administrators.
Please note your official diploma will be mailed to your permanent address following the ceremony. Please confirm with the registrar that the correct address is on file.
In the event of inclement weather, adjustments may be made to the ceremony location. Some weather conditions may prompt a move indoors, while others may not impact outdoor plans. Attendees should plan and dress accordingly.
Guest access to the indoor venue will be limited and requires an official event pass. Passes will be distributed to students in advance and must be worn by guests for entry. Those without a pass may be directed to a designated overflow viewing area.
A live-stream option will be available. For those unable to attend in person or preferring to view remotely, a streaming link will be provided on the event website and shared with students ahead of time.
Commencement Ceremony — Real-Time Weather Info