Schedule of Events

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Grad Fair

Grad Fair, sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in the Alford Ballroom inside the Atheneum Hall Alumni Center. This event is dedicated to preparing the Fall Class of 2023 for their commencement ceremony. Students are urged to stop by any time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Oct. 27, to take care of all their commencement needs.

Click here, for more information.

 
Alford Ballroom, Atheneum Hall

Noon

International Sash Ceremony

The Center for Global Engagement will host the Fall 2023 International Student Sash Ceremony to recognize graduating international students and present them with a sash to represent their home country.

Internationalservices@coastal.edu / 843-349-2445

 Allen Ballroom, Singleton Building

5 p.m.

Senior Sash Ceremony

Private Event - Coastal Carolina University Student-Athletes

A celebration for all fall graduating student-athletes, with invited coaches, administrators, and guests.

asvihla@coastal.edu / 757-593-8355

 
West Zone Suite, Brooks Stadium

11 a.m.

Lavender Graduation and Brunch 

A cultural celebration that recognizes and acknowledges the achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ students of all backgrounds hosted by Intercultural and Inclusions Services.

iiss@coastal.edu / 843-349-2749

 
LeForce Suite (Room 207), HTC Center

5:30 p.m.

Donning of the Kente Ceremony and Reception 

The Kente ceremony is hosted by the Intercultural and Inclusions Students Services Office to honor and recognize our outstanding Black graduates on the accomplishment of completing their degree and will also be welcoming them into the Black Alumni Chapter at CCU. Reception immediately following the ceremony in the Lib Jackson Student Union Rotunda.

iiss@coastal.edu / 843-349-2749

 
Coastal Theater, Lib Jackson Student Union

6 p.m.

PGM Graduation Dinner Celebration

Private Event - PGA Golf Management Program

A celebration for all PGM graduates with their families and PGM faculty/staff.

asknstewa1@coastal.edu  / 843-349-2680

 
West Zone Suite, Brooks Stadium

9 a.m.

Fall 2023 Commencement - 9 a.m. Ceremony

Honoring the graduates of the Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance, the Gupta College of Science, and the HTC Honors College.

specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517

 HTC Center

1 p.m.

Fall 2023 Commencement - 1 p.m. Ceremony

Honoring the graduates of the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences and the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517

 HTC Center

5 p.m.

Fall 2023 Commencement - 5 p.m. Ceremony

Honoring the graduates of the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration.

specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517

 HTC Center