Schedule of Events - Coastal Carolina University
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Schedule of Events

Visit the Events and Venues page to view details of what will take place at the following events: University Commencement, College Ceremony, and College Celebration and Receptions.

Thursday, May 6, 2021

5 p.m.
Honors Convocation
Invitation-only event. View Live Streaming of Event »
Brooks Stadium

Friday, May 7, 2021

8:30 a.m.
University Commencement*
Honoring graduates of the
 
Brooks Stadium
10:30 a.m.
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Invitation-only event.
Wheelwright Auditorium
 2-4 p.m.
 
Lavender Reception

Recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our LGBTQIA+ students. Co-sponsored by the Safe Zone Planning Team. Students may RSVP for the reception, here. For additional information, please contact Joshua Moore at jmoore11@coastal.edu.

Spadoni Park
 
6 p.m.
College Ceremony*

Honoring graduates of the

Brooks Stadium
Immediately following the College Ceremony:
 
College Celebration Reception

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

Blanton Park
Near the Singleton Building
 
College Celebration Reception

Honoring graduates of the
Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Prince Lawn
Near the Edwards Building

 

Saturday, May 8, 2021

8:30 a.m.
University Commencement*
Honoring graduates of the
 
View Live Streaming of Event »
Brooks Stadium
3-5 p.m.
 
Kente Reception

Recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our Black graduates. Co-sponsored by the CCU Black Alumni Chapter. Students may RSVP for the reception, here. For additional information, please contact Joshua Moore at jmoore11@coastal.edu.

Spadoni Park
 
6 p.m
College Ceremony*
Honoring graduates of the
 
Brooks Stadium
Immediately following the College Ceremony:
 
College Celebration Reception
Honoring graduates of the
Gupta College of Science
Blanton Park
Near the Singleton Building
 
College Celebration Reception
Blanton Park
Near the Parker Atheneum Hall Alumni Center
 
 
College Celebration Reception
Honoring graduates of the
Spadoni College of Education
 
Prince Lawn
Near the Prince Building
Inclement Weather Plan*

In the case of light rain or other non-severe weather, the events taking place in Brooks Stadium will continue but may be shortened. In the rare instance where severe weather prohibits the continuation of the events in Brooks Stadium, the University will move the events to Sunday, May 9. This decision would be communicated via the University website, University email, University social media platforms, and local media outlets.

HTC Honors College and Center for Interdisciplinary Studies **

Graduates of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies will be recognized at these events. Honors College students will be recognized with the academic college they are earning their degree from.