Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Noon
International Sash Ceremony
The Center for Global Engagement will host the Spring 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
5:30 p.m.
Lackey Awards Dinner
The Student Involvement and Leadership Awards celebrate the success and achievements or CCU’s exceptional student organizations and leaders. Invitation-only event.
Allen Ballroom
Thursday, April 20, 2023
6 p.m.
Student Involvement and Leadership Awards
The Student Involvement and Leadership Awards celebrate the success and achievements or CCU’s exceptional student organizations and leaders.
Wheelwright Auditorium
Saturday, April 29, 2023
11 a.m.
Lavender Graduation Brunch
A cultural celebration that recognizes and acknowledges the achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ students of all backgrounds hosted by Intercultural and Inclusion Services
mlsirett@coastal.edu / 843-349-4159
Alford Ballroom
3 p.m.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
The Hooding Ceremony is a special recognition ceremony for doctoral degree candidates from the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences and the Gupta College of Science. During the ceremony, a faculty member places the doctoral hood over the head of the graduate, signifying their success in completing the graduate program. All doctoral students who apply for graduation will receive an email closer to the ceremony with additional information. Tickets are required for the ceremony, and each candidate will need to claim a ticket for themselves and then they can claim up to five tickets for their guests. The ceremony will be streamed live at the Lib Jackson Student Union Theater.
wfondren@coastal.edu / 843-349-6656
Allen Ballroom
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.)
Donning of the Kente Ceremony and Reception
The Kente ceremony is hosted by the Intercultural and Inclusion Student Services office to honor and recognize our outstanding Black graduates on the accomplishment of completing their degree and will also welcome them into the Black Alumni Chapter at CCU. Reception immediately following the ceremony in Spadoni Park.
mlsirett@coastal.edu / 843-349-4159
Wheelwright Auditorium
Thursday, May 4, 2023
5 p.m.
Honors Convocation
Office of the Provost
The Honors Convocation ceremony recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of students receiving a Departmental Program Academic Award; students graduating from the HTC Honors College Program; and graduating students who are members of the Dyer Fellows, Jackson Scholars, Swain Scholars, Teaching Fellows, and Wall Fellows. Students are notified by email of their eligibility to attend this event.
hrwoodli@coastal.edu / 843-349-2243
HTC Center
Friday, May 5, 2023
9 a.m.
University Commencement Ceremony
The University Commencement Ceremony is a campus-wide celebration of all the students graduating from the University's academic colleges. Tickets are not required for this ceremony. Click here, to view full ceremony details.
specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517
Brooks Stadium
Noon
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Friends and family are invited to celebrate the commissioning of the recent CCU Army ROTC graduates. The ceremony begins with the playing of the National Anthem. Then a guest speaker, usually a retired officer, gives words of advice and encouragement to the soon-to-be officers. Finally, Cadets take an oath to their country, sealing their admittance into the Officer Corps of the United States Army. In accordance with tradition, family members or friends pin the 2nd Lieutenant’s rank onto the shoulders of the new officers. The ceremony concludes with the singing of the Army Song. After years of training, the newly commissioned officers are finally a part of a long legacy of America’s finest leaders.
rotc@coastal.edu / 843-349-4195
Wheelwright Auditorium
2 p.m.
College Ceremony: Wall College of Business Administration
The College Ceremonies are unique in nature to reflect the personalities of each of the academic college at CCU. The dean of the college presides over the ceremony, and it is at this ceremony that the graduates’ names will be announced as they cross the stage. Click here, to view full ceremony details.
specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517
HTC Center
6 p.m.
College Ceremony: Gupta College of Science and HTC Honors College*
The College Ceremonies are unique in nature to reflect the personalities of each of the academic college at CCU. The dean of the college presides over the ceremony, and it is at this ceremony that the graduates’ names will be announced as they cross the stage. Click here, to view full ceremony details.
*Students earning a degree in Sustainability and Coastal Resilience or Women's Gender Studies will be recognized at this ceremony. Graduates of the HTC Honors Program will be recognized with the academic colleges they are earning their degrees from.
specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517
HTC Center
Saturday, May 6, 2023
10 a.m.
College Ceremony: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
The College Ceremonies are unique in nature to reflect the personalities of each of the academic college at CCU. The dean of the college presides over the ceremony, and it is at this ceremony that the graduates’ names will be announced as they cross the stage. Click here, to view full ceremony details.
specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517
HTC Center
2 p.m.
College Ceremony: CMC College of Health and Human Performance
The College Ceremonies are unique in nature to reflect the personalities of each of the academic college at CCU. The dean of the college presides over the ceremony, and it is at this ceremony that the graduates’ names will be announced as they cross the stage. Click here, to view full ceremony details.
specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517
HTC Center
6 p.m.
College Ceremony: Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences
The College Ceremonies are unique in nature to reflect the personalities of each of the academic college at CCU. The dean of the college presides over the ceremony, and it is at this ceremony that the graduates’ names will be announced as they cross the stage. Click here, to view full ceremony details.
specialevents@coastal.edu / 843-349-2517
HTC Center