Greetings,

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING GRADUATION! As a soon-to-be UNCW graduate, we want to keep you informed about commencement and graduation information. Every month, you will receive an email with information related to graduating. Please share these emails with family and friends who wish to celebrate this milestone in your life. 

 

This month's email features information on:

Commencement Ceremonies

Distance Education & Extension Student Regalia

Chancellor's Challenge

Commencement Ceremonies

There will be five Commencement ceremonies for spring 2019 graduates. Tickets are free, but ARE required for guests to attend the Cameron School of Business ceremony (Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m.) or the College of Health and Human Services ceremony (Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m.). 

If you are graduating from the Cameron School of Business or the College of Health and Human Services, then you have two options for getting your 7 tickets:

  1. You may pick-up tickets (and your regalia) at Seahawk Salute on April 9 in Warwick Center or from the UNCW Bookstore (during normal business hours) at any time after Seahawk Salute, up to May 8, 2019.
  2. Click here to claim your 7 tickets, and have them mailed to you; there will be a $1.50 processing fee for this.

Tickets are NOT required for guests attending the Watson College of Education (Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.) or the College of Arts and Sciences (Saturday, May 11 at 12:30 and 4 p.m.) ceremonies.  Undergraduates and graduates attend the ceremony during which their school/college is represented. Students who will graduate with a double major within different schools may choose which ceremony to attend. Please note, the graduation date in SeaNet reflects UNCW’s official degree award date, which may be different from your actual commencement ceremony date.

Departments may have receptions and other events; please check with your department to verify their events and whether tickets are required. 

The commencement website will provide information about announcements, class rings, Seahawk Salute, picking up caps and gowns, departmental events and detailed information about the main commencement ceremonies. Additionally, there is a Frequently Asked Questions page for your reference. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Transition Programs at transitions@uncw.edu or 910.962.3089.

Distance Education & Extension Student | Regalia

Students classified as distance education/extension students do not pay the same mandatory fees that are paid by on-campus students in Wilmington. For this reason, you will need to purchase your regalia to participate in the commencement ceremony. Instructions are listed below regarding how to purchase your commencement regalia.

Regalia will cost $45.98 for undergraduates, which includes your cap, gown and tassel. Master student’s regalia will cost $86.96, and includes your cap, gown, hood and tassel. Shipping will be $16.95. Doctoral students should email sm282@bncollege.com with their degree, height, name, phone number and email address. Doctoral students regalia rental will be $30.

Purchasing Regalia

There are two options for you to purchase regalia. The first option is to purchase regalia and have it shipped to your mailing address. The second option is purchasing regalia the day of your ceremonies. Details for each option are below.

Regalia Purchased from the UNCW Bookstore

The UNCW Bookstore purchases regalia from Oak Hall Company. Oak Hall has set up a website for UNCW distance education/extension students (undergraduate and graduate) to order their cap and gown and have it shipped directly, Click here to order your regalia, ordering will open on Monday, February 4. Doctoral students should email sm282@bncollege.com with their degree, height, name, phone number and email address. Doctoral students regalia rental will be $30.

Hanover Gym Regalia Pick Up the Day of Commencement

The UNCW Bookstore will be set up in Hanover Gym on the day of your commencement ceremony for the final distribution of regalia. Distance/extension students will be able to purchase their regalia one hour prior to their ceremony start time in Hanover Gym. Please note that if you choose this option to purchase regalia, you will need to claim your seven guest tickets for the Cameron School Business or the College of Health and Human through the link provided earlier in this email.

All unclaimed tickets will be sent to Will Call after May 8, 2019. No tickets will be available in Hanover Gym day of ceremony.

 

Chancellor's Challenge

Spring 2019 graduates, make a difference for the Seahawks following in your footsteps by participating in this year’s Senior Class Giving Campaign. Make a gift of $20.19 or more to any area of campus that you love most and you’ll receive several benefits - including a VIP parking pass to commencement!

Gifts from seniors help provide scholarships, research opportunities, hands-on learning experiences and classroom technology. Participate today!
 
 

Coming in the February Email

  • Departmental Receptions
  • Seahawk Salute
  • Purchasing Honor Cords
  • Pre-Registration for Commencement Photos


 

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