Commencement Ceremonies

Holmes Convocation Center
111 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
Boone Campus

Friday, May 10

9 a.m. ceremony
College of Fine and Applied Arts

1 p.m. ceremony
Hayes School of Music
Reich College of Education
University College

5 p.m. ceremony
Beaver College of Health Sciences

Saturday, May 11

9 a.m. ceremony
Walker College of Business

1 p.m. ceremony
College of Arts and Sciences
Actuarial Science • Anthropology • Biology • Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences • Computer Science • Geography and Planning • Geological and Environmental Sciences • Government and Justice Studies • Mathematical Sciences • Physics and Astronomy • Veterinary Technology

5 p.m. ceremony
College of Arts and Sciences
Appalachian Studies • English • Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies • Global Studies • History • Interdisciplinary Studies • Languages, Literatures and Cultures • Philosophy and Religion • Psychology • Sociology


Graduate students will attend the college ceremony represented by their major field of study.

Livestream

Watch a livestream of each ceremony here on May 10 and 11 at 9 a.m.,1 p.m. and 5 p.m.


Ceremony Schedule


Presiding, Dr. Sheri Everts, Chancellor

Processional

"Pomp and Circumstance"

Edward Elgar, Composer
Roger Harvey, Arranger

Presentation of Colors

App State ROTC’s Pershing Rifles

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

Words by Francis Scott Key
John Higgins, Arranger
Vocalist Jack Wilhelm, bass-baritone and Music Performance major

Welcome

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Commencement Address

Dr. Sheri Everts, Chancellor

Greetings from the UNC System Board of Governors and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees

Mr. C. Phillip Byers, UNC Board of Governors member

Presentation of Candidates

Provost Norris

Conferring of Degrees

Chancellor Everts

Alma Mater

Recording by Luke Combs
Singer/Songwriter

Recessional

"Procession of the Scholars”

Dr. William G. Harbinson, Composer

"Hi Hi Yikas”

Dr. William Gilbert Spencer, Composer and Arranger



Musical selections performed by Appalachian Brass Ensemble
Hayes School of Music

Dr. James Stokes Jr., Conductor

About Commencement

Tickets are not needed for the commencement ceremonies.

Graduates do not need to register and they may invite an unlimited number of guests.

During each ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage in Holmes Convocation Center, have their names announced and be professionally photographed receiving their diploma covers. App State Chancellor Sheri Everts will confer degrees upon graduates at each ceremony.


See below for information for graduates and faculty participants, as well as information for guests.

Ceremony Information for Graduates, Faculty and Guests



Graduates, visit the Office of the Registrar website for more information:

Save the Date

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Holmes Convocation Center
111 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
Boone Campus

9 a.m. ceremony
Reich College of Education
University College
Walker College of Business

1 p.m. ceremony
College of Arts and Sciences

5 p.m. ceremony
Beaver College of Health Sciences
College of Fine and Applied Arts
Hayes School of Music

Graduate students will attend the college ceremony represented by their major field of study.




Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Visit the Office of the Registrar website for important information about applying to graduate.