Schedule of Events
Commencement
2026 Queens University of Charlotte Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, January 29
11:00 a.m. – 100 Days Until Commencement | CP Street Courtyard
Seniors are invited to stop by our tabling event and get everything you need to be graduation-ready. Meet representatives from key offices involved in commencement and life after Queens. Ask questions, gather important info, and take the next steps as you count down to graduation!
Wednesday, April 22
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm – Senior Class Gift Day | CP Street Courtyard
Join the Student Alumni Council and the Alumni Relations Team to celebrate the Class of 2026! Make a donation to the Class of ’26 gift for a chance to dunk your favorite professor or just enjoy some pizza while watching the fun.
A gift of $20.26 or more will earn you a Philanthropy Cord to wear at commencement!
Senior Week 2026: A Celebration of You!
Class of 2026—your moment is here, and we’re ready to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished. Join us for a week of fun, reflection, and unforgettable memories as we count down to Commencement! Keep an eye on your Queens email for more information on when and where there will be events.
Thursday, May 7
2:30 p.m. – Commencement Rehearsal | Trexler Courtyard
We are hosting an in-person rehearsal to walk you through the day of Commencement! We will guide all graduates through the check-in process, lineup, and procession. We will start at Trexler Courtyard and walk all graduates from check-in to lineup and then to Curry Arena. This rehearsal is for all undergraduate and graduate students participating in the commencement ceremony.
5:30-7:30 p.m. – Alumni Association Welcome Party, Queen Park Social
Join the Charlotte Chapter of the Queens University Alumni Association as we welcome the Class of 2026 into our alumni community!
Celebrate this exciting milestone with an evening of networking, connection, and fun as alumni and new graduates come together. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and take advantage of bowling lanes and shoes provided for a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Student Engagement will provide one drink ticket for each senior. There will also be game tickets provided. Transportation will be provided to and from Queens to Queen Park Social.
Questions? Please contact alumni@queens.edu.
Friday, May 8
3:00 p.m. – Baccalaureate | Belk Chapel
We would love for you to join us at this special ceremony and reception! For more information and how to register, please visit our Baccalaureate webpage for further updates in the Spring.