Schedule of Events
Commencement
2024 Queens University of Charlotte Commencement Ceremony
Hall Brown Terrace located behind Queens Hall
Thursday, April 18
First Gen Graduation
4:30 p.m.
Sandra Levine Theatre
Tuesday, April 23
Senior Class Gift Day
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Trexler Courtyard
We will be celebrating our amazing seniors while continuing to raise money! More information to come!
Thursday, April 25
Lavender Graduation
5:30 p.m.
Kathryn Greenhoot Theatre
DICE, the Office of DEI, and Student Life present the Queens annual Lavender Graduation ceremony.
This ceremony recognizes the contributions and achievements of our LGBTQ seniors to the Queens community. We invite all Spring 2023 graduates who identify as LGBTQ+ to participate in this year’s graduation ceremony.
If you would like to participate, please register using our form. Registration will close on March 26.
Monday, April 29
Senior Breakfast
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Trexler Courtyard
Indulge in delicious breakfast food and decorate your graduation cap.
Tuesday, April 30
Spare Time
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Spare Time – Pineville
Graduating Seniors are invited to the senior outing. Select two activities from bowling, escape room, arcade, or laser tag, including a meal.
Wednesday, May 1
International Graduates Celebration
11:00 a.m.
Sandra Levine Theatre
Senior Field Day
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Academic Quad
Enjoy bouncy houses, meet therapy dogs, savor tacos, and treat yourself to cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones.
Multicultural Graduation Ceremony
5:30 p.m.
Sandra Levine Theatre
DICE, the Office of DEI, and Student Life present the 2nd Queens Multicultural Graduation ceremony.
This will be a student-centered ceremony that celebrates the diversity in the graduating class and acknowledges their accomplishments. We invite all Spring 2023 graduates who identify as people of color or BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) to participate.
Part of the purpose of the Multicultural Graduation is connecting to our heritage and roots; this will be done by sharing experiences from alumni, honoring graduates with multicultural stoles, and presenting awards.
If you would like to participate, please register using our form. Registration will close on March 26.
Thursday, May 2
Cheers to Memories
3:00 p.m.
Trexler Courtyard
Graduating Seniors are invited to a memorable pre-commencement gathering. Before the rehearsal, seize the moment to capture memories with photos and mingle with staff and fellow students. Drinks will be provided.
Rehearsal
4:30 p.m.
Levine Center Lobby
This year, we are hosting an in-person rehearsal to walk you through the day of Commencement! We’ll meet in the Levine Center Lobby. From there we will walk all graduates through check-in, line-up, and procession. This rehearsal is for all undergraduate and graduate-level students who are walking at commencement.
Graduate Hooding Ceremony
Rehearsal: 5:00 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:00 p.m.
Sandra Levine Theatre
The Hooding Ceremony is a unique opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Royals graduating with a master’s degree; the placing of the hood signifies a student’s mastery of their academic field. This event is intended to complement – not replace – participation in Queens’ Commencement.
Friday, May 3
Presbyterian School of Nursing Blessing & Pinning Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
Sandra Levine Theatre
Preyer Honors Ceremony
1:00 p.m.
Sandra Levine Theatre
Graduating Preyer Honors Fellows will be honored and receive their honor cords at this ceremony. All family, friends, and supporters are invited to attend.
Baccalaureate
3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00 p.m.)
Belk Chapel
At Queens, this ceremony welcomes those of all faith traditions – or none at all – who desire to pause, reflect, celebrate, and be inspired at this important moment in a graduate’s life. Queens invites a religious leader to offer a sermon to graduates and their loved ones. The sermon acknowledges the personal growth students have experienced during their time on campus, as well as the abundant opportunities they may encounter throughout their lives.
Graduates are encouraged to invite family and friends to join them for this special interfaith service.
Parking: Please use the North Parking Deck or the Harris Admissions lot for the event.
Livestream: Given the limited space in Belk Chapel, a livestream of the service will take place in Claudia Belk.
If anyone has special accommodations/needs, please feel free to contact Chaplain Adrian Bird (birda@queens.edu).
Graduation Reception
5:00 p.m.
Belk Chapel Lawn
Following the Baccalaureate Ceremony, let’s come together for a joyful celebration! Connect with fellow graduates, faculty, and friends over refreshments as we toast to your accomplishments.