East Carolina University’s commencement ceremony is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our students. This time-honored tradition congratulates them for a job well done and encourages them to accomplish amazing things in the future.
The university’s Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m.
All ECU spring 2025 graduates and eligible summer 2025 graduates, including those earning undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees, will be required to complete an RSVP form to participate in the university commencement ceremony. The RSVP form will be emailed to graduates and posted on the ECU Commencement website.
The required RSVP process will assist with logistical planning, guest seating and safety protocols. Students who have completed the RSVP by April 20 will receive additional instructions by email closer to the university ceremony.
ECU will host college-specific recognition ceremonies on May 9-10. Each college recognition ceremony, unlike the university commencement ceremony, will require tickets for entry. Details for the college recognition are available on the ECU Commencement website.
Additional updates and information will be posted throughout the semester on the ECU Commencement website, including details about the commencement speaker, parking and accommodations.
For questions about commencement, visit the ECU Commencement website or email commencement@ecu.edu.
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