Save - the - Date for Commencement 2027
Baccalaureate - the Blessing of the Graduates, will be Thursday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. in Shattuck Auditorium. All graduates and their families are welcome to attend.
There will be two separate graduation ceremonies on the same day:
Friday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. for Graduate Commencement (masters and doctoral level degrees)
Friday, May 7, 3:00 p.m.for Undergraduate Commencement (associates and bachelor level degrees)
Please read our strategy plan in the event of inclement weather.
Commencement is a special day to all of us here at Carroll University. We come to work every day eager to help you meet your academic and career goals. Watching you walk across the stage is a joyful day for the entire Carroll community. The Carroll faculty and staff are here to help and support you.
Parents & Guests
If your student will be graduating this academic year, please click the link below to learn more about:
- Ceremony schedules and information
- Transporation, hotels and parking
- Accessibility accommodations
- Baccalaureate and other celebrations
Students
If you are planning on graduating in May, walking in the ceremony or not, please click the link below to learn more about:
- Ceremony schedules and information
- Graduation checklist
- Cap and gown orders
- Accessibility accommodations
- Baccalaureate and other celebrations
Commencement is the ceremony at which degrees are conferred. It is an occasion of great significance to graduates, families and friends, and a formal recognition of academic achievements. The undergraduate ceremony will be roughly 2.5 hours long, and the graduate ceremony will be roughly 1.5-hours long.
Commencement begins with bagpipers and includes speeches by Carroll's president, the class speaker and an honored guest speaker. Then the provost calls the graduates' names for individual recognition, receiving well wishes from university administrators.
Please note your official diploma will be mailed to your permanent address following the ceremony. Please confirm with the registrar that the correct address is on file.
View the Undergraduate Ceremony printed brochure →
View the Graduate Ceremony printed brochure →
In the event of inclement weather, adjustments may be made to the ceremony location. Some weather conditions may prompt a move indoors, while others may not impact outdoor plans. Attendees should plan and dress accordingly.
Guest access to the indoor venue will be limited and requires an official event pass. Passes will be distributed to students in advance and must be worn by guests for entry. Those without a pass may be directed to a designated overflow viewing area.
A live-stream option will be available. For those unable to attend in person or preferring to view remotely, a streaming link will be provided on the event website and shared with students ahead of time.
Commencement Ceremony — Real-Time Weather Info