January 2016
Greetings,
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING GRADUATION! As a soon-to-be UNCW graduate, we want to
keep you informed about commencement and graduation information. Every month, you will receive an
email with information related to graduating. Please share these emails with family and friends who
wish to celebrate this milestone in your life.
There will be four Commencement ceremonies for spring 2016 graduates. Tickets are NOT required to
attend any spring 2016 Commencement ceremony. However, family and friends may need tickets to
attend departmental events/receptions. Undergraduates and graduates attend the ceremony during
which their school/college is represented. Students who will graduate with a double major within
different schools may choose which ceremony to attend, or they may attend both events. Please note,
the graduation date in SeaNet reflects UNCW’s official degree award date, which may be different from
your actual commencement ceremony date.
The commencement website will provide information about announcements, class rings, Seahawk
Salute, picking up caps and gowns, departmental events and detailed information about the main
commencement ceremonies. Additionally, there is a Frequently Asked Questions page for your
reference. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Transition Programs at transitions@uncw.edu
or 910.962.3089.
SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
DATE
COLLEGE/SCHOOL
CEREMONY
BEGINS
Friday,
May 6
Cameron School of Business
Friday,
May 6
Watson College of Education and the College of Health and Human
Services
5:30 p.m.
Saturday,
May 7
College of Arts and Sciences - Sciences and Humanities
Biology and Marine Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer
Science, Creative Writing, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign
Languages & Literatures, Geography and Geology, History, Math &
Statistics, Philosophy and Religion, Physics and Physical Oceanography
9:30 a.m.
Saturday,
May 7
College of Arts and Sciences - Creative Arts, Social Sciences & Graduate
Liberal Studies
Anthropology, Art & Art History, Communication Studies, Film Studies,
Graduate Liberal Studies, Information Technology, International Studies,
2 p.m.
1 p.m.
Music, Psychology, Public & International Affairs, Sociology and
Criminology and Theatre
Seahawk Salute
Seahawk Salute is a special day just for you! Seahawk Salute will be held on April 4 and April 5 from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. in the UNCW Bookstore. Prospective graduates will be able to pick up their free cap,
gown, tassel and hood (if applicable) during this event. You must have a valid UNCW One Card to pick
up your cap and gown. Graduating students will also be able to find additional information regarding
commencement preparation and ceremonies.
The following information/material will be available during the Seahawk Salute:
 The Registrar’s Office will issue name cards. You will need your name card during the
commencement ceremony.
 Distinction cords are also from the Registrar’s Office. Personnel from the Registrar’s Office will
be issuing distinction cords during the event.
 Specials on diploma frames from Framing Success
 Join the UNCW Alumni Association
 Important job search guides from Career Services
 Supporting UNCW Senior Gift Campaign. More information is available below.
 Commencement information from Transition Programs
 Graduation Portraits from Photo Specialties
 Class rings and announcements from Balfour College
Pre-Register for Commencement Photographs
Professional photographers from Grad Images will take individual photographs of each of the graduates
during their Commencement ceremony. Participants will receive a free photo proof and can order
copies of their photograph directly from Grad Images. During the presentation of candidates, each
graduate will pose for two pictures: one as a portrait and the other receiving their scroll.
Click here to pre-register family and friends' email addresses and Grad Images will email photographs
when they are available for online viewing and ordering. Type "University of North Carolina-Wilmington"
as the school name. Visit the Grad Images website for more information.
Senior Class Giving Campaign
Spring 2016 graduates, make a difference for the Seahawks
following in your footsteps by participating in this year’s Senior
Class Giving Campaign. Just make a gift of $20.16 or more to any
area of UNCW that you care about most and you’ll receive
several benefits as a token of appreciation for your support,
including a VIP parking pass to commencement!
Contributions from seniors help provide scholarships, research opportunities, hands-on learning
experiences and classroom technology. Participate today!
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