2023 commencement in Ficklen Stadium. (ECU Photo by Cliff Hollis)

Graduation Information - Spring 2026

 

Register now!

Step 1: Apply to Graduate if you haven’t already

You can find instructions on how to apply at https://registrar.ecu.edu/apply-to-graduate/.

Note: This application is to inform the Office of the Registrar of the term you will have all degree requirements met, how you want your name displayed on your diploma, and where to mail it.

Step 2: RSVP for a COB Graduation Ceremony

Fill out the RSVP at https://go.ecu.edu/COBGRCSP26

Deadline: Monday, April 6th

Note: It is a formal ceremony where your name will be called and you will cross the stage! If you are a double major in the COB, you will pick one ceremony to attend. You will not be allowed to attend multiple COB ceremonies!

Step 3: RSVP to University Commencement

The RSVP will be available in March at https://commencement.ecu.edu.

Note: Commencement is the official university-wide ceremony to recognize and celebrate the Class of 2026. All majors are welcome to attend but be aware graduates will be recognized by College, not individually.

University Commencement Ceremony

East Carolina University will host the University Commencement Ceremony at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to recognize and celebrate the Class of 2026.

Visit https://commencement.ecu.edu/ frequently throughout the semester for updates.

COB Departmental Recognition Ceremonies

The College of Business Graduate Recognition Ceremonies will be in the Main Campus Student Center Ballrooms on Saturday, May 9th.

Ceremony 1 – 9:00 am

  • Department of Finance and Insurance
    • Concentrations:
      • Finance
      • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Department of Management Information Systems
    • Concentration: Management Information Systems
  • Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
    • Concentrations:
      • Marketing
      • Supply Chain Management
  • Miller School of Entrepreneurship

Ceremony 2 – 12:00 pm

  • Department of Accounting
    • Concentration: Accounting
  • Department of Management
    • Concentrations:
      • General Business
      • Human Resource Management
      • International Business
      • Management
  • School of Hospitality Leadership

Ceremony 3 – 3:00 pm

  • Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business
    • Master of Business Administration
    • Master of Science in Accounting
    • Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

This page will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Graduating students should also monitor their ECU email account form updates and actions.