Event
Winter 2025 Commencement
DATE
January 23-25, 2025.
LOCATION
Charlotte, North Carolina
Walden University will host its winter commencement ceremonies in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Charlotte Convention Center on January 23-25, 2025.
Watch the Summer 2024 Ceremonies
Event Overview
Walden’s winter commencement will celebrate the winter class of 2025 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Graduates will choose which day they want to participate during the commencement registration process based on their eligibility and available space. More specific details about registration, tickets, regalia and more can be found in the Graduation Information section of this page.
For graduates unable to join us in person, a virtual commencement will also be offered on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
For additional engagement opportunities and information, follow us on Facebook and keep an eye out for the official Facebook Event, the Commencement Showroom page, and more. As you share on social media, be sure to use #WaldenUGrad on your posts!
Graduate Information
More details comming Fall 2024
The Winter 2025 ceremonies are scheduled to recognize their designated degree levels and they will not be separated by college, school, or degree program. Therefore, during registration graduates will choose which date they want to participate in commencement based on eligibility and space available.
While the ceremonies themselves will not be separated by college or school, graduates will be seated and recognized with fellow graduates in the same college and degree level.
Each graduate is allotted a maximum of four guest tickets in addition to their graduate ticket – called a GradPass. A ticket denotes a seat and is needed for anyone over the age of 3. Additional ticket requests will not be accepted and no additional tickets will be issued leading up to commencement to ensure a safe environment and a fair distribution of tickets.
GradPasses and guest tickets will be managed through MarchingOrder. Registered graduates will be sent instructions on how to access and use MarchingOrder via email one week prior to commencement.
The GradPass and guest tickets can be presented on a mobile device or on paper.
More details coming Fall 2024
Walden awards Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude) and the Presidential Commendation for Academic Achievement (cumulative GPA of 4.0) at the bachelor’s level only.
Only honors-eligible graduates who register to attend commencement (virtual or in-person) will receive their Latin honors cord and/or presidential medallion. Graduates attending an in-person ceremony will be sent instructions on how to pick up their honors items on site, while those participating virtually will receive their items in the mail.
Walden allows honors graduates to wear all honors regalia (such as cords, sashes, and stoles) during the ceremony. Each honor society is responsible for the sale and distribution of these items, so we suggest that you contact the honors society or student organization for more details. Please view the honor societies/student organizations’ contact information on the Student Organizations website.
More details coming Fall 2024
GradImages will be on site to capture your big day! Photographers will be stationed to capture images of you before, during, and after crossing the stage. Stations will also be available to take additional photos or headshots. Pre-register with GradImages.
Do you plan on taking photos to celebrate this momentous occasion? Whether you are taking them at home or working with a photographer, use these tips to capture the perfect moment. Once you have these photos of you in your regalia, we encourage you to share your photos with us and post them on social media using #WaldenUGrad.
Walden has taken measures to ensure that our commencement venues are accessible and ADA compliant. All commencement ceremonies will be captioned live and held on a wheelchair accessible stage.
To help us better plan and accommodate, the commencement registration form will provide graduates the option to let us know if they will be using the assistance of a mobility device (walker, wheelchair, scooter, etc.).
- Once your degree is conferred, you receive automatic lifetime membership to the Walden University Alumni Association.
- You will receive an email welcoming you into the alumni association.
The Walden University Alumni Association offers a variety of opportunities for our alumni to connect with each other and the University.
- Walden Alumni Advantage – exclusive discounts at more than 300,000 retailers, including many of the national and local brands you know and love.
- Walden Connect – Our global alumni community. Engage with other Walden alumni and help leverage the collective power of our shared alumni network.
- Walden Alumni Library – Walden graduates receive online access to a wide variety of research data bases and resources.
- Career Services – As a Walden graduate, you have access to Career Services for life.
To learn more about our amazing Alumni Association, visit: https://www.waldenu.edu/alumni
