UNCW Main Campus and Extension Graduations
Extension students have the option of graduating from the UNCW main campus in Wilmington, at the Extension Campus in Jacksonville, or at both locations!
Main Campus
Graduation at the main campus is held twice a year (December and May). The following information about the main campus graduation can be found on the UNCW Commencement website:
- Graduation Dates
- Guest Information
- Commencement Regalia
- Eligibility
- Distinction & Honor Information
- Department Events
Tickets: Specific information can be found under the ticket policy link on the UNCW Commencement website.
Extension Campus
Camp Lejeune holds a special graduation for all the schools on base once a year (usually in late May or early June). Students that graduate in Fall or Spring are permitted to participate in the Extension Graduation. Please note that only students classified as “Extension Students” with the main campus will be listed in the extension graduation program.
More specific details about graduation will be posted on this webpage during the Spring Semester.
UNCW Graduation Deadlines & Application (All Campuses)
In order to graduate from UNCW (main campus or extension), you must fill out a graduation application. You will not receive a diploma unless you complete the application. The deadline to submit your undergraduate application is as follows:
| Graduation | Deadline |
|---|
Summer / Fall 2009 |
April 15, 2009 |
Spring 2010 |
November 16, 2009 |
* Graduate students must apply for graduation by filling out a form through the Graduate School.
Diplomas
Undergraduate and graduate diplomas will be mailed from the Registrar's Office to the graduate's permanent address. Please check SeaNet to ensure you permanent address is correct.

