Spring 2012 Commencement and Recognition Ceremonies

The Spring ECU Commencement will be held on Friday, May 4th in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The ceremony begins with a 9:00 AM processional. Degree candidates and faculty who will participate are expected to make a reservation via the ECU Commencement web page. That web page also provides further information about the ECU ceremony.

The College of Health and Human Performance invites graduates, families, and friends to help celebrate the accomplishments of those receiving degrees. The HHP College Recognition Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 4th in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.

Graduates participating in the College ceremony are asked to sign up via their department office by Thursday, March 29, 2012.

HHP graduates in academic regalia are asked to be in line by degree and department in the classroom/office area of Minges no later than 1:30 PM on Friday, May 4th. Signs will be posted to assist in identifying the correct locations:

• Military Cadets, Doctoral and Masters candidates by department: the 'purple' hallway.
• Bachelors candidates:
  • KINE/EXSS – classroom 142-145 hallway
  • RCLS – vending machine/pool hallway
  • HE&P – mailroom/KINE Office, #176 - #172 office hallway

The processional will move from the purple hallway/room #142 area and march into the arena through the entrance at the stadium end of the building. A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate as they cross the stage. Family and friends are welcome to take pictures after their graduate walks off the stage. Follow the link for information about graduation photos.