CFCC SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025 | See Times Below
See the schedule of ceremony times by program below. Graduates will receive an email with their ceremony time at their CFCC address. Questions regarding ceremony times should be directed to gradinfo@cfcc.edu .
- Associate in Arts (Degree)
- Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation (Degree)
- Associate in Engineering (Degree)
- Associate in Fine Arts in Music (Degree)
- Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre (Degree)
- Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Degree)
- Boat Building – Wooden (Certificate)
- Boat Manufacture and Service (Diploma)
- Film and Video Production Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Health and Fitness Science – Exercise Science (Degree)
- Marine Technology (Degree)
- Accounting and Finance (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Accounting Analytics
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Finance Bookkeeping
- Advertising and Graphic Design (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (Diploma, Certificate)
- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration, Commercial Refrigeration
- Architectural Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Architectural Technology-Advanced BIM Option
- Associate in Science (Degree)
- Automotive Customizing Technology (Diploma)
- Automotive Systems Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Baking and Pastry Arts (Degree, Certificate)
- Business Administration (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Business Administration – Banking and Finance
- Business Administration – Customer Service
- Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
- Business Administration – Management and Supervision
- Business Administration – Office Systems
- Business Administration Business Basics
- Business Analytics (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Chemical Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Diploma, Certificate)
- Computer-Integrated Machining (Degree, Certificate)
- Construction Management Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Construction Management Technology – Building Performance
- Construction Management Technology – Framing
- Construction Management Technology Project Management
- Culinary Arts (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Landscape Gardening (Degree, Certificate)
- Landscape Gardening – Sustainable Gardening
- Landscape Gardening & Horticulture Production
- Landscape Gardening & Horticulture Science
- Landscape Gardening – Retention Pond Management
- Landscape Gardening-Design
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology 3D Printing
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology Automation
- Nuclear Maintenance Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Nuclear Technology
- Paralegal Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Paralegal Technology – Civil Litigation
- Paralegal Technology – Elder Law
- Paralegal Technology – Real Property
- Plumbing (Diploma, Certificate)
- Public Safety Administration (Degree, Certificate)
- Welding Technology (Diploma, Certificate)
- Welding Technology – GTAW/GMAW
- Welding Technology – SMAW/GTAW
- Associate Degree Nursing (Degree)
- Associate Degree Nursing LPN TO AND (Degree)
- Associate in General Education (Degree)
- Cardiovascular Sonography (Degree)
- Cosmetology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Criminal Justice Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Cyber Crime Technology (Degree, Certificate)
- Cyber Crime Technology-Ethical Hacker
- Dental Hygiene (Degree)
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Early Childhood Education-Career Track (Degree)
- Early Childhood Education-Preschool (Certificate)
- Electrical System Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Electronics Engineering Technology (Certificate)
- Emergency Management (Degree, Certificate)
- Emergency Medical Science (Degree)
- Esthetics Technology (Certificate)
- Fire Protection Technology (Degree)
- Hospitality Management (Degree, Certificate)
- Human Services Technology Addiction and Recovery Studies (Degree, Certificate)
- Human Services Technology Substance Abuse Addiction/Recovery
- Information Technology (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Information Technology – CyberSecurity & Networking
- Information Technology – Software Development
- IT Software Development
- Interior Design (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- Interior Design – Kitchen and Bath Design
- Medical Assisting (Degree)
- Medical Laboratory Technology (Degree)
- Medical Office Administration (Degree, Diploma)
- Medical Office Administration – Healthcare Administration
- Medical Office Administration-Medical Coding & Billing
- Medical Sonography (Degree)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Degree)
- Radiography (Degree)
- Surgical Technology (Degree)
Need a cap and gown?
Caps and gowns are available for purchase through Herff Jones.
Deadline to order – The deadline for reserving your cap and gown (online) is April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
If you prefer to purchase in person, Herff Jones will have a pop-up shop on Wednesday, March 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Union Station on the second floor lobby!
WHEN AND WHERE TO PICK UP TICKETS
Graduates will pick up their tickets from the CFCC Downtown Campus or North Campus Cashier’s Window beginning on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. You will be asked to show a photo ID to obtain your tickets. Each graduating student will be given four (4) tickets for friends and family (every person must have a ticket including children and infants). Due to a high number of graduates, additional tickets will not be issued. Tickets should be picked up by Friday, May 2, 2025.
LOCATION
The commencement ceremony will be held at the Wilson Center at CFCC’s downtown Wilmington Campus.
Parking
Guests and families may park FREE in the student parking deck (Hanover Street Deck) or Student Parking Lot #2.
REHEARSAL
Commencement rehearsal will be held at the Wilson Center at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. All students participating in the ceremony are encouraged to attend the rehearsal event. You do NOT need to wear or bring your cap and gown to rehearsal.
What to Know for Commencement
Name Pronunciations and Special Accommodations
- Do you or a family member need special accommodations? Would you like to provide a name pronunciation guide? Please let us know by completing the form below.
2025 Graduation Information Sheet
More information coming soon!
Arrival and Check-In
- Students should arrive at the Wilson Center, Theater stage entrance, one hour before the ceremony begins.
- Upon arrival, graduates will proceed to the Student Service Check-In table located just inside the Wilson Center to collect their name cards. These cards will be handed to the name reader as graduates approach the stage.
Regalia and Attire
- Graduates must arrive dressed in full regalia, including cap, tassel, and gown. Assistance with regalia will be available during the line-up.
- Graduation caps may be decorated, but only according to CFCC’s Regalia Policy.
- Please wear shoes that are suitable for walking on the theater stage.
Click here to view the full Commencement Regalia Policy:
Commencement Regalia Policy
In recognition of the significance of commencement, all Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) commencement ceremony participants, including stage party, employees, and student graduates, must wear the CFCC-approved academic regalia – gown, cap, tassel, stole, and if appropriate, a hood representative of the highest degree earned. CFCC-associated academic honors or affiliation-based cords/stoles are also permissible. All commencement regalia, including associated braided cords (Honors, Phi Theta Kappa, US Veterans, etc.) must be ordered through the college’s recognized regalia provider. Stoles and cords other than the aforementioned will not be allowed. CFCC understands and respects that we have a proud and diverse population of students and employees. Any other adornment must be approved by email ( gradinfo@cfcc.edu ), with accompanied photos, at least 30 days prior to the commencement ceremony.
Mortarboard (Cap) Decorations
CFCC recognizes that decorations and personalization of caps for the commencement ceremony may be an important expressive activity for our graduates. However, the following provisions and guidance must be adhered to:
No Profanity * No Derogatory, Indecent, Offensive Images or Language * No Inappropriate Slogans or Symbols
Regalia decorations or adornments motivated by animosity against a person or group based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected class, which may infringe on the rights and freedoms of others, will not be permitted. To respect the significance of this occasion, CFCC reserves the right to ask any individual to remove any adornments deemed disruptive, harassing, inappropriate, or to be a safety risk or distraction prior to entering the commencement venue. Refusal or failure to comply, an individual may be asked to leave the college premises immediately.
Seating Arrangements
- Graduates will not be lined up alphabetically. If you wish to sit with teammates or friends, plan accordingly. If you’re undecided, this is a great chance to meet someone new.
Guest Information
- The Wilson Center will open for guests one hour prior to the ceremony.
- Tickets are required for all guests, including children and infants, in accordance with fire code regulations.
- The ceremony is expected to last approximately 95 minutes.
Graduation Photos
- Get ready to smile! Professional photos will be snapped on the big day and will be available for free. You can find and download them from our this website four to six weeks after the ceremony.
- Share your graduation photos with the hashtag #cfccgrad.
Your Diploma
- Diplomas will be mailed to your preferred address once all degree requirements are met and any outstanding balances are paid.
- If you need to update your address, please follow these instructions .
Honor Cords
- Honor cords will be distributed at the Student Service Check-In to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Congratulate Your Graduate with Flowers!
Celebrate your loved one’s graduation with a gift of flowers! Not only do they spread joy, but your purchase also supports PTK memberships, scholarships, and professional activities.
Questions? Contact us at gradinfo@cfcc.edu .
