2023 UNCSA Commencement

UNCSA Commencement is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our Fighting Pickles and recognize the personal drive and determination that led them to graduation.

This UNCSA Commencement site provides the most up-to-date commencement information — including deadlines, regalia, ceremony information and more! Find more information below and by clicking on the side navigation links.

2023 Commencement Programs

Full programs for the 57th UNCSA Commencement and the Graduate Hooding Ceremony are now available. Learn about commencement speakers, highlights from 2022-23, graduating students and more.

Commencement Program

Graduate Hooding Ceremony Program

2023 Commencement Live Streams

University live stream

High School Live Stream

2023 High School Commencement Live Stream

The 2023 High School Commencement for the will be live streamed below on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

#UNCSAgrad Hub

Join us in celebrating the UNCSA Class of 2023 by sharing photos on your (public) Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #UNCSAgrad, and we will add them to our graduation feed for our Fighting Pickles to see!

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2023 UNCSA Graduate Profiles

Ballet grad Ruiko Jacobs on gaining confidence and preparing for her next chapter

Both a high school and now college grad, Jacobs has graced the UNCSA stage in pieces such as "Nutcracker," "Napoli" and "Serenade." As she prepares to leave UNCSA, we caught up to learn what lessons she is taking with her as she plans to pursue her dream of being in a ballet company.

Alyssa James bids farewell to the School of Drama with confidence for the future

School of Drama grad Alyssa James' childhood passion led her to UNCSA, where she spent the four years honing her creativity and craft, facing her fears and learning to believe in herself. Learn more about what she describes as a surreal experience studying and growing at UNCSA.

For Filmmaking grad Rohit Lila Ram, the sky is just a milestone

Four years ago, Filmmaking graduate Rohit Lila Ram arrived at UNCSA from Karachi, Pakistan, carrying only two suitcases. On Saturday, May 6, 2023, he departs with his diploma, a C.V. teeming with projects, positions and accolades and an enormous community of mentors, friends and colleagues.

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