High School Graduates

High School Graduates

UNCSA is honored to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 high school graduating class on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. in Benton Convention Center. This year's High School Commencement speaker is School of Drama alumna Anna Camp.

On this site, you will find the high school commencement checklist and information about the commencement rehearsal and ceremony.

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Commencement Tickets

Graduates will be allotted eight guest tickets and the ceremony will be live-streamed for additional access.

Request your University Commencement tickets.

Commencement Day Check-In

  • Graduates need to leave all their personal belongings with their families. Graduates will have programs in their seats.
  • Graduating students should arrive at the Benton Convention Center promptly at 9 a.m. on May 13, 2023. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m.
  • Enter through the front doors of the Benton Convention Center and go straight down to the end of the hall (Salem Ballroom) or via the skybridge to the second floor, which leads to the ballroom.
  • As you arrive, stage managers will be at a check-in table to sign you in and you'll receive any additional instructions.

Commencement Photo and Video

A live stream link of the ceremony will be on uncsa.edu homepage on the day of graduation. The ceremony will be from 10-12 p.m.

Photo Specialties will take two photographs of each student as they cross the stage. The first will be on stage when they are handed their diploma and the second will be a posed picture after they cross the stage. These photos will be sent to parents and will be available for purchase.

COVID-19 Protocols

UNCSA will continue adhering to all of our current COVID-19 Community Health Standards including during our commencement ceremonies. Information will be posted as it becomes available. Planning will be informed by guidance from local, state and federal public health authorities and applicable orders and regulations from the governor and relevant federal agencies.

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.

Accommodations for Commencement

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If you need accommodations at a commencement ceremony, please contact Scott Spencer at spencers@uncsa.edu or 336-721-1945(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab).

Requests must be made within 72 business hours of the event. Be sure to include your name and contact information, so we may contact you.