Commemorative Campus Bricks

Commemorative Campus Bricks

Honor your student, cherish a teacher, celebrate your class, or remember a loved one. Leave a lasting legacy on the beautiful tree-lined pathway leading from the Alex Ewing Performance Place to Daniels Plaza - the heart of UNCSA’s campus.

Commemorative campus bricks are $500 each and accommodate up to three lines of text. Deadline for installation by 2024 Commencement is March 8, 2024 (orders received after this date will be installed after graduation).

Sample brick

Have questions or need assistance with your order? Contact:
Shannon Wright, Director of Development, Leadership Annual & Family Giving wrights@uncsa.edu

Brick FAQs

How much text can I include on my brick?

Each brick allows for up to three lines of text with a maximum of 20 characters (including spaces and punctuation) per line. You may include one symbol (see available symbols below) that must go on the top line and will count as 6 characters.

Can I include symbols or emojis on my brick?

You may include one of the symbols shown below on your brick. The symbol must be placed on the top line and will count as 6 characters. To select your symbol, please list the symbol number on the top line. For example, to select the solid heart 🖤, list as (M17) on the top inscription line.

Current available symbols from our supplier are shown below:

Custom icon options for bricks

What do most people put on their brick?

Some common examples include:

  • Honoring a student with their name, conservatory, and class year or phrase (e.g. ‘Go Pickles!’). Some choose to designate High School or their specific undergraduate or graduate degree.
  • Recognizing a special faculty or staff member
  • Honoring the memory of a student, faculty, or staff member
  • Recognizing an alum or special class reunion

Be creative but please note that UNCSA reserves the right to refuse any message deemed unsuitable and return payment to purchaser.

Can I determine where my brick will be placed?

All bricks will be placed in open spaces on the walkway leading from the Alex Ewing Performance Place to Daniels Plaza. Requests for multiple bricks (ordered at the same time) to be placed together will be accepted but not guaranteed.

When will my brick be installed?

Bricks are ordered and installed based on quantities. Bricks ordered by March 8, 2024, will be installed prior to graduation on May 18, 2024. Orders received after March 8, 2024 will be installed after graduation.

What does my gift support?

Funds donated for commemorative bricks go to the UNCSA Fund and support the greatest needs of our students and campus community.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes, your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

Will I own my brick?

The placement of an engraved brick on campus serves as recognition on UNCSA’s campus and does not indicate donor ownership of the brick.

May I order multiple bricks?

Yes, of course!