Winter Commencement will be held on December 12, 2025, at the Sevierville Convention Center. The combined Undergraduate and Graduate ceremony will begin at 10 AM.
The SCC is located at is located at 202 Gists Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN.
GRADUATION APPLICATION
Deadline is October 1st for Fall GraduatesFebruary 1st for Spring and Summer 2025 Graduates
*If your name has changed, please complete a Change of Name form.
REMINDER: Check your Degree Progress Regularly. This will give your personal assurance that you are on track to graduate.
GRADUATION REGALIA
Undergraduate StudentsCap and gown distribution will take place Wednesday, March 12 from 1-4 PMClick HERE for Pre-Order Form
Graduate StudentsPlease place orders by Friday, April 4, to ensure timely processing. Orders will be shipped to your provided address. Click HERE for Graduate, Specialist & Doctoral Order Form
DIPLOMAS
Grades will be finalized the Tuesday following Commencement. Students will receive electronic diplomas/certificates via Carson-Newman email. Physical diplomas will be mailed 12-18 days after processing, pending:
Important: Please update your mailing address before the end of the term
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Official Carson-Newman University transcripts are available approximately one week after grade verification. For more information, please visit the Transfer Request page.
COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS
Photo proofs have already been sent. Each graduate for whom we had an email and/or mailing address should have received a copy of his/her proofs.
Information for your graduates: If you happen to receive any inquiries about photos, you can simply direct those individuals to our Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. We have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.