Commencement

Spring Commencement will be held Friday, May 1, at Burke-Tarr Stadium on campus. The Undergraduate ceremony will begin at 9 AM. The Graduate ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM.

GRADUATION APPLICATION

Deadline is October 1^st for Fall Graduates
February 1^st for Spring and Summer 2026 Graduates

1. Log in to the MyCN portal 
2. Select the “Graduation Overview” link 
3. Select the expected term of graduation. (The term in which all requirements will be met. It’s crucial to verify your major and graduating term, as this ensures the accuracy of your academic records and your eligibility for graduation. 
4. We’d love to celebrate your achievements with you. Please let us know if you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony. 
5. Enter the name you want printed on your diploma. The FIRST and LAST name must be the name on your university records. Middle Names will vary in length. Please no initials! 

*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

Ordering Information:

• Orders are shipped to the school
• Students will pickup order on Wednesday, November 19 or Thursday, November 20 from 11 AM-3 PM in the Registrar’s Office located in the Fite Building.
  • You must bring Student ID
  • If someone else is picking up for you, please email registrar@cn.edu before the day of pickup

• Graduate and Doctoral students must order by midnight on Thursday, November 6
  • Orders shipped directly to your home address

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:

• Student verification of shipping address
• Clearance of any account holds

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.