Location
Crystal Coast Civic Center
203 College Circle
Morehead City, NC 28557
Contact Information
Commencement Ceremonies
Description
***Spring 2027 Commencement Announcement***
Carteret Community College is pleased to announce an exciting change for Spring 2027 Commencement. For the first time, the College will hold two commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 14, 2027, to accommodate our growing number of graduates.
Holding two ceremonies will allow us to better celebrate each graduate while providing additional opportunities for family members, friends, and community supporters to attend and share in this important milestone.
Graduates will participate in a ceremony based on their program of study: The Registrar’s Office will notify each graduate of their assigned ceremony time prior to commencement.
Event - Morning Ceremony | Applied Science Programs
Date - Friday, May 14, 2027
Doors Open - 10:00 am
Ceremony Begins - 11:00 am
Event - Afternoon Ceremony | University Transfer & Health Science
Date - Friday, May 14, 2027
Doors Open - 3:00 pm
Ceremony Begins - 4:00 pm
Upcoming Dates And Times
- May 14, 202711:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC)Available spots
- May 14, 20274:00 PM - 6:00 PM (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC)Available spots
Questions & Answers
- 11:00 a.m. Ceremony - Applied Science Programs
The Applied Science programs listed below are assigned to participate in the 11:00 a.m. ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2027:
- Aquaculture
- Associate in Fine Arts: Visual Arts
- Automotive Systems Technology
- Baking and Pastry
- Boat Manufacturing
- Business Administration
- Cosmetology
- Criminal JusticeCulinary
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Esthetics
- Food Service Technology
- General Occupation Technology
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Information Management
- Landscape Technology
- Marine Propulsion
- Medical Office Administration
- Office Management
- Paralegal Technology
- Photographic Technology
- Welding
- 4:00 p.m. Ceremony - University Transfer & Health Science Programs
The University Transfer and Health Science programs listed below are assigned to participate in the 4:00 p.m. ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2027:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Associate in Engineering
- Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation
- Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Career & College Promise (CCP) Pathways
- Medical Assisting
- Radiography
- Respiratory Therapy
- Social & Human Services
- Guest Tickets
Tickets are REQUIRED at Carteret’s Commencement celebration. Graduates may request request up to FOUR (4) tickets when they apply for graduation. Children and infants do require a ticket. All persons count towards the Civic Center’s total occupancy per fire code.
Ceremony Overflow
Guests who attend in person without tickets may watch the graduation ceremony from the Bryant Student Center, where it will be live-streamed.
- Live Streaming Viewing
Commencement is live streamed and available to the public on the College's YouTube channel (opens in new tab).
Guests who attend in person without tickets may watch the graduation ceremony from the Bryant Student Center, where it will be live-streamed.
- Parking
Parking in front of the Civic Center is limited, but available at no charge. Other parking areas on campus within a short walking distance include the following:
- Bryant Student Center
- Wayne West
- McGee
Please refer to the Campus Map for additional parking areas.
- Disability Service Requests
Students may make a disability request for family and friends under the graduation tab through Carteret Compass. For further questions or assistance please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at (252) 222-6237.
- Food & Drink
Guests may bring a water bottle inside the Civic Center during the commencement ceremony. Food is not permitted.
