Commencement
Commencement at the College of Charleston is a special time. For decades, the spring commencement ceremonies have taken place in the Cistern Yard where ancient live oak trees draped with Spanish moss set the stage, and Randolph Hall – the College’s oldest building — provides a fitting backdrop.
Crossing the Cistern as graduates do in the spring is a symbolic tradition at the College. At our spring commencement ceremonies, graduates wear white; our students traditionally wear white dresses or white dinner jackets with red roses.
May 2021 Commencement
Updated Ceremony Dates: May 6 - 9, 2021
Congratulations on your achievements! The members of the Commencement Committee are dedicated to ensuring your commencement will be the capstone of your College of Charleston experience.
A graduation application is required before a student is eligible to participate in the ceremony. View the commencement information for details on how to apply.
Watch the 2020 Commencement Ceremonies
- Saturday, October 10, 9:00 a.m. at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTrNvs0ZjMY
- Saturday, October 10 12:00 p.m. at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRwTc-8F_4o
- Saturday, October 10, 3:00 p.m. at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3plWjSHAU
- Saturday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm-_V5AalsM
Additional Information
GO TO: Current Commencement Schedule & Graduation Information