Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Craven Community College's 59th annual commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 15, at 9 a.m. on the New Bern campus. The ceremony will include all graduates, including students from the Havelock campus and the early colleges. Following the commencement ceremony, graduates and their guests are invited to gather outside Ward Hall, where light refreshments will be available.
Commencement Information for Students
Eligible graduates will receive an invitation via email with details about the ceremony and how to register. If you have not received this email by April 1, please contact the Student Records/Registrar’s Office at 252-633-0196 or studentrecords@cravencc.edu to ensure you are registered to attend.
Graduation regalia, including caps and gowns, will be available for purchase from the campus bookstore, located in Bate Hall on the New Bern campus, beginning mid-April. Please contact the bookstore at 252-638-7259 or CampusStore.CRAV@bibliu.com to check availability.
Stay connected with us on social media and check your student email for important updates.
Rehearsal
Rehearsal will take place on Thursday, May 14, on the New Bern campus lawn adjacent to Ward Hall. Attendance is required.
Graduates must check in at the attendance and information verification table located at the front entrance of Ward Hall. After checking in, graduates will line up at the rear of Ward Hall in the area between Ward and Kelso Hall. The rehearsal processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Job Fair
Immediately following rehearsal, graduates are invited to explore career opportunities and meet potential employers at the job fair, sponsored by Craven Community College, NC Works, and local employers. The job fair will be held in Ward Hall.
Livestream
The graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 9 a.m. will be livestreamed. Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive notifications when the stream is live.
Parking
No parking passes will be required for graduation. Upon arrival, Craven CC Security will be positioned throughout the campus to direct you to available parking. Due to expected high traffic, we encourage you to arrive early.
Inclement Weather
To receive the latest updates, please ensure you are signed up for Rave Alerts and follow us on social media. You can also call 252-638-7200 for a recorded announcement after 6 a.m. on Friday, May 15.