Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Craven Community College's 58th annual commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16, 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 15, 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.
Breakfast
Breakfast will be catered by The Flame and hosted by the Student Government Association, available to graduates immediately following the rehearsal.
Livestream
The graduation ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 9 a.m. will be livestreamed. Direct links will be posted here when available. You can also 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. Some pedestrian traffic may be impacted by ongoing construction of the Corporate Event Training Center, located between Bate Hall and Kelso Hall. Please look for signage as you exit lots 5-7. 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 16.
Alcohol Policy
In accordance with college policy, alcoholic beverages are prohibited on college property. Any student found to have consumed alcohol or an illegal controlled substance prior to the commencement ceremony will not be permitted to participate.
Other Questions
For questions related to commencement, including honors designations, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 252-633-0196.
Need information on obtaining transcripts? Visit our Transcript Request Page!
Frequently asked questions.
Graduation
Students who meet all requirements for a certificate, diploma, or degree are eligible to graduate. Credentials are awarded at the end of the term in which the requirements are completed and mailed to the student within 6 to 8 weeks after we have certified that all requirements have been completed. A graduation application is required to graduate.
Commencement
Graduates are invited to participate in a formal commencement ceremony held each May on the Craven Community College New Bern campus. This ceremony is open to all graduates from the current academic year.
- Registration is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
- To be eligible, students must complete all coursework and graduation requirements by the summer of the graduation year and be within three courses of meeting graduation requirements.
To apply for graduation, you must complete a graduation application with an academic or professional advisor. Contact our advising team to complete your application:
- Email us: advise@cravencc.edu
- Call us: 252-638-1279
- Visit us:
- Barker Hall on the New Bern campus
- Redd Building on the Havelock campus
| Fall Semester Graduates | October 15, 2024 |
| Spring Semester Graduates | March 14, 2025 |
| Summer Semester Graduates (participating in graduation ceremony) | March 14, 2025 |
| Summer Semester Graduates (not participating in graduation ceremony) | June 16, 2025 |
Graduation applications will be accepted after the foregoing deadlines; however, there may be a delay in processing your application and mailing your credentials. In addition, if you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony, because of the planning involved, the College cannot guarantee your participation in the graduation ceremony if your application is received after March 14, 2025.
Contact Information
Registrar’s Office
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: 252-633-0196
Fax: 252-637-6112
Email Student Records