Commencement
Commencement
Spring 2024 Commencement Update
Clear Bag Policy
Guests are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but the following items will be allowed into all Commencement venues, including Kenan Stadium, the Dean E. Smith Center and all other ceremony locations:
- Any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, including gallon freezer bags.
- Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″.
- Necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates.
- Up to two unopened 20 ounce or smaller bottles of water per person and empty drink containers that can be filled up at drinking fountains.
- For more information, see the Kenan Stadium Policy, which will apply at all ceremony venues.
Please remember that balloons, noisemakers, weapons of any kind, any other item that in the judgment of management staff poses a safety hazard or detracts from the ability of others to enjoy the event are prohibited. All permissible bags and containers are subject to search upon entry. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these safety measures.
The UNC-CH Department of Mathematics Commencement is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our majors and recognize the hard work and determination that led them to graduation.
The UNC-CH Mathematics and Statistics and Operations Research Departments will honor graduates in a recognition ceremony on Sunday, May 12th. We will recognize December 2023, May 2024, and expected August 2024 graduates at our ceremony. We hope you will plan to attend and proudly wear your cap and gown.
A few important notes about graduation:
- The ceremony will be Sunday, May 12th, at 11:00 AM in Memorial Hall.
- Guests must have a ticket to attend.
- Your tickets will be available for pick-up in Phillips Hall, Suite 331 on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, May 1 @ 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, May 3 @ 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday, May 6 @ 8AM- 4:30PM
Tuesday, May 7 @ 8 AM – 4:30 PM
More information regarding logistics for the ceremony will be sent to you on Friday, May 3rd.
If you are no longer planning on attending commencement, please let us know.
- In addition to our departmental ceremony, the university will host a Spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11th at 7 PM in Kenan Memorial Stadium. The celebration in Kenan does not limit the number of guests you are able to bring. We encourage you to have your larger groups celebrate together with you at this ceremony. (https://commencement.unc.edu/spring-commencement/)
- During the graduate recognition, graduates will walk up a short flight of stairs to reach the commencement stage, please be sure to wear appropriate footwear for this event. If you or your guests need accommodations, please complete the form here with additional information as soon as possible. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 14 days before the event.
Information regarding the university wide commencement is available here.
Attendance at both the university ceremony and the department ceremony is optional.
Diplomas are not awarded at either celebration. Diplomas will be mailed to your home address listed in ConnectCarolina. Additional information on diploma distribution.
Commencement 2023
Spring 2023 Graduates
Undergraduates: 124
Masters: 1
Ph.D.: 6
Commencement 2022
Spring 2022 Graduates
Undergraduates: 119
Masters: 4
Ph.D.: 6
Commencement 2021
Spring 2021 Graduates
Undergraduates: 99
Masters: 2
Ph.D.: 10
Commencement 2020
Spring 2020 Graduates
Undergraduates: 95
Masters: 1
Ph.D.: 4
Commencement 2019
Spring 2019 Graduates
Undergraduates: 91
Masters: 1
Ph.D.: 4