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Main Schedule & Program

Friday, May 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Agricultural Institute Graduation Exercises
Forest Hills Baptist Church
201 Dixie Trail
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception - Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson Receives the Graduating Students, Families, and Friends
The Point (Chancellor's Residence)
1570 Main Campus Drive, Centennial Campus
6:00 p.m.
College of Veterinary Medicine
Hooding and Oath Ceremony
McKimmon Center
Saturday, May 11, 2013
8:30 a.m.
Concert by The Amalgam Brass Ensemble
PNC Arena
9:00 a.m.
PNC Arena
See List Below

Times and Locations for Departmental Ceremonies by College

(Ceremonies will take place on Saturday unless it specifies on Friday)

 

Main Ceremony Program

PNC Arena

*Formerly the RBC Center

Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson, Presiding

May 11, 2013

Processional, 9:00 a.m.
The Amalgam Brass Ensemble
 
The audience is requested to remain seated during the Processional.
 
Welcome
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Posting Of The Colors
NC State ROTC Color Guard
 
National Anthem
TBA
 
NC State Music Department
 
Introductions
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
  • Ms. Indra Nooyi - Doctor of Humane Letters Degree
  • Dr. Michael Wingfield - Doctor of Sciences Degree
Address
 Phil Freelon
Founder and President of The Freelon Group, Inc.
   
Music Interlude
TBA
  NC State Music Department
 
   
Conferring of Degrees
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Address to Fellow Graduates
Jessica Ekstrom
 
Candidates for advanced degrees presented by Dean of Graduate School.
Candidates for baccalaureate degrees presented by Deans of Colleges.
 
Recognitions
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Turning of the Tassel
 
Alma Mater
TBA
 
NC State Music Department
 
Recessional (Platform Party, Faculty, and Doctoral Candidates Only)
 
The audience is requested to remain seated during the Recessional.

Specific questions concerning the Commencement Program or graduation procedures should be directed to the department of your major. General questions should be directed to the University Registrar's Office, 1000 Harris Hall, telephone (919) 515-2572.