graduates

Chancellor Woodson smiles and greets students at commencement.

Apr 29, 2025

The Class of 2025, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will become NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 3.

Graduates wrap their arms around each other at the commencement ceremony

Dec 12, 2024

The Fall Class of 2024, By The Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 14.

Messiah Williams graduated from NC State at 18 years old in May.

Jun 3, 2024

A Historic Graduation

Eighteen-year-old Messiah Williams is one of the youngest African-American male graduates in NC State history.

Students throw their graduation caps in the air in Stafford Commons.

Apr 22, 2024

The Class of 2024, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 4.

Students celebrate fall 2022 commencement in their red robes.

Dec 12, 2023

NC State To Hold Commencement Ceremony Dec. 16

Thousands of members of the Wolfpack will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 16.

May 1, 2023

Introducing the Pack, Class of 2023

Get to know NC State's spring 2023 graduating class, by the numbers.

NC State graduate throws up the wolfie sign at commencement.

Dec 15, 2022

NC State To Hold Commencement Ceremony Dec. 17

3,500 members of the Wolfpack will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 17.

NC State Belltower lit from below with red lighting.

May 7, 2020

Hard Work Pays Off for Class of 2020

Graduates persevere to earn their NC State degrees

A graduate student takes a cell phone photo at the commencement ceremony

Dec 18, 2019

NC State to Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony on Thursday

It's tassel turning time for more than 3,500 graduates.

A graduating student takes a cell phone picture during commencement.

May 8, 2019

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 11

It's tassel-turning time for 6,125 NC State graduates.

Dec 18, 2018

NC State to Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday

It's time to celebrate with 3,400 new fall graduates in PNC Arena.

Apr 23, 2018

Edelman to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from Marian Wright Edelman, an advocate for disadvantaged Americans, and recognize the work of Temple Grandin, a pioneer in improving animal welfare, during spring graduation ceremonies May 12.

Dec 5, 2017

NC State To Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony Dec. 15

It's tassel-turning time. Nearly 3,500 NC State students are graduating this fall.

Apr 26, 2017

Mayor to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear from Raleigh Mayor Nancy Farlane and honor the work of architect Phil Freelon and historian David Christian during spring graduation ceremonies May 13.

Nov 21, 2016

Spellings to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will draw inspiration from Margaret Spellings, president of the University of North Carolina system, and Mildred Dresselhaus, a physicist and electrical engineer known as the "queen of carbon science."