Montreat College holds a commencement ceremony for graduates after both the winter and the spring semesters. The ceremony is held at 2:00 p.m. in lower Anderson Auditorium on the Montreat campus. Commencement normally takes place on a Saturday, usually in December and May; see the Academic Calendar (School of Arts and Sciences) for current dates.

All graduates participating in commencement ceremonies must wear a black cap, tassel, and gown appropriate to the degree. A graduation packet will be sent out to all students who have applied for graduation with complete preparation instructions.

Photographs of commencement are available from:

Perrin Todd Photography
403 West State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-7963
perrintodd@perrintodd.com

Photos will be available for purchase online approximately ten days following commencement. You will receive information about ordering in your graduation packet, and reminder e-mails will be sent prior to commencement. Following graduation, a link to the web site for ordering will be placed on the alumni page. Any questions may be directed to the photographer using the contact information above, or you can visit his web site at www.perrintodd.com.

For questions about or further assistance with these items, call the College Bookstore at 828-669-8012, extension 3602. Honor students will be given gold cords when lining up for the ceremony at no cost. Students should not wear jeans or tennis shoes to this ceremony.
 
Students should assemble in Upper Anderson at 1:15 p.m. for line-up. A rehearsal for the commencement ceremony is not held; rather, students are given simple instructions upon lining up.
 
Doors open for general seating in the auditorium at 12:00 noon. All cell phones and pagers should be turned off during the ceremony.
 
For questions or concerns regarding the commencement ceremony or graduation, call the Academic Affairs Office at 828-669-8012, extension 3621, or the Record's Office at extension 3734.

Related Resources:

Directions to Montreat College
 
Area Accommodations

Previous Commencement Galleries Online