CMS 2024-2025 end of year graduation schedule

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It’s that time of year to turn to the tassel. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are preparing for summer graduation for the 2024-2025 school year.

Blue White Gold Traditional College Graduation Outdoor Poster

Dates and locations of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies as well as guidelines for attendees at the ceremonies are listed below. Times and streaming links can be found here.

2024-25 End-of-Year Graduation

Thursday, May 22 | Ovens Auditorium
Friday, May 23 | Ovens Auditorium
Wednesday, May 28 | UNCC Charlotte Popp Martin Student Union
Thursday, May 29 | Charlotte Convention Center
Thursday, June 12 | Bojangles Coliseum
Thursday, June 12 | Ovens Auditorium
Friday, June 13 | Bojangles Coliseum
Saturday, June 14 | Bojangles Coliseum
Saturday, June 14 | UNC Charlotte Halton Arena
Monday, June 16 | Bojangles Coliseum Center
Monday, June 16 | Ovens Auditorium
Tuesday, June 17 | Bojangles Coliseum

2024-25 Summer Graduation

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Bojangles Coliseum Guidelines

Bojangles Coliseum requests that the following items not be brought into the graduation venue:

  • Flowers
  • Duffel bags
  • Fanny packs
  • Backpacks
  • Gifts
  • Balloons
  • Air horns
  • Noisemakers

In addition to these items, we ask that attendees abide by the Bojangles Coliseum’s policy for bags. Non-clear bags must not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” in size, and clear bags may not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. Anyone carrying bags larger than what is permitted will not be granted entry. See below for bag sizing.

Bagging Policy

*Drivers in the area should expect heavy delays as the ceremonies will have heavy impacts on traffic.