[pt2025] DPT Convocation and Graduation Information

Wed Nov 19 10:48:38 EST 2025

All,

Good afternoon,

This is an exciting time for each of you, and we are honored to share in these celebrations with you!

*First Day Back to Campus: Thursday, December 11th

Please come to the 1st floor lobby at 9am where we will be collecting your hoods so that we can label them and place them in order to give to you during the ceremony the following day. ****DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR HOOD****

*Convocation is set for Friday, December 12th at 10:00 am in Hobson Performance Center/ D. Rich Hall, on main campus.   Please arrive at 9:00am to Room 119 of D. Rich for lineup and last-minute instructions.  Please enter the back of D. Rich and someone will greet you and offer directions. Your invited guests will need to enter through the main entrance of Hobson Performance Center which is the front of D. Rich.   The ceremony will last approximately 1.5 hours. There are no tickets needed for this event.

*Please dress in business professional and make sure to wear your gown over your clothing. We will hand you your hood on stage. (More directions to follow for the process)

*Here is a map link for where Hobson Performance Center/ D. Rich Hall is located. https://map.concept3d.com/?id=714#!ce/14565?ct/9079,14565,8895,8900,14567,9075?m/133967?s/We

here is a map link that shows parking near the venue. https://map.concept3d.com/?id=714#!ce/8898?ct/14565,8895,14567,9075?s/  There will be security guiding the parking off of T.T Lanier Rd. Follow Special Event signs.

We will have a golf cart available only for those who need assistance getting to and from any of the parking lots.

*Immediately following the ceremony please head to the steps of Taylor Hall, next to D. Rich Hall, for a class photo.

*After the ceremony Smith Hall will be open for visitation and photo opportunities.  This will also be a great time to get photos on main campus before the larger crowds on Saturday at the University graduation.

*Graduation is Saturday December 13th at 10am. You have been asked to arrive by 9am and have received information regarding graduation and when and where to arrive. (I have copied the information that was sent below) There are no tickets needed for this event. Again, dress in business professional and bring as little as possible into graduation as you cannot walk into the arena carrying anything and cannot leave items in the room where you are asked to arrive.

 The link below is day of graduation information to share with your families. There is a clear bag/bag size policy. They are very strict about this.

https://www.campbell.edu/registrar/graduation/graduation-ceremonies/

 Let me know if you have any questions.

Attached is the invitation that you may share with your family. There is a live steam option link on the attached invitation for those who are unable to attend.

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Good afternoon,

You are receiving this email because you have applied to graduate in the Campbell University December Graduation Cycle or are an August Campbell University graduate who has indicated you would like to participate in the December Ceremony. This is a lengthy email but please read it entirely as it contains vital information about the ceremony.

This email is for informational purposes only and does not mean a student has been cleared for graduation.

To students graduating in December: Students will not be given final academic clearance to graduate or approved to “walk only”, until all grades have been verified for the fall semester for all campuses the week of graduation. Once all verification processes are complete a final list will be posted to the Application Received List section (middle of the page) on the website. A final email will be sent to your Campbell University student email account.

If you are walking under the 6-Hour Rule, please make sure you have submitted all of your required paperwork to the Registrar’s Office. Notification will be sent to your Campbell University email of your final status once all grades are verified the week of graduation.

To all August Graduates and December Candidates: Please check the current Application Received List; to make sure your participation in the ceremony is correct and your name is listed as it will appear in the program. If there is any adjustment in your participation status, please let us know immediately so that we can update our logistics. You may email graduation at campbell.edu<mailto:graduation at campbell.edu> to confirm your participation status.

Please view the current list to check for your name and participation accuracy at the link below: https://www.campbell.edu/registrar/graduation/preparing-for-graduation/apply-for-graduation/

Bursar’s Office Clearance: Please check with the Bursar’s Office to make sure you do not have a financial hold on your account. Any student with a financial hold will still be academically cleared and eligible to graduate but you will not receive your physical diploma or be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony in person. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Bursar’s Office<https://www.campbell.edu/bursars-office/>.

Please review the Graduation Checklist and the Graduation Info pages for all vital information pertaining to the December 2025 Ceremony. All important updates will be made to these pages in the coming weeks. The Graduation Checklist and Info links can be found through this page: https://www.campbell.edu/registrar/graduation/

Regalia (Cap and Gown): The CU Bookstore handles all Regalia orders. For more information please see the CU Bookstore on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/campbellbookstore> or Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/campbellbookstore/>. You may also see the Purchase Graduation Regalia Website at https://www.campbell.edu/registrar/graduation/preparing-for-graduation/purchase-graduation-regalia/

CEREMONY INFORMATION:

*Tickets are not required for this event* Seats will be first-come first-served for all guests, open to all.

Ceremony Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Ceremony Location: Gore Arena in the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center on the Main Campus in Buies Creek.
Ceremony Time: The ceremony generally will last at least 2 hours but no more than 3 hours.
9:00am - All graduates will report to the Fred McCall Practice Gym (rear entrance of the Convocation Center). You will need to be dressed in your regalia as that will be your access pass into the back of the Practice Gym through security. Please be prompt as we will be giving instructions for the day shortly after everyone arrives and finds their assigned seats in the Gym. The front doors will open to your guests no later than at 9:00am.
Upon Arrival: You will check in at the table with the first letter of your last name. At check-in you will then receive your Latin academic honor cords (if applicable) and your assigned seat number on a blue card with your name that you will need to keep with you until the degrees are called.  You will then locate your seat and wait for further instructions for the day.
10:00am - Ceremony will begin in the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Procession will start promptly at 10am. There will be marshals and staff to guide you.

INSTRUCTIONS OF NOTE FOR THE DAY OF:

  *   Please do not bring personal items into the Practice Gym as we cannot guarantee their security during the ceremony. That room will be broken down and seats removed during the ceremony.
  *   Please use the restroom before you arrive. The restroom accommodations are limited in the back of the Convocation Center and we would suggest using it in the case of emergency only.
  *   Dual Degree Candidates: Students earning more than one degree, you will only cross the stage once (1 time). This will be for the higher degree or for your primary degree when you declared your dual degree. Both degrees will be acknowledged in the program. Example: if you are a BBA/MBA student you will walk with your MBA, if you are getting Associates and Bachelors, you will walk with your Bachelors.

GENERAL INFORMATION
LIVESTREAM VIEWING: All ceremonies will be live streamed via Campbell University’s livestream the day and time of each ceremony.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: We will have professional photographers and videographers recording the ceremonies. This means no external videography or photography is allowed (except for cell phones and small cameras while seated).

NAMES: The names of graduates in attendance at the ceremony will be called from the stage. Degrees of graduates not in attendance will be awarded in absentia. All graduates’ names will be listed in the program and posted to the website.

DIPLOMAS: For December Candidates: We have moved to Parchment Diploma Services for printing and mailing of all diplomas. We will process and place the order for diplomas after the graduation ceremony. Parchment Diplomas Services assures that the arrival of diplomas to the student homes takes about a month. More information about this service as well as the electronic diploma option will be provided via email closer to the end of the term. For August Graduates: if you have not already received your diploma, you will need to contact Parchment Diploma Services: https://www.parchment.com/students/order-status/#faqs

GRADUATION CEREMONY ATTIRE: Please be aware that approved ceremony attire/regalia to be worn by graduation candidates consists of the University issued cap, gown, tassel, hood (if applicable, purchased from the CU Bookstore), Latin honor cord (if applicable to be distributed by the Registrar’s Office representative the day of the ceremony), Freshman Medallion (if applicable), and approved graduation adornments associated with official university organizational membership.  Please note that official university organizations are vetted within the structure of the Vice President for Student Life for undergraduates and through the relevant Dean’s Office for graduate and professional programs.

Cap decoration is allowed for individuals who would like to do so. The only requirement is that cap decorations remain flush with the cap so that the view of other candidates is not impeded by the decoration.

Business casual attire is recommended to be worn under the regalia.

HANDICAP/ACCESSIBLE PARKING AT THE CONVOCATION CENTER: The day of the ceremony, Campus Safety and Sheriff’s Department personnel will direct anyone with mobility issues to designated handicap parking. If you have a handicap placard, please have that displayed and visible. Transportation golf carts will be available exclusively for those parked in the designated handicapped parking areas. Handicap parking will be available in the Student Union lot (located in front of the Convocation Center) and behind the Convocation Center. Handicap Parking is limited and based on a first-come, first-served basis.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE CONVOCATION CENTER: General Handicap seating for guests will be along the Concourse (upper floor) of the Convocation Center on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the event. Elevators are located both in the lobby and the side entrance of the Convocation Center to allow ease of access to the concourse. If you or a guest need additional accommodation to fully participate in the ceremony, beyond handicap seating, please contact Melissa McLamb immediately so that arrangements can be made.

CLEAR BAG POLICY IN THE CONVOCATION CENTER: Campbell University has adopted a clear bag policy and a list of prohibited items at all of their on-campus venues. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at the venue to minimize time spent searching bags at security checkpoints.

Bags that are approved include:
 - Clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
 - One-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags
 - Small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5"
 - Medical Bags
- Diaper Bags (must be accompanied by a child)

Bags that are not permitted include:
 - Backpacks
 - Printed patterns or tinted plastic bags
 - Drawstring bags
 - Fanny packs
 - Camera or binocular cases
 - Large purses or bags

Prohibited items:
 - Weapons
 - Balloons
 - Glass Vases
 - Outside food or drink (unless purchased on campus or deemed medically necessary)
 - Sound or voice amplification devices
 - Strollers are not allowed beyond the second-floor entry doors
 - Large posters

We look forward to celebrating together! Continue to watch your email and monitor the below graduation website for continued communication regarding commencement activities.

https://www.campbell.edu/registrar/graduation/

Looking forward to seeing you all next week!

Rachel

Rachel Ennis |  Campbell University
Program Manager
Department of Physical Therapy
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

910-893-1720
*: ennisr at campbell.edu<mailto:ennisr at campbell.edu>
Tracey F. Smith Hall, room 118
4150 US 421 South
Lillington, NC 27546

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The DPT Program at Campbell University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation at apta.org<mailto:accreditation at apta.org>; website: http://www.capteonline.org<http://www.capteonline.org/>. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 910 893-1720.

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