Charleston Southern Graduation Ceremony 2022

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 at Charleston Southern University! A ceremony will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum.

There will be no guest limitations – so bring your entire family – and the event will be live streamed for loved ones to enjoy no matter where they are in the world.

Watch the Full Ceremony

The commencement ceremony recording is available below! To download, click here.

Preparing for Graduation

Participants will attend rehearsal at Lightsey Chapel on Friday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. More information will be emailed to graduates in the coming days.

Graduates must be in line at the coliseum before 9:00 am on Saturday Morning.

There will be no tickets needed this year.

This is a very special occasion – dress appropriately.

Men should wear dark pants, dark shoes, shirt (tie is optional).

Ladies should very seriously consider flat shoes – dark colors are preferable. No flip flops or tennis shoes.

NO graduate is permitted to place anything on his/her gown or hood. Approved honor cords (limit of 2), a stole and/or an Honor program medallion are the only authorized items. No hat decorations are permitted. Honor cords will be distributed at Check-In with the Registrar’s Office staff.

If you are wearing a stole, you will not be permitted to wear honor cords.  The only exception is for Veterans, who will be wearing a set of red, white, and blue cords.  If the guidelines are not followed, your organization will not be permitted to wear stoles at future graduations.

If you choose to wear honor cords, you may only display two sets outside your gown until the appropriate time.

NO graduate is permitted to place anything on his/her gown or hood. Approved honor cords (limit of 2), a stole and/or an Honor program medallion are the only authorized items. No hat decorations are permitted. Honor cords will be distributed at Check-In with the Registrar’s Office staff.

If you are wearing a stole, you will not be permitted to wear honor cords.  The only exception is for Veterans, who will be wearing a set of red, white, and blue cords.  If the guidelines are not followed, your organization will not be permitted to wear stoles at future graduations.

If you choose to wear honor cords, you may only display two sets outside your gown until the appropriate time.

Masking is optional, but approved if you or your family feels more comfortable wearing a mask.

Ample parking is available in the Coliseum lots and parking garage. Parking is free!

Anna Hattabaugh
Caroline Daniels
Christopher Hicks
Courtni Jackson
Dakota Channer
Freah Cinense
Hailey Powell
Jacob Grider
Jared Davis
Jenna Sawyer
Joanna Wallen
Joie W. Pinckney
Kayla C. Lewis
Kyla Frazier
Lauryn Brown
Madelyn Parsons
Madison Landstrom
Magali R. Scott
Preslie Pippin
Rachel Hoyt
Sara Lukridge
Shannon Postell
Traci Ward

Clear Bag Policy

A clear bag policy is in effect for the North Charleston Coliseum.

North Charleston Coliseum bag policy