Janice E. Nevin, MD, MPH will offer the commencement address, see the Commencement Speaker and Honorary Doctorate Recipient Announcement to learn more about our 2023 commencement speaker.
Students and guests who need ADA accommodations should indicate their needs during ticket registration.
There will be designated seating for guests in wheelchairs and those who have difficulty walking. We ask that only one other guest sit within the reserved seating section. Seating is limited. Salem College does not provide wheelchairs for guests.
For guests who have difficulty tolerating outdoor temperatures, a livestream of the ceremony will be available in Hanes Auditorium, located in the Elberson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are required for admission to Hanes, and space is limited.
Cap and gown orders closed on April 13, 2023. Cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Photo Specialties will be at the ceremony to capture your special moment. Photo packages will be available for purchase after the ceremony. Photo Specialties will send free color proofs and order instructions to each graduate’s email and permanent mailing address. They can be reached at info@photospecialties.com or (919) 967-9576 for more information.
Due to security measures, guests are encouraged not to bring bags. All bags are subject to search. Water bottles and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
The following items are not permitted in the May Dell during commencement: coolers, umbrellas, strollers, balloons, or animals.
Restrooms will be available in Bryant Hall and Elberson Fine Arts Center.
Many hotels in the area have reserved a block of rooms for Salem commencement guests, a list of these hotels can be found here. Reservations should be made using Salem’s group block to receive discounted rates.
Please email salem.commencement@salem.edu with any commencement related questions and/or concerns.