Commencement

Completing an application for graduation is necessary to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Application Due

Attend the Graduation Fair to order your cap & gown, ask questions about Graduation, and celebrate with your fellow graduates!

Fair Date & Time

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In the Wilson Building Room C1111

Register for Grad Fair

https://events.johnstoncc.edu/event/johnstoncc.events.1466146

2026 Spring Graduation Practice at the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium       

Practice Date & Times

9:00 a.m. Health Programs, 11:00 a.m. Transfer Programs, 1:00 p.m. Applied, Workforce, & Skills Training Programs

Ordering your regalia (cap & gown) confirms your participation for the Commencement Ceremony. You can order your cap & gown online.
Order deadline is April 10, 2026.

Johnston Community College's 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium.

Ceremony Date & Times

10:00 a.m. Health Programs, 1:00 p.m. Transfer Programs, 4:00 p.m. Applied, Workforce, & Skills Training Programs

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Commencement Ceremony Live Stream
Security Notice 
For the safety of all attendees, metal detectors will be in use at the venue. Please allow additional time for entry.

Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted inside the venue:

• Weapons of any kind

• Helium balloons

• Glass vases

• Large posters

• Sound or voice amplification devices

• Strollers

• Wrapped gifts

• Signs, banners, or flags that may obstruct the view of other guestsSecurity Notice
For the safety of all attendees, metal detectors will be in use at the venue. Please allow additional time for entry.

Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted inside the venue:

• Weapons of any kind

• Helium balloons

• Glass vases

• Large posters

• Sound or voice amplification devices

• Strollers

• Wrapped gifts

• Signs, banners, or flags that may obstruct the view of other guests

Commencement Ceremony Live Stream