Commencement

The definition of the word commence is "to have or make a beginning," hence the term commencement ceremony where diplomas are given to show all of the hard work and time that has gone into the degree as well as to represent the beginning of a new chapter in life.

The commencement ceremony is a time of celebration in a job well done, and a time of excitement as graduates look toward the new future of possibilities with the diploma they have worked so hard to receive. For more information on the commencement ceremonies at any one of Belhaven University's four campuses, have questions about times, speakers, what to wear, or even shoes? "Make a beginning" to the answers by reading more below.

Students, you can read additional information about graduation in BlazeNet.

Commencement Information

Congratulations on your anticipated graduation from Belhaven University. We are providing information for students and families as you prepare for commencement services.

Updated information as of March 4, 2025.

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting five commencement ceremonies for our 2025 Spring graduates at the Belhaven Center for the Arts in Jackson, Mississippi. We anticipate two wonderful days celebrating your accomplishments at Belhaven University.

7:00 p.m., May 2, 2025

• Degrees: EdS, EDD, DBA, MED, & MBA

9:00 a.m., May 3, 2025

• Degrees: MAT, Undergrad Education, & Traditional Arts

11:00 a.m., May 3, 2025

• Degrees: Humanities – MABTS & Undergrad Humanities

1:00 p.m., May 3, 2025

• Degrees: Trad Business, STEM, Undergrad Online Business & Nursing

3:00 p.m., May 3, 2025

• Degrees: International Grad, MHA, MPA, MSA, MSITM, & MOL

Regalia - Orders and RSVP

Please follow this Belhaven University regalia website link to submit your regalia order.

The deadline to order regalia/submit RSVP is March 31, 2025. The website will be closed for orders after that time, and you will not be eligible to participate in the December ceremony if you do not order by this date.

Ceremony Tickets

Each participant can claim their tickets using the link below beginning at 12:00 pm (noon) CDT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Diplomas

Diplomas will not be available for pickup at commencement. Diplomas are mailed approximately 6-8 weeks after all course requirements are completed. Make sure we have your correct mailing address BEFORE you finish your degree requirements. Address changes can be made by completing the Address Change Form in Blazenet.

Visitor Information

• Belhaven Campus Map
• Hotels

Contact Information

Registrar’s Office – 601-968-5922 or registrar@belhaven.edu

• Jayson Bounds, Certification Specialist
• Lee Craig, Registrar

Photo Gallery

Photos and video will be posted in a new album on the Belhaven University FaceBook site in the days following the commencement ceremony.

Commencement Videos