Carrying the ceremonial mace at the fall 2024 commencement for The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is Dr. Terri Johnson, assistant dean of undergraduate affairs, College of Science, followed by UAH President Dr. Charles Karr. UAH graduates are wearing blue robes instead of black for the first time at the event on Dec. 16, 2024, in the Von Braun Center (VBC) Propst Arena. A sea of Chargers in blue will fill the VBC again for spring commencement on May 5, 2025.
Michael Mercier | UAH
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will award an estimated 1,280 degrees during the spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 5, at the Von Braun Center (VBC) Propst Arena. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System.
The UAH commencement event will be divided into two ceremonies: Graduates of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Engineering, and the College of Nursing will be recognized starting at 10 a.m. At 2 p.m. graduates of the College of Business, the College of Education and the College of Science will receive their diplomas.
“In the life of a university, there are definitely seasons,” noted Dr. Rhonda Gaede, associate provost for undergraduate education and associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
“The beginning and end of each semester are filled with a flurry of activity – registration, final exams, registration for the next semester, moving in, moving out. Commencement is a day to take a pause, take a breath, look around, and celebrate. This is the day students had in mind when they arrived, sometimes doubted they would ever see, and now can’t wait to experience. It’s my great privilege to be a part of it.”
Of the estimated 1,280 degrees to be conferred during commencement, there are approximately 1,006 bachelor’s degrees, 250 master’s degrees and 24 doctorates. Sixteen Ph.D. and eight Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees comprise the doctorates.
More details about the UAH spring 2025 commencement – including how to watch the livestream online, directions to the VBC, event parking, a description of the VBC security policy and event decorum rules – are available on the UAH commencement website.