Graduation

Your future starts now.

Photo of students in caps and gowns at NC State commencement

Congratulations! You did it. We hope your Agricultural Institute experience has been two of the best years of your life. We’re sad to see you go but thrilled to stay in touch and find out where your journey leads.

Here’s all the information you’ll need about graduation.

AGI Graduation Ceremony

The Agricultural Institute is excited about the graduation ceremony for the Fall 2024 semester!

Ceremony Date: Friday, December 13th at 10:00 am

Location: Stewart Theater, Talley Student Union

An RSVP link will be sent out to students. Though students do not need tickets for their guests, we ask that students RSVP for the ceremony and let us know how many guests they will bring.

AGI students have been invited to participate with the other College of Agriculture and Life Science students in the in-person, graduation ceremony. Additional information about this ceremony can be found here.

Graduation Announcements

Graduation announcements are available at the NC State University Bookstore.

Note: You can order custom announcements and purchase the amount you need. Indicate Agricultural Institute when ordering custom announcements.

When ordering custom announcements:

In “Student Info” under “Degree 1,” select “Associate of Applied Science.”
Major: The student’s major.
A 3.0-3.49 GPA is considered “Honors.”
A 3.5-4.0 GPA is “High Honors.”
If the student is receiving more than one degree, continue with “Degree 2.”
In the “Ceremony” section, select “Agricultural Institute.” (Do not include the “All University” ceremony).
The day and year will be confirmed before printing.

Cap and Gown

Graduating students must wear caps and gowns during the ceremony. Students can purchase them at the NC State University Bookstore. No pre-ordering or pre-fitting for caps and gowns is necessary, but they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not wait until the day of graduation to pick up your cap, gown, and tassel.

Students must pay for caps, gowns, and tassels at the time of pickup (honor sashes are an additional charge). Graduation apparel pick-up is on the bookstore’s lower level.

Appropriate Attire for Graduation

Tassel color: White
Honors sash color: Silver
High Honors sash color: Gold
Women: Dress, skirt, or dress pants and blouse
Men: Shirt, tie, and dress slacks

RSVP for Graduation

Students will be emailed an RSVP link.

Senior Survey

Students will complete a survey before the graduation ceremony.

NC State Bookstores Graduation Fair

Near the end of every semester, representatives from Wolf Xpress (graduation announcements), Balfour (class rings), University Frames (diploma frames), and more will be available to answer your graduation questions. Also, visit the NC State Bookstores website for info on discounts and store hours during the fair.

NC State Bookstores

two AGI students standing with their diplomas.

Life After AGI

You’ve flipped your tassel, and now you’re ready for the next chapter. Where to next?

Embark on a new job with a company or get an internship to gain some experience before settling on a career. Help shape the agricultural industry as an entrepreneur or continue your education by applying to one of the many bachelor’s degree programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Search for a New Job

If you are a current or former student in the Agricultural Institute, you can log in to ePack and search for different career opportunities.

Start your job search

Students talk at the belltower on campus during Fall. Photo by Marc Hall

Pursue a 4-Year Degree

Don’t stop here. Explore bachelor’s degree programs in CALS.

Visit CALS website for info on bachelor’s degrees

NC State College of Agriculture and LIfe Sciences student Collin Blalock sits on the back of a tractor with in a field. He is surrounded by bushels of produce.

Start a Business

Create solutions or shake up the industry with the next great agricultural startup.

Launch your business idea