Graduation

UGA Commencement

The University of Georgia hosts commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students. We encourage students to participate in these campus-wide events. For more information and any questions regarding UGA commencement, please visit commencement.uga.edu.

A note about summer candidates:
Graduation ceremonies are held in May and December. Undergraduate students completing their degree requirements in summer are invited to participate in the May graduation ceremonies. Graduate students completing their degree requirements in summer are invited to participate in the December graduation ceremonies.

CAES Convocation

Convocation is a more personal ceremony in which undergraduate and graduate candidates of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are recognized by name on stage. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event is free, and tickets are not required.

Academic Regalia

Academic regalia must be worn to participate in CAES Convocation. Caps, gowns, tassels, etc., are available for purchase at the UGA Bookstore through the day of the ceremony. Your tassel color depends on your degree program. All BSA and BSAB degree candidates wear maize (light yellow). All BSES degree candidates wear mint green. Candidates should wear their tassels on the right side before commencement and on the left side afterward.

Arrival Instructions

Students will need to arrive early for check in and line up for the processional.  Please allow time to find parking and arrive on time for check in so you are able to sit with your department.

Student Check In at 5:00pm:  Students will check in in the Classic Center Atrium by last name to pick up their namecard, and will line up by the number that is on their namecard.  Please leave your belongings with your guests, as you may not return to the same seat after walking across the stage.

Platform Party Check In at 5:45pm:  Faculty will check in with OAFA staff and line up for the processional.

Guests:  The Classic Center Theatre doors will open at 5:00pm for guests of the graduates.  Please leave any balloons in your vehicles, as they will not be allowed in the theatre.

In consideration of other participants, we ask that students make alternative arrangements for service dogs in training.

Parking

The Classic Center is located in Downtown Athens.  Parking is available at The Classic Center and locations in Downtown Athens.

Photos

A photographer will be at CAES Convocation to capture high-quality photos of candidates with the dean, as well as group and candid shots. These photos will be available for download by students and guests a few weeks after the ceremony.

Diplomas

It is the student’s responsibility to apply for graduation and to ensure that the correct address is on file with the Office of the Registrar. Diplomas are typically mailed within 8 to 10 weeks after the official graduation date.

Future CAES Convocation Dates