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.

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 Time 4:45pm. Students will check-in in the Classic Center Atrium by last name. Pick up your name card with your information and line up in numerical order using the number on the name card. 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 5:15pm: The platform part and processing faculty will check-in with OAFA staff in the Classic Center Atrium and line up for the processional. Regalia is required for the processional.

Guests: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Please leave any balloons, glass, posters, tripods, or monopods in your vehicles, as they are not 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 in downtown Athens. Parking is available in several locations close to the Classic Center.

Photos

The Grad Team will serve as the official photographers for CAES Convocation this May. We encourage you to pre-register in April to ensure we have your most up-to-date contact information. Pre-registration allows us to deliver your photo gallery as quickly as possible after your ceremony. You’ll also have the option to upload a selfie to help us accurately match you with your images among the hundreds captured during the event.

Pre-register for Photos

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