Commencement Ceremony
Students who will complete degree requirements in the Spring 2026 semester are eligible to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony.
Students who will complete 6 credit hours or less in the Summer 2026 semester are eligible to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Students who have more than 6 credits to complete in the Summer 2026 semester are eligible to participate in the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
The Registrar’s Office will contact students who have submitted a graduation application with their assigned ceremony date and time once the information becomes available.
Please note: Certificate only students do not participate in commencement ceremonies.
All Marching Graduation Candidates should carefully review the Marching Students Information page for comprehensive information on when & where to arrive and expectations for the commencement ceremony.
The University of West Georgia has a clear bag policy for all events. You can find more information on the clear bag requirement page.




