Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony

graduating students

SATURDAY, May 13, 2023 at The Coliseum

 

 

Commencement Livestream

All ceremonies will be live-streamed and will be recorded for viewing after the ceremony.

 

Save the date! The University of West Georgia is pleased to announce we will host the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 13th, at The Coliseum.

Students will be assigned a ceremony based on their Degree Level and/or College. Please check back for updates.

 

All Spring 2023 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.

Marching Students Information

 

Congrats Class of 2020

Physical Distancing & Face Coverings

To accommodate physical distancing and other public health guidelines, modifications to the traditional ceremony are necessary. These include, but are not limited to:

  • No student processional; students will be seated as they arrive
  • Updated CDC recommendations.
  • Students will be individually recognized at the ceremony and will have their picture taken as they cross the stage. Handshakes with the President, Provost, and Dean will take place. If students wish to refrain from shaking hands, students can place their hand over their heart to signal a desire to refrain from the handshake or extend an offer for a fist bump.

Guest Ticket Guidelines

  • No Tickets will be issued or required for entrance to the Commencement Ceremonies. All seating will be general admission.

Graduation Photos 1

student graduating
students sitting at commencement

Cap and Gown Orders

cap and gown & Announcements orders

Students who order their gowns through Herff Jones can expect their orders to ship within 4 weeks from purchase. The Herff Jones website is currently available for Spring 2023 & Summer 2023 orders.

The deadline to order from Herff Jones for Spring 2023 is Monday, April 3, 2023.

The deadline to order from Herff Jones for Summer 2023 is Monday, June 12, 2023.

Dates are subject to change.

Please order early!

Herff Jones Cap & Gown Orders

UWG Bookstore

Graduation announcements may be ordered through UWG Print Services or Herff Jones.

For Spring 2023 Announcement orders through UWG Print Services, orders to be shipped must be placed by April 24, 2023. Announcement orders to be picked up on campus must be placed by May 1, 2023.

UWG Print Services Announcements Orders

Graduation Photos 2

students graduating
students at commencement

Join the Celebration on Social Media

Join the Celebration on Social Media

Send your congratulations or share your photos, memories, and more on social media. Use #UWG23 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share your celebration posts!