Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony

graduating students

SATURDAY, May 14 at The Coliseum

9 a.m. - Richards College of Business; School of Communication, Film, and Media; and Tanner Health System School of Nursing

1 p.m. - College of Arts, Culture & Scientific Inquiry; and University College

5 p.m. -  College of Education

Commencement Livestream

All ceremonies will be live-streamed and will be recorded for viewing after the ceremony. A digital copy (591K PDF) of the Commencement Program will be available to download on May 14th. 

9 a.m. Ceremony Livestream

1 p.m. Ceremony Livestream

5 p.m. Ceremony Livestream

Save the date! The University of West Georgia is pleased to announce we will host the Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 14th, at The Coliseum.

Students have been assigned a ceremony based on their college:

9 a.m. - Richards College of Business; School of Communication, Film, and Media; and Tanner Health System School of Nursing

1 p.m. - College of Arts, Culture & Scientific Inquiry; and University College

5 p.m. -  College of Education

All Spring 2022 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
  • Due to updated CDC recommendations, fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing themselves from others. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to get a vaccine, to continue wearing a face covering, and to continue physically distancing from others when possible.
  • 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 Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies. All seating will be general admission.

Graduation Photos 1

student graduating
students 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 2-3 weeks from purchase. The Herff Jones website will be available for Spring 2022 orders beginning February 10th, 2022. The deadline to order from Herff Jones is Friday, April 1st, 2022. 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 Announcement orders through UWG Print Services, orders to be shipped must be placed by April 22nd, 2022. Announcement orders to be picked up on campus must be placed by May 2nd, 2022.

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 #UWG21 and #UWGStrong on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share your celebration posts!