Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony

graduating students

SATURDAY, May 15 at University Stadium

9:00 AM - College of Arts, Culture & Scientific Inquiry, Richards College of Business, and Tanner Health System School of Nursing

12:30 PM - College of Education and University College

Spring 2021 Commencement Program (PDF, 661K)

Commencement Livestream

All ceremonies will be live-streamed and will be recorded for viewing after the ceremony. A digital copy (PDF) of the Commencement Program will be available to download on May 15th.

9:00 AM Ceremony Livestream

12:30 PM Ceremony Livestream

Save the date! The University of West Georgia is pleased to announce we will host the Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, at University Stadium.

The location is based on guidance from the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which encourages outdoor spaces for larger public events like Commencement. A venue of University Stadium’s size will allow for appropriate physical distancing.

Students have been assigned a ceremony based on their college:

9:00 AM - College of Arts, Culture & Scientific Inquiry, Richards College of Business, and Tanner Health System School of Nursing
12:30 PM - College of Education, University College

All Spring 2021 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 on the field as they arrive
  • Due to updated CDC guidelines, physical distancing is encouraged but not required for fully vaccinated individuals. Designated seating will be available in the upper level of the home (west) side for individuals who wish to maintain physical distancing.
  • Due to updated CDC guidelines, face coverings for this outdoor event are not required for fully vaccinated individuals. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue wearing face coverings.
  • Students will be individually recognized at the ceremony, but will not participate in the traditional handshake with the president. Students will have their picture taken as they cross the stage.

Guest Ticket Guidelines

Each student will receive 4 guest tickets to the Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony.

  • Tickets are now available to pick up from the UWG Bookstore.
    • The UWG Bookstore is open Monday - Thursday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM and Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM. The Bookstore is closed on weekends and university holidays.
    • Students who did not receive their tickets (at the Bookstore or by mail) will have their tickets available for pick up on the day of the ceremony at either the Home (West) or Visitors (East) side of the field ticket counter. A member of the student's party may receive the tickets on behalf of the student.
  • Tickets are required; no assigned or saved seating.
  • Due to updated CDC guidelines, physical distancing is encouraged but not required for fully vaccinated individuals. Designated seating will be available in the upper level of the home (west) side for individuals who wish to maintain physical distancing.
  • Children under the age of two who can sit on a parent's lap for the duration of the ceremony do not need a ticket.

Graduation Photos 1

student graduating
students at commencement

Cap and Gown Orders

cap and gown & Announcements orders

Students may order their cap and gown through Herff Jones. Orders will ship within 2-3 weeks. The last day to order through Herff Jones is April 20th. After April 20th, students may purchase a cap and gown from the UWG Bookstore.

Herff Jones Cap & Gown Orders

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

UWG Print Services Announcements Orders

Graduation Photos 2

students graduating
students at commencement

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!