Commencement Ceremony

Wolfie at Graduation

Commencement Livestream

All ceremonies will be live-streamed for guests who may not be able to attend in-person.

Fall Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, December 12

9:00 AM: All students in Richards College of Business; Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences; and University College

1:00 PM: All students in College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Tanner Health School of Nursing; and School of Communication, Film, & Media

Saturday, December 13

9:00 AM: Graduate Level College of Education students who are not receiving a Doctoral degree and not participating in the Georgia's BEST program

1:00 PM: Undergraduate Level College of Education students

Graduate Level College of Education students receiving a Doctoral degree

Graduate Level College of Education students participating in the Georgia's BEST program

Students can check their westga.edu email for a message from the Graduation Team if they are unsure of their assigned ceremony.

Students who will complete degree requirements in the Fall 2025 semester are eligible to participate in the Fall Commencement Ceremony.

Students who completed degree requirements in the Summer 2025 semester and did not participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony are eligible to participate in the Fall Commencement Ceremony.

Please note: Certificate only students do not participate in commencement ceremonies.

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.

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.

Marching Students Information

Effective March 2024, the University of West Georgia implemented a clear bag policy for all events. You can find more information on the clear bag requirement page.

 

Congrats Class of 2020

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 order

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 #UWG25 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share your celebration posts!