Commencement

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GSU Goes to One Commencement Ceremony

Georgia State University recently approved a plan to consolidate the university’s commencement exercises to a single spring Bachelor, Master and Specialist commencement.

The decision to go to one commencement ceremony was given significant consideration.  It is our sincere hope that the plan will make our spring commencement an even bigger and more exciting affair.

Our commencement office is currently reaching out to students who will be affected by the change and offering them alternative solutions. 

Degrees will continue to be conferred three times during an academic year.  The academic colleges hold individual convocations prior to the end of a term for their degree candidates, which most students prefer to attend.  The college ceremonies are more personalized and intimate, with students celebrating with other students in their academic discipline and with faculty and staff from their college.
 
Candidates for fall 2012 degree conferral can choose to attend their individual college's convocation in the fall and then attend the university-wide ceremony the following spring.
 
Candidates for summer 2012 can elect to attend the spring 2012 ceremony as long as they are registered for the remaining degree requirements for the upcoming summer term before the ceremony being held.

For more information, please contact:

Graduation - 404-413-2248
Commencement - 404-413-2254

Important Dates for Grads

February 8, 2012
Any changes to diploma names must be submitted to the One Stop Shop (227 Sparks Hall)

February 24, 2012
Full Semester Midpoint

February 27, 2012
Registration for Summer 2012 classes begins

March 9, 2012
Deadline for Summer 2012 degree candidates to register for any remaining course requirements in order to attend the Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony

March 27 and 28, 2012
Commencement Fair - West Exhibit Area, Urban Life Building - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

April 2, 2012
Last day to make changes to your commencement attendance status

April 27, 2012
All special test scores (CLEP, Advanced Placement and legistlative exams) must be on file in the Graduation Office (75 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 1190)

April 27, 2012
All grade adjustments for previous terms must be on file in the One Stop Shop

April 23, 2012
Last day to pick up Commencement Quick Passes in the Graduation Office

May 6, 2012
Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Commencement Ceremony - Georgia Dome - 2:00 p.m.

May 11, 2012
Official degree conferral date for Spring Semester 2012