Spring 2024 Commencement
Live Stream Link for all three Undergraduate Ceremonies: click here
Important Weather Update on Saturday, May 4, 6:30 a.m.
With severe weather concerns and the safety of all VSU students, employees, and guests in mind, tonight’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be moved indoors to The PE Complex and broken up into three ceremonies. Doing this allows as many guests to attend as possible WITHOUT TICKETS. Please see the ceremony times and colleges below, along with maps that show where students in each college should report once they arrive at The Complex.
PE Complex Address:
401 Baytree Road
Ceremony #1
Ceremony Time: 1:30 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 12:30 p.m.
College: Humanities and Social Sciences and AFROTC
Check-In Side A (north side): COHSS last name begins with A-M and AFROTC
Check-In Side B (south side): COHSS last name begins with N-Z
Ceremony #2
Ceremony Time: 4:30 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 3:30 p.m.
Colleges: College of the Arts, College of Science and Mathematics, and College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Check-In Side A (north side): College of the Arts and College of Science and Mathematics
Check-In Side B (south side): College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Ceremony #3
Ceremony Time: 7:30 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 6:30 p.m.
Colleges: Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration and James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services
Check-In Side A (north side): Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration
Check-In Side B (south side): James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services
Ceremony 1 Map (Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.)
Ceremony 2 Map (Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.)
Ceremony 3 Map (Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.)
Information for all Undergraduate Ceremonies at The Complex
Graduate Information Table:
It is located on the second floor of The Complex on the east side.
Accessibility Seating:
The accessibility entrance is on the west side of The Complex from the Sustella parking lot. Please see the parking and transportation information below for more on that. Accessibility seating is on the floor of The Complex behind the graduates. If you need assistance, please ask one of the many volunteers on site. Accessibility seating is first come first served and is for the guest needing accommodations and one other person only.
Restrooms:
Restrooms are located in most corners of The Complex on both the first and second floors. Please ask a volunteer if you need assistance finding a restroom.
Parking and Transportation Map for All Three Ceremonies
The Undergraduate Ceremony Parking and Transportation Information
Guest Parking: Parking is available for all guests in the Oak Street Parking Deck and Oak Street Parking Lot, along with the Sustella Parking Deck on Sustella Avenue. Those are in green on the map above. Shuttles will be running to The Complex and both parking decks and will drop guests off near The Complex for all three undergraduate ceremonies.
Accessibility Dropoff and Parking: Accessibility parking is available on a first come first served basis in the Sustella Parking Lot right next to The Complex on the west side. That is also where accessibility drop off is located. Once that parking lot is full, those needing accessibility assistance can still drop off there. This lot is shown in blue on the map above.
Email commencement@valdosta.edu with any questions.
VSU Bookstore Hours During Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 4
Pop-Up Shop at The Complex will be open during all three undergraduate ceremonies
On Site in the Union: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 15, 2024: Ring Day at the VSU Bookstore (discounts will be available)
March 5-6, 2024: Grad Finale (more information below)
March 5, 2024: Spring Career Carnival from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Converse Square
March 5, 2024: Career After Dark: A Professional Networking Event from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Crane Plaza on North Campus
March 6, 2024: Spring Career Expo: The Pursuit of a Job from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Student Union Ballrooms
March 28, 2024: Deadline to buy cap and gown ONLINE to ensure they arrive before Commencement. Order cap and gown online here. Graduates can still purchase their cap and gown in person at the VSU Bookstore until Commencement week.
March 29, 2024: Deadline to apply for Spring 2024 graduation. Click here to apply.
April 2, 2024: First FREE Grad Photo Day on VSU's Front Lawn from 10 a.m. - noon. Wear your cap and gown or your best red and black business attire.
April 10, 2024: Spring Education Fair from noon - 4 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the University Center
April 11, 2024: Second FREE Grad Photo Day from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on the fountain side of the Student Union (the side where Oak St. and Baytree Rd. intersect). Wear your cap and gown or your best red and black business attire. **UPDATE-Due to severe weather chances, this free Grad Photo session has been rescheduled to Friday, April 12 from 10 a.m. - noon on the Front Lawn. **
April 16, 2024: Final FREE Grad Photo Day from 10 a.m. - noon on VSU's Front Lawn. Wear you cap and gown or your best red and black business attire.
April 29, 2024: Ring Ceremony at 6 p.m. on VSU's Front Lawn
May 3, 2024: Graduate School Commencement at The Complex 5 p.m.
May 4, 2024: Undergraduate Commencement on the Front Lawn 7 p.m.
First Destination Survey: VSU's Office of Career Opportunities & Volunteer Services wants to know what's next for our Spring 2024 graduates. Please fill out the survey here.
ABOUT GRAD FINALE
This is an important event for all students graduating in May. It is a one-stop-shop for everything graduates need to get ready for their big day. Grad Finale can be attended both in person and online.
Here's more about Grad Finale:
- Buy or order your cap and gown
- Purchase your official class ring
- Get professional or graduation photos taken
- Order graduation announcements
- Purchase alumni gifts
- Join the 1906 society
- Get information about VSU's Graduate School programs
- And so much more!
Date: March 5-6, 2024
In Person Location: 1st Floor of the Student Union by the VSU Bookstore
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm both days
Online Grad Finale
Click here to visit the Online Grad Finale page.
If you have questions about anything related to Spring 2024 Commencement, you can reach out to commencement@valdosta.edu for more information.
Applying for Graduation
Graduates should apply for graduation with the Registrar’s Office the semester before they expect to graduate. Talking with your academic advisor can help with this process. The application must be received and the application fee must be paid before students are cleared to graduate.
Here is the link to apply for graduation and the link to pay the graduation fee: https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/registrar/forms/graduation-forms.php
SPRING 2024 - Undergraduate Candidate List
SPRING 2024 - Graduate Candidate List
**If you have questions regarding the candidate list, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@valdosta.edu.
Live Stream Link for all three Undergraduate Ceremonies: click here
Important Weather Update on Saturday, May 4, 6:30 a.m.
With severe weather concerns and the safety of all VSU students, employees, and guests in mind, tonight’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be moved indoors to The PE Complex and broken up into three ceremonies. Doing this allows as many guests to attend as possible WITHOUT TICKETS. Please see the ceremony times and colleges below, along with maps that show where students in each college should report once they arrive at The Complex.
PE Complex Address:
401 Baytree Road
Ceremony #1
Ceremony Time: 1:30 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 12:30 p.m.
College: Humanities and Social Sciences and AFROTC
Check-In Side A (north side): COHSS last name begins with A-M and AFROTC
Check-In Side B (south side): COHSS last name begins with N-Z
Ceremony #2
Ceremony Time: 4:30 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 3:30 p.m.
Colleges: College of the Arts, College of Science and Mathematics, and College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Check-In Side A (north side): College of the Arts and College of Science and Mathematics
Check-In Side B (south side): College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Ceremony #3
Ceremony Time: 7:30 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 6:30 p.m.
Colleges: Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration and James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services
Check-In Side A (north side): Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration
Check-In Side B (south side): James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services
Ceremony 1 Map (Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.)
Ceremony 2 Map (Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.)
Ceremony 3 Map (Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.)
Information for all Undergraduate Ceremonies at The Complex
Graduate Information Table:
It is located on the second floor of The Complex on the east side.
Accessibility Seating:
The accessibility entrance is on the west side of The Complex from the Sustella parking lot. Please see the parking and transportation information below for more on that. Accessibility seating is on the floor of The Complex behind the graduates. If you need assistance, please ask one of the many volunteers on site. Accessibility seating is first come first served and is for the guest needing accommodations and one other person only.
Restrooms:
Restrooms are located in most corners of The Complex on both the first and second floors. Please ask a volunteer if you need assistance finding a restroom.
Parking and Transportation Map for All Three Ceremonies
The Undergraduate Ceremony Parking and Transportation Information
Guest Parking: Parking is available for all guests in the Oak Street Parking Deck and Oak Street Parking Lot, along with the Sustella Parking Deck on Sustella Avenue. Those are in green on the map above. Shuttles will be running to The Complex and both parking decks and will drop guests off near The Complex for all three undergraduate ceremonies.
Accessibility Dropoff and Parking: Accessibility parking is available on a first come first served basis in the Sustella Parking Lot right next to The Complex on the west side. That is also where accessibility drop off is located. Once that parking lot is full, those needing accessibility assistance can still drop off there. This lot is shown in blue on the map above.
Email commencement@valdosta.edu with any questions.
VSU Bookstore Hours During Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 4
Pop-Up Shop at The Complex will be open during all three undergraduate ceremonies
On Site in the Union: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 15, 2024: Ring Day at the VSU Bookstore (discounts will be available)
March 5-6, 2024: Grad Finale (more information below)
March 5, 2024: Spring Career Carnival from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Converse Square
March 5, 2024: Career After Dark: A Professional Networking Event from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Crane Plaza on North Campus
March 6, 2024: Spring Career Expo: The Pursuit of a Job from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Student Union Ballrooms
March 28, 2024: Deadline to buy cap and gown ONLINE to ensure they arrive before Commencement. Order cap and gown online here. Graduates can still purchase their cap and gown in person at the VSU Bookstore until Commencement week.
March 29, 2024: Deadline to apply for Spring 2024 graduation. Click here to apply.
April 2, 2024: First FREE Grad Photo Day on VSU's Front Lawn from 10 a.m. - noon. Wear your cap and gown or your best red and black business attire.
April 10, 2024: Spring Education Fair from noon - 4 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the University Center
April 11, 2024: Second FREE Grad Photo Day from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on the fountain side of the Student Union (the side where Oak St. and Baytree Rd. intersect). Wear your cap and gown or your best red and black business attire. **UPDATE-Due to severe weather chances, this free Grad Photo session has been rescheduled to Friday, April 12 from 10 a.m. - noon on the Front Lawn. **
April 16, 2024: Final FREE Grad Photo Day from 10 a.m. - noon on VSU's Front Lawn. Wear you cap and gown or your best red and black business attire.
April 29, 2024: Ring Ceremony at 6 p.m. on VSU's Front Lawn
May 3, 2024: Graduate School Commencement at The Complex 5 p.m.
May 4, 2024: Undergraduate Commencement on the Front Lawn 7 p.m.
First Destination Survey: VSU's Office of Career Opportunities & Volunteer Services wants to know what's next for our Spring 2024 graduates. Please fill out the survey here.
ABOUT GRAD FINALE
This is an important event for all students graduating in May. It is a one-stop-shop for everything graduates need to get ready for their big day. Grad Finale can be attended both in person and online.
Here's more about Grad Finale:
- Buy or order your cap and gown
- Purchase your official class ring
- Get professional or graduation photos taken
- Order graduation announcements
- Purchase alumni gifts
- Join the 1906 society
- Get information about VSU's Graduate School programs
- And so much more!
Date: March 5-6, 2024
In Person Location: 1st Floor of the Student Union by the VSU Bookstore
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm both days
Online Grad Finale
Click here to visit the Online Grad Finale page.
If you have questions about anything related to Spring 2024 Commencement, you can reach out to commencement@valdosta.edu for more information.
Applying for Graduation
Graduates should apply for graduation with the Registrar’s Office the semester before they expect to graduate. Talking with your academic advisor can help with this process. The application must be received and the application fee must be paid before students are cleared to graduate.
Here is the link to apply for graduation and the link to pay the graduation fee: https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/registrar/forms/graduation-forms.php
SPRING 2024 - Undergraduate Candidate List
SPRING 2024 - Graduate Candidate List
**If you have questions regarding the candidate list, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@valdosta.edu.Commencement
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5727