Graduate Information
Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 14
10 a.m. | Undergraduate Ceremony
- College of Arts & Letters
- University College
3 p.m. | Undergraduate Ceremony
- Mike Cottrell College of Business
- College of Science & Mathematics
- Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis (IESA)
Thursday, May 15
10 a.m. | Undergraduate Ceremony
- College of Education
- College of Health Sciences & Professions
7 p.m. | Graduate Ceremony
Ticket Information
The Spring 2025 Tassel Commencement Reservation portal will open by March 14 and will close on April 14.
Note: You must claim your tickets before the Tassel Commencement Reservation portal closes
Students who do not RSVP their intent may not receive guest tickets. If you need to request additional tickets, you may do so after the general ticketing window has closed.
Ceremony Instructions
- Graduates should park at the Radar Ridge Rec Fields Lot L64. There will be a Nighthawks Express shuttle running to the Convocation Center from this lot.
- Report to the Check-In table located on the arena floor level of the Convocation Center one hour prior to the scheduled time for your commencement ceremony. Enter at the second level doors across the street from the Alumni House. There will be directional signage posted on the day of the event.
- A professional photographer will be off the stage to the right of the President. You should plan to pause for a photograph.
- Be sure that cell phones are turned off or silenced during the ceremony.
- You will be seated by degree. If you claim your tickets late or arrive late for check-in, you will be placed in the back of the seating area.
- Graduates that require special accommodations should contact us as soon as possible.
Note: All fees, fines, and other debts to the university must be paid three working days prior to commencement or your diploma will be withheld and your transcripts will not be mailed.
Regalia
Graduation regalia includes the cap and gown, as well as other distinguishing hoods, stoles and cords that denote traditions of academic achievement. Only those who have achieved an academic honor or are members of an academic honors society are entitled to wear the special regalia.
Graduates have two options when preparing to order regalia.
- If the graduate elects to pick up their regalia at the UNG Bookstore, the deadline to order regalia is March 18.
- If the graduate elects to have their regalia shipped directly to them, the deadline to order regalia is April 18.
For more information or questions regarding regalia, contact Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@ung.edu or 706-864-1602.
Note: If this deadline is not met, graduates can purchase their regalia in-person directly from the UNG Bookstore. Gowns, caps, tassels and hoods (masters, specialist and honor) will be available to purchase separately. Graduates are strongly encouraged to purchase the regalia online since buying open stock will cost more.
Regalia Examples
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Associate Degree Candidates
- Traditional black gown
- Caps are traditional mortarboards and tassels are black
With Distinction
Overall GPA 3.50 or higher
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Bachelor's Degree Candidates
- Traditional black gown
- Caps are traditional mortarboards and tassels are black
- Blue and gold achievement stole
Please Note: The stole will come with your package from Herff Jones or may be purchased separately from the bookstore.
Summa Cum Laude
Overall GPA 3.90-4.00
Magna Cum Laude
Overall GPA 3.70-3.89
Cum Laude
Overall GPA 3.50-3.69
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Master’s Degree Candidates
- Traditional black gown with full-length square sleeves with a crescent piece hanging from each sleeve
- The master’s hoods are lined in blue and white and colors appropriate to their major
- Caps are traditional mortarboards with tassels appropriate to their major
Graduate students carry their hoods over their arm and are hooded as a part of the commencement ceremony. The graduate hoods are part of the cap and gown order from Herff Jones. The color of the hood corresponds to the student's school and major.
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Doctoral Degree Candidates
- Black customized regalia with full rounded sleeves, velvet facing on the front and velvet bars on the sleeves
- Hoods are lined with blue and white and colors appropriate to their major
- Doctoral candidates wear a tam
Doctoral students are hooded during the commencement ceremony. The doctoral hoods are part of the cap and gown order from Herff Jones. The color of the hood corresponds to the student's school and major.
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Military Cord
Prohibited Items
Bag checks will be conducted at the doors for commencement ceremonies. Items that are prohibited at Commencement and those in possession will be asked to return it to a car or leave it at the door before entry.
- Outside food or beverages of any kind
- Glass or plastic bottles, cans, coolers, or containers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tobacco, vaping products, illegal drugs or chemicals
- Weapons of any kind (concealed weapons, firearms, knives, etc.)
- Fireworks of any kind
- Laser pointers
- Helium balloons
- Signs, flags, and banners
- Seat cushions with backs or hardback seats
- Noise makers, air horns, or whistles
- Animals (excluding service animals)
- Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
- Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes, etc.
- Other items determined by arena security or staff
Graduate FAQs
For more information or questions, contact us.