Fall 2025 Commencement

The Graduate School Fall Commencement
5 p.m. 
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Complex
401 Baytree Road 


Undergraduate Fall Commencement
5 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Front Lawn
1500 N. Patterson Street

**Tickets are not required for either ceremony and graduates can invite as many guests as they like. Seating is first come first serve, but there is plenty of seating for everyone. 

Email commencement@valdosta.edu with any questions. 

Important Dates and Deadlines

Many more coming soon! 

Wednesday, August 20, 2025: Part-Time Job Fair from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Converse Square

Wednesday, September 24, 2025: All Majors Career Fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms

Tuesday/Wednesday, October 7-8, 2025: Grad Finale on the 1st Floor of the Student Union and online. In person hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Details below. 

Friday, December 12, 2025: Graduate School Commencement at The Complex 5 p.m.

Saturday, December 13, 2025: Undergraduate Commencement on the Front Lawn 5 p.m.

ABOUT GRAD FINALE 

This is an important event for all students graduating in December. 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 and discounts are available. 

Here's more about Grad Finale:

• Buy or order your cap and gown
• Purchase your official class ring 
• Order graduation announcements
• Purchase alumni gifts
• Join the 1906 society
• Get information about VSU's Graduate School programs
• And so much more!
  
  

Date: October 7-8, 2025

In Person Location: 1st Floor of the Student Union and the VSU Bookstore
Time: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. both days

ONLINE Grad Finale

The ONLINE Grad Finale will take place October 7-8, 2025, as well. The online discount codes will be good during those 48 hours (midnight, October 7 - 11:59 p.m. on October 8) only.

Click here to visit the Online Grad Finale page.

If you have questions about anything related to Fall 2025 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 2025 - Undergraduate Candidate List

SPRING 2025 - Graduate Candidate List