Commencement

SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

9:30 AM

HPE

Due to inclement weather, Commencement will be moved to HPE. All graduates have been issued 12 tickets for this reason. Tickets will be required to enter HPE. Children aged 3 years and younger do not require tickets. The FVSU Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. 

 

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* The commencement program will be held on Commencement Day. 


Students, family members, and guests are invited to attend Fort Valley State University's Spring 2025 Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. We want to extend our congratulations to the graduating students and their families on this momentous occasion.

Graduate Information 

Spring 2025 Commencement Rehearsal Schedule

Friday, May 9, 2025

Location: HPE (location change)

9 AM-10:30 AM (Graduation Candidates Rehearsal to include the Valedictorian)
10:30AM-11:30AM  (Choir)
12:30 PM-1:30 PM (ROTC)
2 PM - 3 PM (Presidential Platform)

 

Cap and Gown Information 

Caps and gowns can be purchased at: Herff Jones

 

For graduates needing assistance, please contact Kary Nooks at Karyn.Nooks@fvsu.edu.

Tickets 

Tickets ARE required to enter HPE. Children 3 years and under do not require a ticket. As HPE can only accommodate so many guests, each graduate has been issued 12 tickets.  There is no re-entry into the venue once you exit. 

Special Accommodations

Handicap parking is available in the HPE lot. Arrive one hour early. Only service animals are permitted (documentation required). ASL interpretation will be available. Arrive early for seating.

Campus Map

For your convenience, a campus map is available to help you navigate during commencement. Please plan your routes ahead of time to ensure you arrive at your destination smoothly and on time.

Download the campus map here: Campus Map (PDF).

Campus Map

 

Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

The following items are not allowed in HPE:

  • Weapons of any kind, including guns or pocket knives
  • Outside food and drinks
  • Flowers
  • Umbrellas
  • Noisemakers
  • Pets
  • Strollers
  • Tobacco products and more

 

 

We hope you find this site answers all commencement questions you may have. In the event it does not, please email commencement@fvsu.edu.