Graduates will be allocated 12 tickets for their guests. Children under 3 do not require tickets.

No re-entry is allowed once you exit the venue.

• 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.

Caps and gowns can be purchased at: Herff Jones.

If you have questions about ordering, email Karyn.Nooks@fvsu.edu.

Fort Valley State University has enacted a clear bag policy for all events held at Wildcat Stadium and HPE. Bags that are non-clear and/or are larger than those outlined in the policy will not be allowed in the stadium.

For questions, contact the Department of Campus Police and Safety at 478-825-6280.

Prohibited Items

• Beverages
• Flowers
• Food
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tobacco (including smokeless and e-cigarettes)
• Aerosol cans/sprays
• Coolers or ice chests
• Balloons
• Thermos/metal bottles
• TVs
• Strollers 
• Ice bags
• Bags (not compliant with Clear-Bag Policy)
• Horns or other noisemakers (bells, whistles, etc.)
• Laser pointers
• Selfie sticks
• Cameras with lenses longer than 4″
• Sticks or flag poles
• Flags or banners larger than 3′ x 5′
• Pets/Therapy animals
• Weapons, including those carried with a permit
• Fireworks or other explosives
• Illegal drugs
• Strollers
• Personal transportation devices (skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, etc.)
• Inflated balls of any type
• Stadium seats (chair-backs/seat-backs/seat cushions) WITH arms, pockets, compartments, and/or covers
• Umbrellas
• Electric/battery-powered blankets
• Personal heaters
• Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by security or event management

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).