Commencement

SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

9:30 AM

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 the graduating students and their families on this momentous occasion.

Commencement Timeline

Commencement Date: Saturday, May 10

Commencement Location: Wildcat Stadium

Doors Open: 7 AM

Line Up for Candidates: 8:15 AM

Processional Begins: 9:15 AM

Commencement Begins: 9:30 AM

Tickets

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.

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.

Cap and Gown

Caps and gowns can be purchased at: Herff Jones.

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

Clear Bag Policy

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

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).