Yes. All students, regardless of whether they choose to participate in Commencement ceremonies, must apply for graduation in order to receive their degree.

All candidates must submit an Application for Graduation through your WINGS account at least three semesters before you anticipate completing degree requirements. Please click here for instructions to apply.

Please access your WINGS account through MyGeorgiaSouthern to enter a Diploma Address (DA) that is valid six to eight weeks after commencement for delivery of your diploma. For more graduation information, click here.

Georgia Southern University is planning three separate ceremonies:

• Saturday, December 13 – Enmarket Arena in Savannah at 10 a.m.
  • Ceremony for undergraduate students in all colleges, any campus
  • *Graduates receiving an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies should participate in this ceremony.
• Tuesday, December 16 – Paulson Stadium in Statesboro at 2 p.m.
  • Ceremony for undergraduate students in all colleges, any campus
  • *Graduates receiving an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies should participate in this ceremony.
• Wednesday, December 17– Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro, 6 p.m.
  • Ceremony for students earning master’s, specialist or doctorate degrees in all colleges, any campus

Your college can be found in your DegreeWorks or Banner accounts.

Graduates who are receiving an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) will see “Provost” as their college in DegreeWorks or Banner accounts.

At Commencement, if you are graduating with an AA or BIS, you would attend the college ceremony for the College of Arts and Humanities. If you are graduating with AS, you would attend the college ceremony for the College of Science and Mathematics.

Students may reserve their cap and gown on the Herff Jones website. Details on cap and gown will be posted on the Office of the Registrar website.

Yes. There will be a different speaker for each ceremony. View the specific ceremony page for the speaker information.

No. Participants need to arrive at least one hour before the ceremony begins for line up and directions.

No, your cap and gown is your ticket.

Each guest, regardless of age and including currently enrolled students, will need a ticket to enter ceremonies at Enmarket Arena and the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. Students can reserve a limited number of tickets for their guests through Tassel and have been emailed a link with login information to their student account.

Tickets will not be required for guests of graduates who choose to participate in the ceremony at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

Graduates will not need tickets. Their cap and gown is their ticket.

The address for the Enmarket Arena is  620 Stiles Ave, Savannah, GA 31415. 

View directions and parking information on the Enmarket Arena website. There will be no charge for parking at Enmarket Arena on the day of Commencement.

Yes. Please visit Enmarket Arena’s A-Z guide for complete information on the venue’s policies.

Yes. Large bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted at Enmarket Arena. Clutches are permitted at 4.5″x6.5″ or smaller. All bags above this size MUST BE CLEAR and no larger than 14″x14″x6″ with a 2-pocket maximum. Clutches and clear bags are subject to search. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted, but subject to search.

You will receive a diploma cover at the ceremony. You will receive your diploma in the mail approximately six to eight weeks after the semester you complete degree requirements.

Students earning a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree will now be honored in a dedicated Graduate Commencement ceremony. This event is designed to highlight traditions such as the hooding ceremony and to place graduate students at the center of the celebration. It offers a distinct, meaningful experience that reflects the rigor of advanced study while honoring the family, friends, and mentors who supported you along the way.

Yes, for commencement, both graduates and guests must comply with the policies that are required by Paulson Stadium fan code of conduct. Those guidelines are available at the Fan Code of Conduct page. Clear bags will not be required.

The ceremony at Paulson Stadium is outside and will take place rain or shine unless the weather is threatening and compromising safety. There will be no rain plan.

If rain is in the forecast, graduates and guests are strongly encouraged to bring appropriate rain gear. Umbrellas are permitted.

The ceremony in Savannah is indoors.

Contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center for your campus ceremony:

Statesboro Campus
912-478-1566
SARCBORO@georgiasouthern.edu

Armstrong Campus
912-344-2572
SARCSAV@georgiasouthern.edu

Contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center for your campus ceremony:

Statesboro Campus
912-478-1566
SARCBORO@georgiasouthern.edu

Armstrong Campus
912-344-2572
SARCSAV@gerogiasouthern.edu

Wheelchairs or other mobility devices will not be provided at either ceremony. If guests need a mobility device, they should plan to provide their own.

Additionally, guests with accessibility needs may be dropped off in the ADA parking lot at Paulson Stadium and at the ADA drop-off location off Stiles Avenue at Enmarket Arena. 

Only service animals will be allowed at any Commencement ceremony.

All ceremonies will be livestreamed on the university’s Facebook page and on the university’s commencement page.

Georgia Southern’s custom blue regalia featuring a cap, tassel and gown are required for graduates during the ceremony. As Commencement is a formal and respected event, graduates are encouraged to dress appropriately and be mindful of weather conditions.

Watch this video to learn more about how to wear commencement regalia.