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Spring 2023 Commencement

Commencement Live Broadcasts

Saturday, May 13, 3 p.m.

Enmarket Arena in Savannah

colleges of Health Professions and Public Health

The live feed will begin Saturday, May 13 at 2:55 p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When are the Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies?
  • Tuesday, May 9 at 10 a.m.  — Paulson Stadium in Statesboro
    • The College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Science and Mathematics, Waters College of Health Professions, and the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health 
  • Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. — Paulson Stadium in Statesboro
    • The Parker College of Business and the College of Education
  • Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m. — Paulson Stadium in Statesboro
    • The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
  • Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. — Enmarket Arena in Savannah
    • The College of Arts and Humanities, College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the Parker College of Business, and the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
  • Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. - Enmarket Arena in Savannah
    • The Waters College of Health Professions and the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health 
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How do I get my regalia (cap and gown) and from where?

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.

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Will there be a commencement speaker?

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

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Will there be a practice for any ceremony?

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

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Do graduates need a ticket to get into the ceremony?

No, your cap and gown is your ticket.

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Do guests need tickets to enter the venue and if so, how many will I receive?

Students who choose to graduate in either Savannah ceremony at Enmarket Arena will be able to reserve up to 13 tickets for their guests. Students will receive more information about tickets through their Georgia Southern email account closer to the ceremony date. Each guest, regardless of age and including currently enrolled students, will need a ticket to enter Enmarket Arena.

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.

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Will I get my diploma at the ceremony?

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.

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So, what are my options if I’m graduating with a master’s, specialist or doctorate degree?

Graduate students can choose to graduate in Statesboro May 9-11 or in Savannah on May 13. The choice of which ceremony to attend in Statesboro or in Savannah depends on the college associated with your degree. 

Where is the Enmarket Arena and what do I need to know about parking for the Savannah ceremony?

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.

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Do Enmarket Arena’s policies apply to the commencement ceremony in Savannah?

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

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Does the stadium’s policies apply to the commencement ceremony in Paulson Stadium?

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.

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What about inclement weather?

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.

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If I have a disability and have concerns about participating in the ceremony, what should I do?

Contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center at 912-478-1566.

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If one of my guests has a disability and needs information about attending the ceremony, what should I do?

Contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center for guest-related accessibility questions at 912-344-2572 or sarcsav@georgiasouthern.edu.

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Are pets or animals allowed at the ceremonies?

Only service animals will be allowed at any Commencement ceremony.

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Can the ceremonies be viewed online?

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

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Question not answered above? Email communications@georgiasouthern.edu

Traditions and Commencement Facts

Archives

Tuesday, May 9, 10 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro

colleges of Arts and Humanities, Science and Mathematics, Health Professions, and Public Health

Wednesday, May 10, 10 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro

colleges of Business and Education

Thursday, May 11, 10 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro

colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Engineering and Computing

Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.

Enmarket Arena in Savannah

colleges of Arts and Humanities, Education, Science and Mathematics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Business, and Engineering and Computing

Saturday, May 13, 3 p.m.

Enmarket Arena in Savannah

colleges of Health Professions and Public Health

Saturday, December 10, 2 p.m.

Enmarket Arena in Savannah

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
all colleges

Tuesday, December 13, 2 p.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
all colleges

Monday, May 9, 10 a.m.

Statesboro, Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Public Health

Tuesday, May 10, 10 a.m.

Statesboro, Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Business, Education, and Science and Mathematics

Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m.

Statesboro, Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Engineering and Computing

Friday, May 13, 10 a.m.

Savannah, Savannah Convention Center

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Science and Mathematics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Engineering and Computing

Friday, May 13, 3 p.m.

Savannah, Savannah Convention Center

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Health Professions and Public Health

Saturday, December 11, 3 p.m.

Savannah Convention Center

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
All Colleges

Monday, December 13, 2 p.m.

Statesboro Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
Colleges of Business, Education, Health Professions, and Public Health

Tuesday, December 14, 2 p.m.

Statesboro Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Engineering and Computing, and Science and Mathematics

Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.

Savannah Convention Center

Savannah Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Science and Mathematics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Engineering and Computing

Saturday, May 8 at 3 p.m.

Savannah Convention Center

Savannah Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony
colleges of Health Professions, and Public Health

Monday, May 10 at 9 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Undergraduate Ceremony
colleges of Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Public Health

Tuesday, May 11 at 9 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Undergraduate Ceremony
colleges of Business, Education, and Science and Mathematics

Wednesday, May 12 at 9 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Undergraduate Ceremony
colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Engineering and Computing

Thursday, May 13 at 9 a.m.

Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Graduate Ceremony

Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.
Savannah Convention Center

Savannah Undergraduate Ceremony

Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m.
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Undergraduate Ceremony – College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health

Wednesday, December 16 at 3 p.m.
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Undergraduate Ceremony – Waters College of Health Professions and Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing

Thursday, December 17 at 10 a.m.
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Undergraduate Ceremony – Parker College of Business, College of Education and College of Science and Mathematics

Thursday, December 17 at 3 p.m.
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Statesboro Graduate Ceremony

View Photos from the Fall 2019 Commencement

Statesboro Ceremony

Paulson Stadium

Saturday, December 14, 2019 – 1 p.m.

Savannah Ceremony

Savannah Convention Center

Friday, December 13, 2019 – 1 p.m.

View the archived videos below on Facebook or download your own copy of the ceremony from this listing.

Saturday, May 11, 2019

9 a.m. – University-Wide Ceremony – Paulson Stadium

1 p.m. – College of Arts and Humanities – Hanner Fieldhouse

4 p.m. – Parker College of Business – Hanner Fieldhouse

Friday, May 10, 2019

9:30 a.m. – Waters College of Health Professions – Savannah Convention Center

9:30 a.m. – College of Behavioral and Social Sciences – Hanner Fieldhouse

1 p.m. – College of Education – Savannah Convention Center

1 p.m. – Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing – Hanner Fieldhouse

4 p.m. – Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health – Savannah Convention Center

4 p.m. – College of Science and Mathematics – Hanner Fieldhouse

View Photos from the Spring 2019 Commencement

Facebook photo gallery for Spring 2019