Spring 2025 Commencement
The Graduate School Spring Commencement
5 p.m.
Friday, May 9, 2025
The Complex
401 Baytree Road
Undergraduate Spring Commencement
7 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Front Lawn
1500 N. Patterson Street
Email commencement@valdosta.edu with any questions.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 11, 2025: Community Service & Volunteer Service Fair, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Student Union Rotunda
February 18, 2025: Career Carnival, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Converse Square
February 18, 2025: Career After Hours: A Professional Networking Event, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Career Opportunities Suite, 2nd Floor Student Union behind Starbucks
February 19, 2025: All Majors Career Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms
March 4-5, 2025: Grad Finale, in person on the 1st floor of the Student Union and online. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. (learn more about Grad Finale below)
March 28, 2025: Last day to buy your cap and gown ONLINE with assurances it will arrive before the ceremony. Click here to order online. You can still purchase your regalia in the VSU Bookstore in the Student Union until Commencement.
March 28, 2025: Last day to apply for Spring 2025 graduation. Click here to apply.
April 9, 2025: Vision Board Party, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Converse Square
April 30, 2025: Part-Time Job Fair, noon - 3 p.m. on Front Lawn
May 9, 2025: Graduate School Commencement at The Complex 5 p.m.
May 10, 2025: Undergraduate Commencement on the Front Lawn 7 p.m.
ABOUT GRAD FINALE
This is an important event for all students graduating in May. It is a one-stop-shop for everything graduates need to get ready for their big day. Grad Finale can be attended both in person and online.
Here's more about Grad Finale:
- Buy or order your cap and gown
- Purchase your official class ring
- Order graduation announcements
- Purchase alumni gifts
- Join the 1906 society
- Get information about VSU's Graduate School programs
- And so much more!
Date: March 4-5, 2025
In Person Location: 1st Floor of the Student Union Lobby and the VSU Bookstore
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm both days
ONLINE Grad Finale
The ONLINE Grad Finale will take place March 4-5, 2025, as well. The online discount codes will be good during those 48 hours (midnight, March 4 - 11:59 p.m. on March 5) only.
Click here to visit the Online Grad Finale page.
If you have questions about anything related to Spring 2025 Commencement, you can reach out to commencement@valdosta.edu for more information.
Applying for Graduation
Graduates should apply for graduation with the Registrar’s Office the semester before they expect to graduate. Talking with your academic advisor can help with this process. The application must be received and the application fee must be paid before students are cleared to graduate.
Here is the link to apply for graduation and the link to pay the graduation fee: https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/registrar/forms/graduation-forms.php
SPRING 2025 - Undergraduate Candidate List
SPRING 2025 - Graduate Candidate List
**If you have questions regarding the candidate list, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@valdosta.edu.The Graduate School Spring Commencement
5 p.m.
Friday, May 9, 2025
The Complex
401 Baytree Road
Undergraduate Spring Commencement
7 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Front Lawn
1500 N. Patterson Street
Email commencement@valdosta.edu with any questions.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 11, 2025: Community Service & Volunteer Service Fair, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Student Union Rotunda
February 18, 2025: Career Carnival, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Converse Square
February 18, 2025: Career After Hours: A Professional Networking Event, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Career Opportunities Suite, 2nd Floor Student Union behind Starbucks
February 19, 2025: All Majors Career Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms
March 4-5, 2025: Grad Finale, in person on the 1st floor of the Student Union and online. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. (learn more about Grad Finale below)
March 28, 2025: Last day to buy your cap and gown ONLINE with assurances it will arrive before the ceremony. Click here to order online. You can still purchase your regalia in the VSU Bookstore in the Student Union until Commencement.
March 28, 2025: Last day to apply for Spring 2025 graduation. Click here to apply.
April 9, 2025: Vision Board Party, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Converse Square
April 30, 2025: Part-Time Job Fair, noon - 3 p.m. on Front Lawn
May 9, 2025: Graduate School Commencement at The Complex 5 p.m.
May 10, 2025: Undergraduate Commencement on the Front Lawn 7 p.m.
ABOUT GRAD FINALE
This is an important event for all students graduating in May. It is a one-stop-shop for everything graduates need to get ready for their big day. Grad Finale can be attended both in person and online.
Here's more about Grad Finale:
- Buy or order your cap and gown
- Purchase your official class ring
- Order graduation announcements
- Purchase alumni gifts
- Join the 1906 society
- Get information about VSU's Graduate School programs
- And so much more!
Date: March 4-5, 2025
In Person Location: 1st Floor of the Student Union Lobby and the VSU Bookstore
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm both days
ONLINE Grad Finale
The ONLINE Grad Finale will take place March 4-5, 2025, as well. The online discount codes will be good during those 48 hours (midnight, March 4 - 11:59 p.m. on March 5) only.
Click here to visit the Online Grad Finale page.
If you have questions about anything related to Spring 2025 Commencement, you can reach out to commencement@valdosta.edu for more information.
Applying for Graduation
Graduates should apply for graduation with the Registrar’s Office the semester before they expect to graduate. Talking with your academic advisor can help with this process. The application must be received and the application fee must be paid before students are cleared to graduate.
Here is the link to apply for graduation and the link to pay the graduation fee: https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/registrar/forms/graduation-forms.php
SPRING 2025 - Undergraduate Candidate List
SPRING 2025 - Graduate Candidate List
**If you have questions regarding the candidate list, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@valdosta.edu.Commencement
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University Center
Entrance No. 5
1205 N. Patterson St. -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5727