Celebrating all undergraduate students from the College of Allied Health Sciences,
College of Education and Human Development, Hull College of Business, and Pamplin
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Celebrating all undergraduate students from the College of Nursing, College of Science
and Mathematics, and School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
Before Commencement
Don't forget your tickets! While tickets are digital, guests are encouraged to bring
a hard copy of the ticket to the ceremony as well. ALL guests need a ticket to enter,
no exceptions. Graduates, don't forget to bring your Grad Pass when you check in.
This is your "ticket" into commencement and can be accessed through your Marching
Order account.
Day of Commencement
Stay tuned for more information to come for the Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies!
Show Your Pride
On social media, tag Augusta University and your college's social media handles. Don't
forget to use the hashtag #AUGGrad!
Marching Order is the system used to manage commencement operations, including graduate
RSVP's, guest ticketing, graduate communications, and grad passes. Graduates must create an account in Marching Order to RSVP for the ceremony, access their guest
tickets, and ensure their name is pronounced and listed correctly for the commencement
ceremony.
Marching Order is now open for Spring 2024 graduates. Those eligible to participate
in commencement were contacted via email with further instructions of how to access
Marching Order on February 16th. Marching Order will close to Spring 2024 graduates
on April 13. Please RSVP for commencement ASAP!
Feeling nostalgic leading up to commencement, graduates? Fill out one (or both!) of
these Instagram story templates and tag us on social media, @aug_university.
"As president and as an alumnus of Augusta University, our traditions are near and
dear to me. Traditions like the ringing of our arsenal bell, which symbolizes healing
and hope. And traditions like commencement, to celebrate the accomplishments and hope
for the future of our graduates. These traditions create meaningful experiences that
last a lifetime."
- President Brooks A. Keel, PhD
SATURDAY APRIL 13
Spring 2024 Commencement
GradPass, RSVPs & Commencement Tickets Close
THURSDAY MAY 9
Spring 2024 Commencement
Graduate Hooding & Commencement Ceremony, 6:00 pm
FRIDAY MAY 10
Spring 2024 Commencement
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 1, 10:00 am
FRIDAY MAY 10
Spring 2024 Commencement
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 2, 2:00 pm
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Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Check out the replays of our fall commencement ceremonies:
Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony, December 13, 2023, 6 pm:
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, December 14, 2023, 10 am:
A digital copy of the program is also available for your viewing pleasure:
Undergraduate, Specialist, and Graduate Academic Regalia
Academic regalia includes the cap and gown, as well as other distinguishing hoods,
stoles and cords that denote traditions of academic achievement. Official Augusta University regalia is used by all participants in the graduation
ceremony. Orders for regalia are limited to graduates participating in the Spring
2024 ceremonies. All other orders will be cancelled.
For Associates and Bachelors graduates:
Regalia orders may be placed online via the Jostens website or ordered in-person at
the RoarStore. Regalia orders closed for Spring 2024 on March 15. Regalia orders placed
leading up to the ceremony will need to be placed in-person at the RoarStore. The
regalia package for associates and bachelors graduates if ordered online is $49 plus
$12 shipping. If graduates order regalia in person at the RoarStore, the regalia package
is $59. Students need to use their AU email address to complete their order. This
regalia package includes the robe, cap, and tassel. Customized stoles are permitted
to wear with your cap and gown. Tassel colors are not guaranteed for any orders placed
after the order deadline. All Associates and Bachelor graduates will keep their regalia
at the conclusion of commencement. Please notify the RoarStore should you be unable to participate in commencement after ordering your regalia.
For Masters and Specialists graduates:
Regalia orders may be placed online via the Jostens website or ordered in-person at
the RoarStore. Regalia orders closed for Spring 2024 on March 15. Regalia orders placed
leading up to the ceremony will need to be placed in-person at the Roar Store. The
masters and specialists regalia package if ordered online is $99 plus $12 shipping.
If graduates order regalia in person at the RoarStore, the regalia package is $109.
This regalia package includes the robe, hood, cap, and tassel. Customized stoles may
be worn with your cap and gown. Hood and/or tassel colors are not guaranteed for any
orders placed after the order deadline. Masters and Specialists graduates will keep
their regalia at the conclusion of commencement.
Business attire is appropriate under the gown. The event will be a combination of
standing and sitting, so make sure you dress comfortably for both. For those wearing
pants, consider dark pants and shoes.
Doctoral students may rent or purchase regalia for graduation online via Jostens website.
Regalia orders for Spring 2024 closed on March 15. The rental regalia package for
doctoral students (including PhD, DNP, DPT and EdD graduates), costs $179 plus $12
shipping. Rental regalia will be paid for at time of pick-up. Regalia rental pick-ups
will take place at the Summerville Campus RoarStore. The date which students can begin
picking up their rentals will be announced soon.
If doctoral students wish to purchase their regalia, a package is available for $997.80.
This package is only available for purchase online through the Jostens website. Students
may come to the RoarStore to get measured for this regalia or submit their measurements
with their order.
If regalia is rented, doctoral students must return their regalia following the ceremony.
Returns can be made immediately following the ceremony, or at the RoarStore during
operating hours. The return deadline for rental regalia is May 15. Please contact
the RoarStore if you have any additional questions.
Business attire is appropriate under the gown. The event will be a combination of
standing and sitting, so make sure you dress comfortably for both. For those wearing
pants, consider dark pants and shoes.
Faculty members need to RSVP for commencement and indicate whether or not they will
need to rent regalia to participate in commencement. Faculty may pick up their order
at the Summerville Campus RoarStore or can be shipped to you for a small fee. Contact the RoarStore if you haven't made plans for renting regalia or the Office of Faculty Affairs if you have any questions about regalia rentals. Faculty regalia rentals for the
Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies are closed as of March 15.
Follow the website below to learn more about what faculty need to know in preparation
for commencement.
All commencement ceremonies are ticketed events; and all guests attending must have
a ticket, including children. Babies younger than one year old will not require a
ticket. Graduates will be allotted six guest tickets. Extra tickets are available
on a request only basis from March 29th - May 3rd if we cannot provide additional
tickets for all graduates.
All ticket information will be announced through AU email. Students will be required
to use their augusta.edu email address and student ID number to log in to the portal
to claim their tickets. Please note, Marching Order shuts down to students the week
of the ceremony and tickets will not be accessible to graduates during this week.
Students are advised to access their tickets as early as possible.
All seating is general admission and there are no VIP tickets for guests of graduates.
Doors will open approximately 90 minutes prior to the start of the graduate hooding
and commencement ceremony and the 10 am undergraduate commencement ceremony. Doors
will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the 2 pm undergraduate commencement ceremony.
If you haven't been to Augusta before, the link below will show you some more about
our city, some fun things to do (and eat!) and more!
Graduates needing a disability-related accommodation to participate in commencement
should contact Rebecca Berger, Director of Testing and Disability Services for Augusta
University. Ms. Berger may be reached by phone at 706-737-1469.
Marching Order
Marching Order is the system used to manage commencement operations, including graduate
RSVP's, guest ticketing, graduate communications, and grad passes. Graduates must
create an account in Marching Order to access their guest tickets and ensure their
name is pronounced and listed correctly for the commencement ceremony. Graduates must
indicate whether or not they attend to participate in commencement through Marching
Order. Please note, Marching Order shuts down to graduates the week of the ceremony
and tickets will not be accessible to during this week. Graduates are advised to access
their tickets as early as possible.
Graduates may use the link below to log in and access their Marching Order account.
Graduates will access their Grad Pass, their "ticket" into commencement, through their
Marching Order account. Students can access their Grad Pass by logging into their
Marching Order account they created when they submitted their RSVP and selecting "GradPass."
Access to your GradPass will close the week of the ceremony, so students are advised
to access their GradPass early. Name cards are what students will need to have their
name announced as they cross the stage. Name cards will be placed in graduates seats
to use during commencement.
Dual degree recipients may not see both degrees received on their GradPass and/or
name card due to space limitations. Please know both degrees received will show on
screen for your guests to see your accomplishments!
Graduation Announcements
Graduation announcements and additional items may be ordered directly from the Jostens
website.
Graduates who are graduating with dual degrees may opt to attend one ceremony or both
ceremonies, depending on which ceremony their degrees are being conferred in. Contact
the Commencement Team if you have any questions: commencement@augusta.edu
Graduating with Honors
Undergraduate students graduating with honors will be designated in the commencement
program. Qualifying students will be notified via email. If you're unable to pick
up your honors cord prior to commencement, students may pick up their cords when checking
in for commencement at the Marriott. Please make sure to bring a photo ID if picking
up cords at commencement.
Augusta University celebrates generations of families continuing our rich tradition
by listing graduates whose parent, step-parent, or grandparent graduated from Augusta
University or one of her legacy institutions (ex: Augusta College, Augusta State University).
Graduates who are part of our Jaguar legacy family will receive a specially designed
pin for commencement to recognize their family’s Augusta tradition. While legacy graduate
submissions were due on March 18th, if you believe you qualify as a legacy graduate
and did not indicate so on your graduation application, please email our Commencement
Team, commencement@augusta.edu, with your relative's name, their graduation year and the institution they graduated
from. The Office of Alumni Engagement will be in touch with these students about obtaining
their legacy pin they will receive to wear at commencement.
Contact Us!
Do you still have any questions about the commencement ceremonies this semester? Email
the Commencement Team: commencement@augusta.edu.
Graduates: for any questions you may have about your diploma or graduation application,
please email gradapp@augusta.edu.
Learn our Alma Mater
"Augusta: The Bell Rings for Me"
Get ready for commencement by learning the words to our Alma Mater!
Smile!
Are you stumped about where you can go to take your graduation pictures? We've got
you covered! We've compiled a list of some photo opportunities around Augusta University's
campuses as well as some fun spots around Downtown Augusta. Tag us in your social
media posts: @aug_university
All commencement ceremonies are ticketed events; and all guests attending must have
a ticket, including children and infants older than one year old.
All convention center seating is general admission and there are no VIP tickets for
guests of graduates. Guests are not allowed on the floor before or during the ceremony.
Doors will open approximately 90 minutes prior to the start of the graduate hooding
and commencement ceremony and the 10 am undergraduate commencement ceremony. Doors
will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the 2 pm undergraduate commencement ceremony.
If your guest requires special accommodations, seating is available on a limited first-come,
first-served basis. Due to limited seating in the accessible areas, a maximum of one
person will be allowed to accompany the person with a disability in the designated
seating area. Guests who may need a disability-related accommodation to attend this
event should contact Rebecca Berger, Testing and Disability Services Director at Augusta
University. Ms. Berger can be reached by phone at 706-737-1469.
Parking
The Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center's address is 2 10th Street, Augusta.
Students and Faculty participating in commencement will park at no charge in the Georgia
Cyber Center parking deck, located at 1 11th Street, Augusta between 11th and 12th
streets in Downtown Augusta. Family members of graduates may ride with their student
and use this deck as well if it works best for ceremony travel accommodations.
Commencement guests can park in the Reynolds Street parking deck at no charge and
use the bridge to access the convention center. Guests who wish to park here will
need to tell the parking attendant of their attendance at the AU Commencement Ceremony.
Guests will not need to present vouchers upon entry or departure from this parking
deck. No commencement guests will be allowed to park in the designated reserved parking
spaces in the Reynolds Street parking deck.
Additionally, there are parking lots available on 9th-10th streets, many of them first
come, first serve. Please plan accordingly!
ADA Parking Accommodations
ADA Parking is available at the following parking decks:
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Parking Garage (located at 9th & Reynolds
Street)
Augusta University Nathan Deal Campus Parking Deck at the Georgia Cyber Center
Graduation Photography
GradImages will be on site to take professional photos of your graduate that will
be available for purchase following the ceremony. Text "Grad22" to 39771 for more
information.
Non-ticketed observers will be able to watch the ceremony live online. A playback
of each ceremony will be uploaded to YouTube following the ceremonies. Follow the
link below to access the livestream platform for commencement.
Graduates can expect to receive your diplomas 6-8 weeks following commencement. Diplomas
will be mailed to the address listed on your graduation application. Email gradapp@augusta.edu if you have any questions about your diploma issuing.
Stephanie Stuckey, pictured left in both rows, served as our keynote speaker for the
Fall 2023 Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony. Rodney Bullard, pictured right
in both rows, served as our keynote speaker for the Fall 2023 Undergraduate Commencement
Ceremony. Thank you, Ms. Stuckey and Mr. Bullard for providing great words of wisdom
for our graduates!
Deepali Giri, an alumna of the College of Nursing (pictured top row, middle), was
selected as our graduate student keynote speaker, providing the invocation for the
Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony. Justin Goddard, an alumni of the Hull
College of Business (pictured bottom row, middle), was selected as our student speaker
for the Fall 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Spring 2024 graduates, this
could be you at your commencement ceremony!
Applications have closed for the spring 2024 commencement student speakers and soloists.
Stay tuned to this page for who you selected as your student speakers!
Stay tuned to meet your Spring 2024 keynote speakers!
Location
Both commencement ceremonies will be held at Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
in Downtown Augusta
More than 900 students participated in ceremonies honoring undergraduate and graduate students for Augusta University's fall 2023 hooding and commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 13-14 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.
For Briana Campbell, a cybersecurity major graduating from Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, her experience at AU has been about strategically surrounding herself with people who can help her succeed by approaching each organization and class as a pool of knowledge and less a competition.
“I want to emphasis the hard work we’ve done and the obstacles we’ve faced and the perseverance through it all. There’s many different phases of hard work, there’s many different backgrounds everyone’s from and when we put in the hard work together, it’s something that got us here," said Deepali Giri, who will be receiving her Master of Science in the nursing program from the College of Nursing.
Grace Rolfe is the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital and Visual Storytelling degree from Augusta University.
Show Your Jaguar Pride
Celebrate with Us
We encourage the entire University community, including graduates, families, friends,
faculty, staff, students, and alumni, to post their photos and messages on social
media to honor the moment and celebrate our graduates using the commencement hashtag: