Spring 2025

Friday, December 6 at 3 p.m.

Saturday, December 7 at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

The ceremony will take place in the Athletic Center on Clayton State’s main campus.

Yes, students will walk across the stage to receive recognition. When their name is called, graduates will walk to the stage, where the dean of their college will hand them their diploma cover. They will then proceed to shake hands with the president of the university. This moment serves as a symbolic milestone, representing the completion of their academic journey.

Yes. The commencement student walkthrough is on May 8 from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Athletics Center.

Yes. The Grad Team will be in attendance at all ceremonies to take photos. For more information, please visit The Grad Team's website or call (833) 489-4723.

Yes. The alternate viewing is located in the Student Activities Center Ballrooms.

Yes. The archived live streams can be found on the live stream page.

Yes. Commencement caps and gowns are available for purchase online. Orders will be mailed to the student. For questions about an order, please contact the vendor at (540) 387-0000 or email the vendor.

Yes. The event will be streamed and accessible via the Clayton State University website.

The commencement program is available for download. All programs will be available the week of the ceremony.

Disability accommodations can be provided upon request for graduates and guests with disabilities. To request accommodations, please complete the event accommodation request form on the Disability Services website  or contact them at (678) 466-5445.  Large-print programs will be available at the ceremony upon request for guests with low vision.