From the Dean's Desk
Below you will find more information pertaining to the different commencement exercises offered by the college and the university. The faculty and staff of the College of the Arts look forward to celebrating your academic achievement with you and your guests.
– Dean Wade Weast
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Bachelor’s degree candidates in all schools are invited to attend the University Undergraduate Commencement.
Ph.D. degree candidates are invited to attend the Ph.D. Commencement and Hooding Ceremony.
More information about each of these university ceremonies can be found at http://commencement.gsu.edu.
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The College of the Arts Master’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 10th in Student Center East at Georgia State University. Master’s Students must register with the university in advance to participate in the college’s Master’s Commencement Ceremony. To register, please visit commencement.gsu.edu.
Schedule
12:30 p.m.
Check-in begins in the Lobby of Student Center East. All graduates must check in no later than 1:15 in order to participate in the ceremony.
1:15 p.m.
Graduates begin lining up for the ceremony
2:00 p.m.
Ceremony Begins in the Speaker’s Auditorium (Student Center East)
Following the ceremony, all participating faculty, graduates and their guests are invited to a reception to celebrate the occasion. No RSVP is required for the reception.
Dress Code for the COTA Master’s Commencement Ceremony
All graduates are encouraged to wear full graduation regalia (cap, gown and hood) for the ceremony. Alternatively, students may dress appropriately for a formal occasion. Caps and gowns should be ordered online at herffjones.com. For assistance regarding custom regalia, contact the Georgia State Bookstore at 404-413-9700 or at www.gsu.bkstr.com/.
Guest Attendance
Friends and family are invited to attend this ceremony. Seating for family and friends will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special Accommodations for Graduates and Guests
If you or your guests have any special needs, please contact the College of the Arts Office of the Dean at cotacommencement@gsu.edu or 404-413-3186. Please notify us of your needs at least one week prior to the ceremony.
How do I participate in the Master's Commencement Ceremony?
The deadline to register for the ceremony is Friday, May 3.
- Please note: registering to participate in this ceremony is not the same as applying to graduate. In addition to completing your application to graduate in PAWS, you must also register at the above link to notify the college that you will participate in the Master’s Commencement Ceremony.
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The College of the Arts has been allocated preferential parking in M Deck at a rate of $10 per vehicle. Please see the Downtown Interactive Campus Map for more information.
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Guests should find a seat in the Speaker’s Auditorium upon arrival. At 2:00 p.m., doors will close and the ceremony will begin promptly.
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If you have other questions regarding the university’s undergraduate or Ph.D. commencement ceremonies, please visit https://commencement.gsu.edu.