As the birthplace of public higher education, the University of Georgia has fostered a tradition of academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, and service to others since 1785. For our graduates, Commencement is a beginning, the start of the next chapter in their lives.
Whether you’re participating in the undergraduate Commencement ceremony or supporting your graduate, this information will help you prepare for and navigate graduation day.
Keepsakes
Programs
Digital programs will be available to download for the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony.
The program will contain the names of those who applied for Spring and Summer 2025 graduation. In order to appear in the program, candidates for degrees must when applying for graduation.
If you would like to receive a printed copy of the full Spring 2025 Commencement program, please fill out this form by June 6, 2025. Limit is two per graduate.
A summary program featuring the order of events will be handed out at the ceremony.
Diploma Frames and UGA Merchandise
UGA merchandise, including diploma frames, can be purchased from the University of Georgia Bookstore located next to Sanford Stadium as well as online at Jostens.
Academic Regalia (Cap & Gown)
Appropriate academic regalia must be worn by candidates to participate in the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony.
Candidates should wear their tassels on the right side prior to their degree being conferred and on the left side afterward. The mortarboard on the cap should be parallel to the ground.
Program-Specific Colors
With the exception of the honors tassels, the color of tassels are indicative of the academic subject area.
The colors associated with these subject areas are as follows:
| Subject Area | Color |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | maize |
| Arts, Letters, Humanities | white |
| Business and Accountancy | drab |
| Education | light blue |
| Engineering | orange |
| Fine Arts and Landscape Architecture | brown |
| Forestry and Natural Resources | russet |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | maroon |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | crimson |
| Law | purple |
| Music | pink |
| Pharmacy | olive green |
| Public Administration | peacock blue |
| Public Health | salmon pink |
| Science | golden yellow |
| Social Work | citron |
| Veterinary Science | gray |
Honors Tassels
Review complete information regarding respective standards for honors graduation.
Undergraduate students who anticipate graduating with honors may wear an honors tassel:
| Honors Designation | Tassel Color |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | Red, Silver and Black |
| Magna Cum Laude | Red and Silver |
| Cum Laude | Red and Black |