Graduation Preparation

Caps, gowns, and hoods may be purchased online from Jostens.  Please click the button below for purchasing information. Announcements can be ordered online from Jostens.

Important Dates

Order by 10/25/26.  Regalia will be shipped to your home.

Please note: If you order your academic regalia from a different vendor, Jostens will not be able to assist you with missing or replacement items.

Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for Fall 2026 graduation is October 1st.

TICKET REGISTRATION OPEN: October 26 -November 6 

Ticket registration IS NOW OPEN for the University of Georgia Fall 2026 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony held at Stegeman Coliseum on Friday, December 11, at 10:00 a.m. 

Commencement tickets are general admission and are required for ALL guest attendees AND graduates.  

Please click here to REGISTER for Fall Undergraduate Commencement tickets. 

Step 1: On a smartphone, CLICK HERE to access your account. 
 
Step 2: Click “Sign In as a Student” at the top of the login box.  

Step 3: Enter your MyID credentials.  

Step 4: Once you are signed into your account, Go to My Account, click on Ticket Applications and choose 2025 Fall Commencement to register for your graduate ticket. 

Note: Students will receive a Commencement Ticket Confirmation email from ugatickets@sports.uga.edu.

Ticket Registration:

• Closes: Friday, November 6, at 5:00 p.m. 
• UGA ID (81) number required.  

Number of Tickets:

• Up to 4 guest tickets. 
• One (1) ticket per graduate.  
  • Graduates must have their own digital ticket to enter the Coliseum. 

Additional Tickets:

• Can be requested during ticket registration. 
• Allocated on a first-come, first-served basis dependent upon availability after ticket registration closes.  
• Cannot be guaranteed, but we will attempt to accommodate requests to the best of our ability. 
• For better accommodation, please only register for the number of guest tickets you need during ticket registration. 

Ticket Delivery: 

Tickets will be delivered electronically on Wednesday, November 18, and must be presented upon entry via a smartphone. If available, additional guest tickets will be also allocated on November 18. 

Again, registration closes on November 6. We cannot guarantee guest tickets for those who do not register by the deadline.  

Questions regarding eligibility for graduation: please contact the Office of the Registrar at reghelp@uga.edu. 

Questions regarding digital tickets: Please call UGA Ticket Office at 706-542-1231. 

Undergraduates who apply to graduate for the Fall 2026 semesters by the October 1st deadline will be allowed to participate in the Fall Undergraduate Commencement ceremony.  Students who have not applied for graduation, or who graduated in a different semester are not eligible to participate.

For general information regarding graduation requirements, consult the UGA Bulletin. To ensure that you have met all the requirements for graduation, check with a degree program specialist in the dean’s office of your school or college. You should also be checking your progress via DegreeWorks. All undergraduates must apply to graduate for the semester in which they will take their last course(s) toward their graduation requirements using the graduation application in Athena.

Graduate Recognition

Undergraduate degree candidates will rise with their school or college when degrees are conferred.

Degree candidates earning Latin honors will be recognized during the ceremony. Degree candidates who meet the following GPA criteria and who do not have a FERPA restriction will be noted in the commencement program. Latin honors distinctions effective for Spring and Summer 2026 undergraduates are found below:

Latin Honors Distinction	GPA Requirement
Cum Laude	3.60-3.74
Magna Cum Laude	3.75-3.89
Summa Cum Laude	3.90-4.00

First Honor Graduates have maintained a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average on all work attempted at the University of Georgia as well as all college-level transfer work attempted prior to or following enrollment at the University. These students are celebrated for their high standards of academic excellence and their outstanding achievements. Their regalia includes a fourragère, a braided cord, worn on the shoulder.

For the purposes of the commencement program, Latin honors recognition is based on the student’s overall undergraduate GPA going into the student’s last semester. Final Latin honors will be determined following the conclusion of the student’s last semester.

• Please follow the Clear Bag Policy.
• Weapons Detection Nuisances 
• On-site wheelchairs are NOT available. If a guest has difficulty walking, they are strongly encouraged to bring their own wheelchair. 
• Graduates should leave purses, coats, and other belongings with family members.
• In advance of the ceremony, graduates should pick a place to meet family and friends once the ceremony is completed.
• Once graduates have found their seat on Stegeman Coliseum floor, they should remain in the seat and not stand in the aisles.
• Please be respectful of those around you and the fact that this is a formal academic ceremony. Beach balls, air horns, and other similar distractions may be confiscated.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any UGA Commencement ceremony.

Visitors with disability concerns are strongly encouraged to arrive early at Stegeman Coliseum. Doors open 2 hours prior to the start of the ceremony.

Main entrances to Stegeman Coliseum along Sanford Drive and Carlton Street are wheelchair- accessible. 

On-site wheelchairs are NOT available. If a guests has difficulty walking, they are strongly encouraged to bring their own wheelchair. Wheelchairs are commonly available for short-term rental from medical supply stores and some pharmacies.

Disability Parking and Transportation

Parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Hoke Smith Annex Lot (S12) adjacent to Stegeman Coliseum. The main entrances to Stegeman Coliseum along Sanford Drive and Carlton Street are wheelchair-accessible.

Disability Seating

Seating for guests in wheelchairs is very limited in Stegeman Coliseum. Disability and companion seating is located along the top row of the lower level. Disability seating allows access for one person in a wheelchair and one companion. Additional family members will need to sit separately in general seating. Please plan accordingly.

The Arch

For University of Georgia alumni with mobility impairments who choose to pass through the Arch after graduation, the University will have a temporary platform in place on Saturday, December 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For related questions, contact Jean Lorrain, in director of the Equal Opportunity Office, at 706-542‑7912 or ugaeoo@uga.edu.