Graduation

Physical Distancing

To accommodate physical distancing and other public health guidelines, modifications to the traditional ceremony are necessary. These include, but are not limited to:

• No student processional.  Candidates may invite up to four guests, who will sit with the candidate during the ceremony. 
• During the ceremony, candidate degrees will be conferred. The candidates will also have an opportunity to walk across the stage and be congratulated by the President as their name is read. There will be no contact at any point or any handshakes on stage.
• Temperature checks will be required and face coverings must be worn at all times. This includes during photographs. Graduates are encouraged to take photographs on Front Campus after their ceremony. See a map of our favorite photo spots on campus.

Preparing for your ceremony

Each student participating in the ceremony must reserve a time online.

• Before departing from home, candidates and guests should each review the detailed information for their scheduled ceremony, available on the Registrar’s Office page.
• Graduation candidates and their guests should arrive together at Georgia College's Centennial Center fifteen minutes before the session start time. Candidates must bring their reservation page with them.
• Parking and Transportation staff will direct drivers to a specific parking area. Please follow their directions and remain in your vehicle.
• Staff members will come to each car and check the group in. Candidates and guests will remain in their vehicle until directed to enter the Centennial Center as a group. Entry will be paced to allow social distancing.
• Groups will enter Centennial Center at the southeast entrance of the building and will exit on the southwest corner after the candidate has crossed the stage. Upon exiting, guests should return to their vehicle and depart the Centennial Center parking lot immediately.