Graduating Class of '25
The Class of 2025 commencement ceremony will be held on Oglethorpe University’s academic quad on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9 a.m. No tickets are necessary for guests to attend.
The ceremony will be livestreamed with English and Spanish subtitles.
Important dates & times
2024-2025 Graduation Application Deadlines:
- Fall 2024 Term – November 1
- Spring 2025 Term – April 1
- Summer 2025 Term – July 1
March 4 – 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Campus ring events, graduation product information, and ordering in TLCC
Order graduation products online here.
March 21: Cap and gown order deadline for campus pickup
April 11: Cap and gown order deadline for home delivery ($14.90 shipping)
Cultural/Affinity Ceremonies
These special gatherings require RSVP. Graduating seniors will receive an email with the official invite and RSVP information in January. Contact [email protected] with questions.
- April 19 – Si Se Pudo: Latinx Graduation Celebration
Conant Performing Arts Center, details TBA - April 16 – Kente Robing Ceremony
Conant Performing Arts Center, details TBA - April 21 – Lavender Graduation
TLCC, Trustee Room, details TBA
April 22 – 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Cap and gown distribution in TLCC
Saturday, May 3 – Commencement Ceremony
Graduates should report to the Library Atrium in Lowry Hall by 8 a.m.
Guests are encouraged to be seated by 8:45 a.m. No tickets required. Seating is first-come, first-served. The ceremony will be held on the quad, rain or shine.
The ceremony also will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Diplomas will be mailed 3-4 weeks after the graduation ceremony to the address designated on the graduation application.
Graduation Etiquette
To ensure a safe environment and so that all guests can see their graduate during the ceremony, please note these requests:
- Keep walkways open.
- Do not bring pyrotechnics, including confetti cannons, smoke bombs, sparklers, etc.
- Designated photo areas are for professional photographers. Please wait until after the ceremony to approach these areas. This includes standing in front of the stage to take photos.
- If you bring posters or signs, they should not block the view of the ceremony for other guests at any time.
Questions?
Please continue to check your Oglethorpe email and this website for information as it becomes available. For additional questions, contact [email protected].
Media contact: Lance Wallace, Vice President of Marketing and Communications.