Commencement

Be ready for your special day by being sure to grab your cap and gown and participate in Commencement Rehearsal.

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Herff Jones

Announcements, Cap & Gown and Frames

Gifts for Grads

University Bookstore

Cap and Gowns, Gifts, University Apparel and More

Thu. August 3 @ 4 p.m.

Commencement Rehearsal

Get Ready: Commencement Rehearsal - Thursday, August 3 @ 4 p.m. | Al Lawson Center

Cards, Cords & Pins

Card, Cord & Pinning Information

Commencement Card-Cord Pick Up & Pinning Ceremonies Schedule

Strictly Enforced

Clear Bag Policy

Strollers, signs, banners, balloons, and air horns are not permitted in the arena.

Weather

Commencement Program

Find your graduate in the Summer 2023 Program

Reminders For Grads.

Important Reminders

Summer '23 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Count Down

Fall '23 Commencement

December 13, 2023...Details Coming Soon.

Navigating FAMU

Venom Express

Commencement Parking

Where to Park for Commencement and ADA Parking Information

Driving Directions

Bookstore Hours (coming soon)

Location:

Student Services Center, 601 Robert and Trudie Perkins Way, Tallahassee, FL 32307

PHONE:

850-599-3070

EMail:

bksfamu@bncollege.com

Expand the questions below for answers to commonly asked questions regarding FAMU's Commencement ceremony.

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Is the ceremony available to watch online?

You may watch the Commencement ceremony on FAMU's Facebook page, FAMU's YouTube channel: FAMUTube1887, or on FAMU TV20.

Are tickets needed to attend?

Tickets are not required to attend Commencement.

Will printed programs be available to graduates and guests?

One program will be provided for each graduate. All general attendance guests will be able to access the digital program by scanning the QR code posted throughout the arena.

Are strollers allowed in the arena? What other items are prohibited?

Strollers, balloons, signs, banners and horns are not permitted in the arena at any time during the event. Please be sure to review the Clear Bag and Prohibited Item Policy.

Are all graduates required to complete the Exit Survey?

Yes, the Exit Survey must be completed before prospective graduates receive their name cards and cords. Access the Summer 2022 Exit Survey.

Is there a clear bag policy for the Commencement ceremonies?

Yes, the University's clear bag policy will be enacted and enforced during the ceremonies. Please be sure to review the Clear Bag and Prohibited Item Policy.

When is Commencement Rehearsal?

Commencement rehearsal will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center.

How and where do we purchase our regalia for Commencement?

You may purchase regalia online and from the University bookstore.

Will a student be allowed to apply for graduation this semester and participate in a ceremony held in a later semester?

Students are required to participate in the ceremony for which they have applied for graduation. For example, if a student applies for graduation during the Spring term, they will only be able to participate in the Spring Commencement ceremony. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Is the Summer 2023 Commencement program available to download?

Access the Summer 2023 Commencement program

In the event of Inclement Weather

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Songfest Memo (Members of Fraternities/Sororities)

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Are there any rules and stipulations about taking grad photos and videos around campus?

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What time do I need to arrive to Gaither Gym on the day of commencement for staging and to line up?

Please arrive 90 Minutes prior to the start of your designated commencement ceremony for staging.

Where can I view the Spring 2023 Graduation Photos?

View Photos

Bragg Memorial Stadium Parking Map

Access Parking Map

Commencement Chairs

Name	Email	Phone
Bomani H. Spell	bomani.spell@famu.edu	(850) 599-3183
Valencia Matthews, Ph.D.	valencia.matthews@famu.edu	850-599-3430
Sabrina Thompson	sabrina.thompson@famu.edu	850-412-5755

See past Commencement Programs and our Rattler Graduates.

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Fall 2023

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Spring 2023

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Summer 2023

Commencement

Herff Jones

University Bookstore

Commencement Rehearsal

Card, Cord & Pinning Information

Clear Bag Policy

Weather Watch

Commencement Program

Important Reminders

Fall '23 Commencement

Commencement Shuttle Services

Commencement Parking

Where are You Traveling From?

Commencement Chairs

Commencement Programs Archive