Commencement

GET READY!

 

Thursday, November 14

Last day to apply online for graduation.
If you miss this deadline, your name will not appear in the program.
 


Thursday, December 12

Commencement Rehearsal  |  4 pM  |  Al Lawson Center
 


Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, December 13

Saturday, December 14

6 PM | Al Lawson Center 9 AM | Al Lawson Center
  • College of Agriculture and Food Sciences
  • College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities & Military Commissioning
  • School of Architecture and Engineering Technology
  • School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
  • School of the Environment
  • School of Nursing
  • College of Education
  • College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences-Institute of Public Health
  • School of Allied Health Sciences
  • FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
  • College of Science and Technology
  • College of Law
  • School of Business and Industry

 

Additional Information     Order Caps and Gowns

 

 

Important Things To Know 

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

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Announcements, Cap & Gowns, and Frames

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Gifts for Grads

Cap and Gowns, Gifts, University Apparel and More

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Cards, Cords & Pins

Commencement Card-Cord Pick Up & Pinning Ceremonies Schedule 

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Strictly Enforced

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

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Weather

FAMU wants to ensure all attendees are safe during commencement. We monitor the weather to keep attendees informed of any changes or delays to the event schedule.

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Access the Program

Find your graduate in the Commencement Program here - Fall 2024 Forthcoming

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Reminders For Grads

COMMENCEMENT IMPORTANT REMINDERS

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Exit Survey

Graduating Students Click Here To Complete

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Commencement Countdown

  • Fall 2024 Commencement 
    Friday, December 13 | 6 p.m.
    Saturday, December 14 | 9 a.m.
  • Spring 2025 Commencement
    Friday, May 2 | 6 p.m.
    Saturday, May 3 | 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Summer 2025 Commencement
    Friday, August 1

Shuttle Services and Parking 

Navigating FAMU

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Venom Express 

Park-n-Ride 

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Where to Park for Commencement and ADA Parking Information

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Driving Directions 

Driving Directions to Campus

University Bookstore

  • FALL 2024 COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND

    Curbside Pickup Available

    Friday, December 13
    8 a.m. — 5 p.m.

    Saturday, December 14
    7 a.m. — 12 p.m.

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

    850-599-3070

    bksfamu@bncollege.com

 

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Commencement Chairs

Bomani H. Spell
bomani.spell@famu.edu
850-599-3183
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D.
valencia.matthews@famu.edu
850-599-3430
Sabrina  P. Thompson
sabrina.thompson@famu.edu
850-412-5755

 

 

Other Resources

Helpful links and information for graduates, including career services, alumni networks, and additional support for transitioning into post-graduation life.

 

Academic Advisors

Apply for Graduation

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Association

Career & Professional
Development Center

Office of
The Registrar

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tickets are not required to attend Commencement.

You may watch the Commencement ceremony on

FAMU's Facebook page: FAMU1887, FAMU's YouTube channel: FAMUTube1887, or on FAMU TV20.

No physical copies will be printed.

All guests will be able to access the digital program by scanning the QR code posted throughout the arena. 

Access to the Commencement program will be available on Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Click HERE

The following items are PROHIBITED:

Strollers

Balloons

Signs

Banners

Air Horns (or noise makers of any kind)

are NOT PERMITTED in the arena at any time during the event. These items obstruct views and traffic flow of all attendees.

PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CLEAR BAG AND PROHIBITED ITEM POLICY.
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.

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

Commencement rehearsal will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Al Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center.

Ceremony starts at 6 p.m., please arrive 90 Minutes prior (4:30 p.m.) to the start of your designated commencement ceremony for staging. 

Ceremony starts at 9 a.m., please arrive 90 Minutes prior (7:30 a.m.) to the start of your designated commencement ceremony for staging. 

You may purchase regalia online and from the University bookstore before the deadline:

For more information see the Cap and Gown Order Graphic. 

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.

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