Celebrate Spring 2020 Commencement
Perimeter College will recognize its Spring 2020 graduates Wednesday, May 6.
Ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Clarkston Campus Gymnasium.
COMMENCEMENT COUNTDOWN
Graduation
The Graduation Process
(Associate Degree Candidates)
Graduation is just around the corner. Whether or not you choose to attend a commencement ceremony, you must apply for graduation.
Applying to Graduate
You are eligible to apply to graduate if you have a minimum of 1.85 and at least 45 earned credit hours.
During the semester in which you earn your 45 semester hours (generally about two semesters before you expect to graduate), you may apply online by logging into PAWS. To do so, from the Student Records block on the Enrollment tab, select Apply to Graduate. Pay the non-refundable $25 fee, which covers printing, packaging and mailing your diploma, and proceed with the directions.
After Applying to Graduate
You will be contacted by the Academic Assistance Office, four to eight weeks after completing your application to apply to graduate. In the meantime, continue to work with your academic advisor(s) to make sure you stay on track to graduate.
The Graduation Office will conduct an audit during the term listed on your application to see if you have met your requirements.
Final degree conferral (graduation) depends upon completing program requirements and the University minimums of 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) for undergraduate students.
Changing Your Graduation Date
If you cannot graduate as planned and need to participate in a later semester’s commencement ceremony, the Change of Graduation Date form at https://registrar.gsu.edu/graduation/graduation-change/ must be completed.
Ceremony
Perimeter College’s Spring 2020 ceremonies for associate degree candidates will be May 6, at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Clarkston Campus Gymnasium. Candidates for graduation should arrive at the Clarkston Campus at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for their respective 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. Commencements.
All attendees must have a ticket to attend the ceremonies, except young children seated in an adult’s lap. Attendees should arrive 30 minutes before Commencement begins. Overflow seating will be available in CL 1100, the library building auditorium at the Clarkston Campus.
Commencement Preparation
If attending a Perimeter College ceremony, you will be notified by the Perimeter College Commencement team about the ceremony date, location, regalia ordering procedures, and the RSVP information for tickets.
Official Georgia State University regalia is required for the ceremonies.
The following are important dates in your preparation for Commencement.
Feb. 21: Early Regalia Order Deadline
Order regalia at Herff Jones. Orders places by this deadline will be available for pickup at the Perimeter College Commencement Fair on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
March 25: Perimeter College Commencement Fair
Clarkston Campus Student Center
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
March 25: Online Regalia Order Deadline
March 25 is the final day to order caps and gowns online through Herff Jones. Orders placed after this date may carry additional fees.
April 27: Commencement Regalia Pickup
Regalia orders will be available for pickup at your home campus bookstore. For regalia assistance, call the University Bookstore at (404) 413-9700 or email bookstore@gsu.edu.
Commencement Events
The Perimeter College Spring Commencement Fair will be Wednesday, March 25, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., in the Clarkston Campus Student Center, Building CN.
Spring 2020 Commencement
Spring 2020 Commencement for Perimeter College associate degree candidates will take place in the Clarkston Campus Gymnasium on Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., depending upon the pathway assignment. For more information, email perimeterceremony@gsu.edu.
Cap and Gown Ordering
The early deadline to order Associate/Certificate caps and gowns for Spring 2020 (to be able to pick up at the March 25 Commencement Fair) is Feb. 21, 2020. However, you may continue to order online until March 25 at midnight. You also may order at the March 25 Commencement Fair.
If you order your cap and gown online prior to the deadline, but do not pick it up at the Commencement Fair, it may be picked up at your home campus Georgia State Perimeter College Bookstore beginning April 27.
Graduates who need to pick up their cap and gown on the day of Commencement (May 6) must pick it up at the Clarkston Campus bookstore.
Guest Tickets and Space
Overflow seating will be available in CL 1100, the library building auditorium at the Clarkston Campus.
Graduation FAQs
Degrees and Diplomas
The Office of the Registrar mails diplomas to graduates six to eight weeks after the official date of degree conferral (based on the delivery of printed diplomas and preparation for mailing).
All financial obligations to the University must be cleared before diplomas can be mailed.
Review the Degree Conferral and Diploma Information to find out important information about your achievement and the official document you will receive.
Caps and Gowns
The early deadline to order Associate/Certificate caps and gowns for Spring 2020 (to be able to pick up at the March 25 Commencement Fair) is Feb. 21, 2020. However, you may continue to order online until March 25 at midnight. You also may order at the March 25 Commencement Fair.
If you order your cap and gown online prior to the deadline, but do not pick it up at the Commencement Fair, it may be picked up at your home campus Georgia State Perimeter College Bookstore beginning April 27.
Graduates who need to pick up their cap and gown on the day of Commencement (May 6) must pick it up at the Clarkston Campus bookstore.
Perimeter College Commencement Ceremony Assignments for May 6, 2020
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
3:00 PM
Associate of Science
AS Chemistry
AS Computer Science
AS Dental Hygiene
AS Geology
AS Health Sciences (Health Information Administration, Health Science Professions Medical Technology, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy)
AS Kinesiology and Health (Exercise Science/Health Coach/Personal Training)
AS Nursing
AS Physics
AS Radiologic Technology
Associate of Arts
AA/AS Art
AS Computer Science
AS Education (Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Special, Health and Physical, Secondary)
AS Engineering
AA English
AA Film & Media Studies
AS General Studies
AA History
AA Journalism
AS Mathematics
AS Music
AA Philosophy
AA Political Science
AS Psychology
AA Speech Communication
AA Theatre
Associate of Arts
AS Business Administration
AS Criminal Justice
AA Homeland Security and Emergency Management
AS Sport Management
AS Social Work
AA Sociology
AA World Languages
AA World Languages with Business
10:30 AM
Associate of Science
AS Chemistry
AS Computer Science
AS Dental Hygiene
AS Engineering
AS Geology
AS Health Sciences (Health Information Administration, Health Science Professions Medical Technology, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy)
AS Kinesiology and Health (Exercise Science/Health Coach/Personal Training)
AS Nursing
AS Physics
AS Psychology
AS Radiologic Technology
AS Sport Management
AS Social Work
2:30 PM
Associate of Arts
AA Anthropology
AA Art
AA English
AA Film and Media Studies
AA Foreign Language with Business
AA Foreign Language
AA History
AA Homeland Security and Emergency Management
AA Journalism
AA Mathematics
AA Philosophy
AA Political Science
AA Sociology
AA Speech Communication
AA Theatre
Associate of Science
AS Business Administration
AS Education
AS General Studies
AS Music