Celebrate Fall 2019 Commencement
Perimeter College will recognize its graduates Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.
Ceremonies will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 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 will need to APPLY FOR GRADUATION. The deadline to apply for graduation for Fall 2019 is Aug. 31. Apply in PAWS.
Applying to Graduate
You are eligible to apply to graduate if you meet the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements (a minimum of 1.85 to apply, but 2.0 to graduate) and have at least 45 earned credit hours.
During the semester in which you reach 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
Academics
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.
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 Gradation Date
If you know you cannot graduate as planned and need to graduate in a later semester or participate in a later commencement ceremony, you must complete the Change of Graduation Date form.
The Graduation Office will conduct an audit during the term listed on your application to see if you have met your requirements.
Ceremony
Perimeter College’s Fall 2019 ceremonies for associate degree candidates will be Dec. 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., in the Clarkston Campus Gymnasium.
The last day to order your cap and gown is Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.
Cap and Gown Ordering
Guest Tickets and Space
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).
(For example, the official day of conferral for students graduating in fall semester of 2018 was Dec. 21, 2018. Diplomas mailed eight weeks from that date could be received in late February.)
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
If you want to pick up your cap and gown at the GSU Perimeter College Commencement Fair on Oct. 31, you must order it online by Sept. 27. Orders placed after Sept. 27 — or those not picked up at the Commencement Fair — may be picked up at your home campus Georgia State Perimeter College Bookstore beginning Dec. 5.
The deadline for online ordering is 11:59 p.m., Nov. 1.
Graduates who need to pick up their cap and gown on the day of Commencement (Dec. 18) must pick it up at the Clarkston Campus bookstore.
Commencement Ceremonies
Perimeter College Fall Commencement ceremonies will be Dec. 18, 2019.
The big day arrives in:
Candidates must apply for graduation by Aug. 31.
Georgia State University Perimeter College
Commencement Fair
Be sure to drop in at the Commencement Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 31, Clarkston Campus Student Center.
The fair is coming in:
Order your regalia online.
Commencement Ceremonies
Perimeter College Fall Commencement ceremonies will be Dec. 18, 2019.
The big day arrives in:
Candidates must apply for graduation by Aug. 31.