Ceremony
Athens State University holds Commencement Exercises after each semester.  Each academic college will have separate ceremonies at the end of fall semester and spring semester.  There will be one ceremony at the end of the summer semester to include all colleges.

Cap and Gown
Students must purchase the cap, gown and tassel from the University Bookstore.  The cost is $30.00 plus tax.

Tassels
Tassels will be given out with the cap and gown.  Tassel colors for majors are listed below.

College of Arts and Sciences (includes secondary certification)
White      All Humanities and Social Science Majors (B.A., B.S.)
Gold        All Science and Mathematics Majors (B.S.)

College of Business
Olive        All Business Majors

College of Education
Blue        All Education Majors earning a B.S.Ed. (except Physical Education)
Green     All Physical Education Majors

Announcements
Personalized announcements can be ordered from Jostens at www.Jostens.com .

Class Rings
Class rings may be ordered from Jostens at www.Jostens.com.  The University Bookstore has ring brochures and ring sizers. 

Honor Medallions
Students who will graduate with honors (as defined below) may purchase an honor medallion from the University Bookstore.  The cost of the honor medallion is $15.00.

Summa Cum Laude           3.90 to 4.0
Magna Cum Laude             3.70 to 3.89
Cum Laude                          3.50 to 3.69

Photographs
A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the President.  Proof pictures will be mailed directly to the student by the photographer at no cost or obligation.