Graduation

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone in your academic career!

Graduation ceremonies are held at the end of each semester. At the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, three separate ceremonies are conducted—one for each college: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. All ceremonies are held at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church. At the end of the summer semester, one combined ceremony is held for all colleges.

TICKETS

• Tickets are required for the ceremony.
• Due to limited seating, each graduate participating in the ceremony will be able to order up to SIX tickets.
• The link to reserve tickets will be provided via your @athens.edu email account after November 20, 2026.
• If additional tickets are needed, graduates may wish to contact fellow graduates to inquire about any unused tickets that may be available.
• Guests without tickets will not be admitted.

As you begin planning for your ceremony, there are several other important details you should know. If you need information not provided on this site, please refer to the link Graduation Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 256-233-8103 or 256-233-8108.

For those who aren’t able to attend, we will be streaming the live event. Links will be made available through the Athens State University website and social media accounts.

Fall 2026 Ceremony

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Lindsay Lane Baptist Church 1300 Lindsay Ln S Athens, AL  35613

• College of Arts and Sciences – 9:00 am (including those seeking secondary education certification)
• College of Business – 1:00 pm
• College of Education – 4:00 pm

As guests of Lindsay Lane Baptist Church, we will respect the following:

• No food or beverages are permitted in the church sanctuary
• No balloons are permitted in the church sanctuary

Diplomas

In addition to your diploma document, a digital version of your diploma will be provided. A student’s major or minor does not appear on the diploma but is listed on the student’s academic transcript.
For Fall 2026 graduates, diplomas will be mailed by January 15, 2027.

Graduation Ceremony Times

Graduation Ceremony Times for 2026-2028