Ceremony
Athens State University typically holds graduation ceremonies after each semester. Each academic college will have separate ceremonies at the end of the fall semester and spring semester. There will be one ceremony at the end of the summer semester to include all colleges.
For those who aren’t able to attend, we will be streaming the event live. Links will be made available through the Athens State University website (https://www.athens.edu/commencement/ and social media accounts.
Cap/Tassel, Gown, and Hood
Students may purchase these items from the University Bookstore from now until the day of graduation. The cost is:
- Undergraduate Cap, Gown, & Tassel: $46.00
- Masters Cap, Gown, & Tassel: $92.75
Various packages are available online and may be purchased until March 27, 2023: colleges.herffjones.com/college/athensstate.
Tassels
Tassel colors by major are listed below.
College of Arts and Sciences (includes secondary certification)
- White – All Humanities and Social Science Majors (B.A., B.S., M.A.)
- Gold – All Science and Mathematics Majors (B.S., M.S.)
- Cream – Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., M.A.)
College of Business
- Drab – All Business Majors (B.S., M.S.)
College of Education
- Blue – All Education Majors earning a B.S.Ed. or M.Ed. (except Physical Education)
- Green – All Physical Education Majors
Class Rings & Announcements (must be ordered online by March 27, 2023)
For information regarding the ordering of class rings and announcements, go to http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/athensstate/
Honor Medallions
Students who will graduate with honors (as defined below) may order their medallion up until the day of graduation through the bookstore: https://www.bkstr.com/athensstatestore/shop/graduation, or at the bookstore on campus. The cost of the honor medallion is $20.00 plus tax.
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 to 4.0
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 to 3.89
- Cum Laude: 3.50 to 3.69
HONORS ARE NOT DESIGNATED TO GRADUATE DEGREES
Academic Honors and Awards Policy
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.