Spring 2021 Commencement
Updated locations for Tallahassee Commencement:
Due to the threat of inclement weather, FAMU’s Commencement exercises scheduled for Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 will now be held inside the Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. Social distancing protocols and procedures will continue to be practiced during all Commencement activities.
Florida A&M University will host in-person ceremonies for its Spring 2021 Commencement. The University will host ceremonies beginning on Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. Our students, parents, faculty and staff are top priority, and the University will continue to adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Board of Governors guidelines to ensure the health and safety of everyone. We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with all of our spring 2021 graduates.
These ceremonies will celebrate only Spring 2021 graduates. The University will host an in-person ceremony for 2020 graduates this summer.
Clear Bag Policy
Florida A&M University has implemented a clear bag policy for Commencement to provide a safer environment for the public and expedite entry into Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. This policy limits the size and types of bags permitted. Items must be carried or fit into a permissible clear plastic bag or a small clutch (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5’). All persons, approved bags and permitted items are subject to search upon entry and may be subject to additional search within the stadium. Anyone possessing prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicle or dispose of them at the entrance doors.
FAMU has the authority to prohibit any items deemed to be a security or safety risk. This policy is subject to change without notice
How to access your Spring 2021 Commencement Tickets:
Note: Make sure you utilize your famu.edu email address. If you already have an account with your famu.edu address, simply log in and proceed to Step 5.
Although tickets are numbered, guests may sit in their preferred, general admission location within designated seating areas on a first-come, first-served basis, provided social distancing guidelines are observed.
1. All candidates for the Spring 2021 Commencement should visit: am.ticketmaster.com/famu/graduation
2. In the top right corner, click the “Sign In” button.
3. Click “Sign Up” at the bottom of the menu next to the “New to Ticketmaster.”
a. Make sure you utilize your famu.edu email address. If you already have an account under your famu.edu email address, simply login and proceed to step 5.
4. Once your password is established, sign into the Account Manager website.
5. Select four (4) for the number of tickets.
6. Click the shopping cart in the top right corner; then click “Continue.”
7. Choose “Mobile” as your delivery method, then click “Continue;” next, accept the terms and conditions; then select “Submit Order.”
Students may send the tickets to guests using one of two of the following methods:
Via email:
1. From the confirmation email, click “Manage Tickets.”
2. Click “FAMU Spring Graduation;” then click the graduation “ticket.”
3. Lastly, click “Transfer,” and enter the guest’s information.
4. From the “my event” tab: select graduation, then click “transfer.” Complete the form for guests to receive tickets via email.
a. You may select all four tickets to send to one guest or choose or select the number of ticket(s) you would like to send to a particular guest.
Via text message:
5. Sign into Account Manager from your mobile device; under “my event,” select graduation, open ticket and save it to your mobile device. Students may send a screenshot of the ticket(s) to guests.
The following schedule has been announced for Spring 2021 Commencement:
Friday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Arthenia Joyner, Alumna and Former State Senator (FL)
School of Allied Health Sciences
School of Environment
College of Education
Saturday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Brian Lamb, Florida Board of Governors Vice Chair and Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
School of Business and Industry
Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Lloyd Austin III, 28th U.S. Secretary of Defense
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Military Commissions
Sunday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Keith Clinkscales, Alumnus and Founder of The Shadow League
College of Science and Technology
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences
School of Architecture and Engineering Technology
School of Journalism and Graphic Communication
College of Engineering
School of Nursing
Monday, May 10 at 9 a.m.
College of Law
Schedule of Ceremonies
All main campus ceremonies will take place at Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
(See schedule posted above)
Graduation Rehearsals
Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee, Florida
Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
Cap and Gown
Students who have applied for graduation may place orders for cap and gown through the University Bookstore.
Link: https://famu.bncollege.com/shop/famu/home
Tickets
To ensure proper social distancing, each graduate will only be allowed four (4) tickets. Graduates will receive their tickets electronically via their FAMU.edu email address. Graduates will be responsible for distributing tickets to their four (4) guests. Each ticket will have an individual bar code and should not be duplicated.
Tickets will be distributed to the graduates electronically one week prior to the ceremony. Tickets will be sent to the graduate’s FAMU.edu email address.
Inclement Weather Plan
Spring 2021 Commencement
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will graduates need a ticket?
Tickets are not required for graduate entry.
2) Will there be an opportunity to get additional tickets?
In order to follow CDC guidelines and allow for proper social distancing for graduates and their guests in the stadium, each graduate will be allowed only four (4) tickets and will not be given additional tickets.
3) Will there be an opportunity to purchase additional tickets?
To ensure proper social distancing, each graduate will only be allowed four (4) tickets.
4) Will children need a ticket?
Tickets are required for all guests five years of age or older.
5) How will graduates receive tickets?
Graduates will receive their tickets electronically via their FAMU.edu email address. Graduates will be responsible for distributing tickets to their four (4) guests. Each ticket will have an individual bar code and should not be duplicated.
6) When will tickets be distributed?
Tickets will be distributed to the graduates electronically one week prior to the ceremony. Tickets will be sent to the graduate’s FAMU.edu email address.
7) Are guests' tickets assigned or is it general admission?
Guests may select their seats once they enter the stadium. Selected seating must adhere to appropriate social distancing guidelines. Seating will be marked.
8) Are graduates required to attend rehearsal?
Two rehearsals are scheduled to accommodate graduates that may be traveling from out of town. However, if you are unable to attend a rehearsal, you will still be able to participate in the ceremony.
9) Will face coverings be required?
Face coverings are required for all graduates and guests. Graduates will be allowed to remove their face covering only while taking photos provided by GradImages.
10)Are graduates allowed to attend more than one ceremony?
Graduates are allowed to attend another ceremony only if they have a ticket to attend another ceremony.
11)Will the ceremony be live-streamed?
Yes, the ceremony will be live-streamed and available to view on FAMU's YouTube page (YouTube.com/FAMUTube1887).
12)Will there be an opportunity to purchase additional tickets?
To ensure proper social distancing, each graduate will only be allowed four (4) tickets.
13)Can a 2020 graduate participate in any of the April 23-25, 2021 ceremonies?
The rescheduled ceremony for 2020 graduates will take place in July 2021. More details are coming soon.
14)How will diplomas be distributed?
Students attending in person ceremonies will receive a diploma cover. Graduates that are not attending will receive their diploma covers in the mail.
15)What about inclement weather?
In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the Al Lawson Center.
16)How will graduates receive honor cords?
The deans from each college and school will distribute the cords to their respective students.
