Commencement
Spring 2025
COMMENCEMENT
Commencement
Colleges and Schools, Time and Place
Friday, may 2 | 6 p.m. | Lawson Center
College of Education, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Institute of Public Health, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of
the Environment
Saturday, may 3 | 9 a.m. | Lawson Center
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, College of Social Sciences,
Arts, and Humanities, Military Commissioning, School of Architecture
and Engineering Technology, & FAMU-FSU College of Engineering,
Saturday, may 3 | 2 p.m. | Lawson Center
College of Science and Technology,
College of Law, School of Business and Industry, School of Journalism & Graphic
Communication, School of Nursing
Last Day to Apply for Graduation Online
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 | 11:59 pm
*If your miss this deadline, your name will not appear in the program.
*If you miss this deadline, you will need to apply for graduation for spring 2025.
Time and Place
Rehearsal
Thursday, May 1 | 4 pm | Al Lawson Center
Line of March:
Begins Approximatly 20 Minutes Before the Scheduled Start Time of Ceremoney
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER(S)
ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON
Commencement Photo Gallery
Important Things To Know
Be ready for your special day by being sure to grab your cap and gown and participate in Commencement Rehearsal.
Commencement Card-Cord Pick Up & Pinning Ceremonies Schedule
Strollers, signs, banners, balloons, and air horns are not permitted in the arena.
FAMU wants to ensure all attendees are safe during commencement. We monitor the weather to keep attendees informed of any changes or delays to the event schedule.
Find your graduate in the Commencement Program here - Spring 2025 Forthcoming
Commencement Countdown
- Spring 2025 Commencement
Friday, May 2 | 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 | 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Summer 2025 Commencement
Friday, August 1 | 6 p.m. - Fall 2025 Commencement
Friday, December 12 | 6 p.m.
Parking, Accomodations and Lodging
Navigating FAMU & Tallahassee
University Bookstore
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SPRING 2025 COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
Curbside Pickup Available
Friday, May 2
8 a.m. — 5 p.m.Saturday, May 3
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. -
Student Services Center, 601 Robert and Trudie Perkins Way, Tallahassee, FL 32307 | Business and Auxiliary Services
850-599-3070
bksfamu@bncollege.com
Commencement Chairs
| Bomani H. Spell bomani.spell@famu.edu 850-599-3183 |
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D. valencia.matthews@famu.edu 850-599-3430 |
Sabrina P. Thompson sabrina.thompson@famu.edu 850-412-5755 |
Other Resources
Helpful links and information for graduates, including career services, alumni networks, and additional support for transitioning into post-graduation life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expand the questions below for answers to commonly asked questions regarding FAMU's Commencement ceremony.
Tickets are not required to attend Commencement.
You may watch the Commencement ceremony on
FAMU's Facebook page: FAMU1887, FAMU's YouTube channel: FAMUTube1887, or on FAMU TV20.
No physical copies will be printed.
All guests will be able to access the digital program by scanning the QR code posted throughout the arena.
The following items are PROHIBITED:
Strollers
Balloons
Signs
Banners
Air Horns (or noise makers of any kind)
are NOT PERMITTED in the arena at any time during the event. These items obstruct views and traffic flow of all attendees.
PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CLEAR BAG AND PROHIBITED ITEM POLICY.
Yes, the Exit Survey must be completed before prospective graduates receive their name cards and cords. Access the Exit Survey.
Ceremony starts at 9 a.m., please arrive 90 Minutes prior (7:30 a.m.) to the start of your designated commencement ceremony for line up.
Ceremony starts at 2 p.m., please arrive 90 Minutes prior (12:30 p.m.) to the start of your designated commencement ceremony for line up.
Ceremony starts at 6 p.m., please arrive 90 Minutes prior (4:30 p.m.) to the start of your designated commencement ceremony for line up.
You may purchase regalia online and from the University bookstore before the deadline:
For more information see the Cap and Gown Order Graphic.
Students are required to participate in the ceremony for which they have applied for graduation. For example, if a student applies for graduation during the Spring term, they will only be able to participate in the Spring Commencement ceremony. There are no exceptions to this policy.
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Commencement Archive
See past commencement programs and photos and our Rattler Graduates.
| Programs |
Photos |
| Spring 2023 | Spring 2023 |
| Spring 2024 |
Spring 2024 – Coming Soon |
| Programs |
Photos |
| Summer 2023 – Coming Soon | Summer 2023 |
| Summer 2024 | Summer 2024 |
