Spring Commencement 2026

Attire:

This is a formal event, so professional attire is required of all students participating in the ceremony. Dark, solid colors are recommended for garments extending beyond the gown. You will be standing for an extended time, so comfortable shoes are strongly encouraged. Please, no flip flops or other loose-fitting shoes so that you may safely mount and exit the stage.

Cap decorations are allowed, but they need to be flat to the surface and confined to the top of the cap. 3D adornments (floral arrangements, Mickey Mouse ears, Eiffel tower, etc.) will need to be removed prior to the ceremony.

Lineup:

All graduates need to check in at the venue, where they will receive their lineup number and name card.

Physical Assistance:

The venue is wheelchair-friendly. Guests should not face accessibility issues.

Graduates that have physical or other needs (i.e. quiet place to breast feed), please notify the Registrar’s Office so that arrangements can be made prior to the ceremony.

Commencement Program:

If you submitted your graduation application prior to the application due date, then your name will be included in the graduation program. If you submit your application after the application due date, then your name will not appear in the program.

Photographs:

Professional photos will be taken by Grad Images at the ceremony. You will receive order information from the vendor prior to the ceremony on how to set up your account and view proofs.

Diplomas:

Participating in the ceremony does not guarantee that all degree requirements have been satisfied. Students will receive a diploma cover at commencement. Once the Office of the Registrar has verified that all degree requirements are satisfied, diplomas can be picked up or mailed by special request. This process takes about three weeks following commencement, and students will receive an email when they are available.

Guest Information:

• No Tickets Required: Your guests do not need tickets to attend the ceremony.
• No Guest Limit: Feel free to invite as many guests as you like.
• Guest Parking: Guests arriving in separate vehicles must purchase a Jekyll Island Parking Pass. They can visit the Jekyll Island Parking and Entry Website to buy a one-day parking pass. Guests may also pay for their pass at the gate. A one-day pass is $10.

For more information, contact the Jekyll Island Information Center at 912-635-3636.

Career Services:

Welcome to your lifetime membership! We’re not just for students. COMPASS offers many options for alumni after graduation. Coastal Careerlink is available 24/7. Alumni can use Coastal Careerlink to search our local database of more than 100 job openings, plus thousands of other jobs throughout the country. Coastal Careerlink’s online resume writing program can help alumni create resumes and submit them for review and approval by our staff. Once resumes have been approved, they can be used to apply for job positions posted in Coastal Careerlink. Resumes are saved in the system and can be accessed even years later, if alumni need to update a resume for new opportunities. Alumni can practice their interview skills though our online mock interview program, Coastal Careerlink. Alumni are welcome to continue to attend all programs, including job fairs, workshops, resume reviews, career counseling, employer spotlight networking opportunities and more. Visit Coastal Careerlink for a full schedule of offerings each semester. Contact us at compass@ccga.edu or 912-279-5717 for more information on our offerings or to schedule an appointment.

Lodging:

Check out our Mariner Mates.

Questions:

For questions about your degree, honors cords/status, or your diploma, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 912-279-5738 or registrar@ccga.edu.

For all other questions about the graduation ceremony, please contact graduationceremony@ccga.edu.