Commencement
Spring 2022 Commencement Information
Key Details:
Tickets are not required for the Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies. However, guests are expected to remain seated during the events and standing will not be permitted in the concourse.
Friday, March 4 - deadline to apply for Spring 2022 Commencement
Friday, March 11 - Spring 2022 Commencement print/digital deadline*
(*Please note: If you have not applied online for Commencement by this deadline, your information will not appear in the printed and digital commencement materials.)
Thursday, April 28 at 4 p.m. - Commencement rehearsal at the Al Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center
ADA Parking Information
The following information provides details on ADA parking on campus during the Commencement exercises. Shuttle buses will be available for transportation to the ceremonies from all locations listed below.
- 1835 Wahnish Way
- Eight (8) spaces available
- Must display placard or have ADA license plate
- 1750 Wahnish Way
- Parking spaces are located behind the building
- Fifty (50) available
- Must display placard or have ADA license plate
- Along the fence line
- Must display placard or have ADA license plate
- 1420 Wahnish Way
- Must display placard or have ADA license plate
Spring 2022
Commencement Ceremonies
Meet and assemble for Line of March at Gaither Gym at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and at 7:30 a.m on Saturday, April 30
Line of March begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 30
| Friday, April 29 at 6 p.m. | Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. |
|---|---|
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College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities School of Business and Industry Military Commissions |
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences College of Education FAMU-FSU College of Engineering College of Law College of Science and Technology School of Allied Health Sciences School of Architecture and Engineering Technology School of the Environment School of Journalism & Graphic Communication School of Nursing |
Honor Cord and Card Pick-Up
| College/School | Location | Date | Time | Additional Details |
| College of Agriculture and Food Sciences | TBD | |||
| College of Education |
Gore Educational Complex, Dean's Suite, 3rd Floor |
Friday, April 11 to Friday, April 29 | Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | |
| FAMU-FSU College of Engineering | Student Services Office, Room B111 | Monday, April 18 to Friday, April 22 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Contact
Frederika Manciaglifmanciagl@eng.famu.fsu.edu (850) 410-6361 |
| College of Law | TBD | |||
| College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health | Pharmacy Office of Student Affairs | Monday, April 25 to Thursday, April 28 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Contact: Earl Wade; 850.599.3016 |
| College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities | Tucker Hall Lobby | Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, April 29 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Call 850.599.3430 with questions |
| School of Architecture and Engineering Technology | Walter L. Smith Building, Dean's office, room C-232 | TBD | 8:a.m. to noon, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. | |
| School of Allied Health Sciences | Lewis-Beck Allied Health Sciences Building, Suite 306 | Monday, April 25 to Thursday, April 28 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | |
| Friday, April 29 | 9 a.m. to noon | |||
| School of Business and Industry | Dean's Office, SBI South Wing, Suite 105 | Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 15 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Contact: Constance Thomas |
| School of the Environment | TBD | |||
| School of Journalism and Graphic Communication | Dean's Office, Suite 4003 | Monday, April 18 to Friday, April 29 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Contact: Tiffani Burt or Jean Artency |
| School of Nursing | Suite 223 I or Ware Rhaney Building | Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28 | 9 a.m. to noon | Contact: Mrs. Tellis and Ms. Wayne |
Summer 2022 Commencement Information
Key Details:
Friday, June 17 - deadline for apply for Summer 2022 Commencement
Friday, July 29 at 6 p.m. - Summer 2022 Commencement
Frequently Asked Questions
Expand the questions below for answers to commonly asked questions regarding FAMU's Commencement ceremonies.
You may watch the Commencement ceremonies on FAMU's Facebook page, FAMU's YouTube channel: FAMUTube1887, or on FAMU TV20.
The deadline to submit the intent to graduate was Tuesday, January 18, and the deadline to apply for graduation was Friday, March 4, 2022.
The University will not limit the number of individuals graduates may invite to Commencement. Tickets are not needed to enter the ceremonies.
Yes, the University's clear bag policy will be enacted and enforced during the ceremonies. You may click here for details about the policy.
Commencement rehearsal will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 4 p.m. in the Al Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center.
You may purchase regalia online using this link and from the University bookstore.
Please contact your dean for information about honor cord distribution. Additional information is forthcoming.
The pinning ceremonies will be announced at a later date. Please contact your dean for more information.
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.
The University will be following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding wearing a mask and social distancing.
You may access the program by clicking on this link.
Commencement Chairs
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Genyne Boston, Ph.D. | genyne.boston@famu.edu | 850.599.3276 |
| Valencia Matthews, Ph.D. | valencia.matthews@famu.edu | 850.599.3430 |