2022 Hooding Ceremony
Prepare Before Your Date & Time
Wear Your Regalia & Return Your Regalia
Rental or Purchase Regalia Options
Doctoral candidates can either rent or purchase the fine quality, custom doctoral regalia designed for Georgia State grads.
Rental Option – If you plan to rent your fine quality regalia, make sure you select the
“CAP AND GOWN (NCLUDES RENTALS FOR DOCTORS)” icon from the top row on the website landing page.
- Order your cap and gown online by February 21st if you wish to pick up your regalia at the Commencement Fair.
- Orders PLACED AFTER February 21st can be picked up at the University Bookstore beginning April 27th.
- Students who elect to have their regalia shipped to their home, can expect it in 2-3 weeks from the time of order.
- The final deadline for online cap and gown orders is March 31st at 11:59 p.m.
Purchase Option – (STUDENT MUST ORDER NO LATER THAN MARCH 15TH) – Doctoral students who wish to purchase their fine quality Georgia State University regalia may order online by selecting the
“PURCHASE DOCTORAL REGALIA…” icon from the bottom row on the website landing page.
- March 15th is the final day to purchase fine quality regalia to guarantee arrival prior to your May ceremony.
- For savings, utilize the GSDR75 promotion code to receive $75 off your fine quality regalia.
Promo code GSDR75 expires March 15th, 2022.
Video Streaming Links
- Virtual Commencement: May 13, 2022
- Virtual Commencement: December 17, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: August 13, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 22, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 21, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 17, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 16, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 15, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 14, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: May 13, 2021
- Virtual Commencement: December 19, 2020
- Virtual Commencement: December 18, 2020
- Virtual Commencement: November 7, 2020
- Virtual Commencement: October 24, 2020
Commencement Agenda
Return Your Regalia
BOOKSTORE ADDRESS:
66 COURTLAND ST SE
GEORGIA STATE BOOK STORE
ATLANTA, GA US 30303-3021
Phone: 404-413-9700
Return: For regalia that has been mailed to your home, please use the return shipping label. Those that have picked up regalia can return it to the Georgia State University Stadium Bookstore after the ceremony. You can also return your regalia to the Georgia State University Atlanta Bookstore.
Traditional Graduation Timeline
Fall Semester
- Make sure you have completed the graduation requirements for your degree.
- Apply for Graduation at least one semester before graduation (i.e. June 2023 graduation, apply in September 2022).
January
- Apply for your certificates verification.
- Purchase or Rent regalia for hooding ceremony
- Click here for a step-by-step guide to renting your regalia
- Contribute to the class gift to be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.
February
- Click here for a step-by-step guide to renting your regalia
- February 21, 2022
Regalia Early order deadline
Order your cap and gown online by February 21st if you wish to pick up your regalia at the Commencement Fair.-
GSU Commencement Fair: March 29-30th from 10 AM –6 PM
Veteran’s Memorial Hall -Dahlberg Hall
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- March 31, 2022
FINAL Regalia order deadline
Regalia orders placed by March 31st will be delivered to the bookstore on or before April 27th for on-campus distribution. - Returning your Regalia: Graduates can return their regalia by either bringing it to the bookstore or by dropping it off in the designated box at the College of Law located near the exit as they leave their ceremony. The regalia must be in the packaging the graduate received it in prior to dropping it into the return box.
- Contribute to the class gift to be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.
March
- Contribute to the class gift to be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.
- Commencement Invitations/Announcements are available to students that complete the Mandatory Exit Survey in Symplicity.
Mandatory Exit Survey
Georgia State University College of Law ABA & NALP Employment Reports
Georgia State Law is required to report statistics of graduates to the American Bar Association (ABA) and National Association for Law Placement (NALP). These statistics are also used to calculate ranking scores with the U.S. News & World Report and other entities. The Georgia State University College of Law’s national reputation relies on accurate and complete reporting.
All student information is reported anonymously and kept strictly confidential.
All survey fields must be completed by graduates (including salary), even if employment is outside the legal field or not yet obtained. The ABA implements secure protocols to ensure data accuracy and considers Symplicity survey entries to be the most authentic source of information.
The Center for Professional Development & Career Strategies Office will verify survey completion and and inform graduates when they can pick up their invitations.
Questions?
lawcso@gsu.edu
April
- April 15th: Deadline to Submit Pro-Bono & Public Service hours to be recognized in the Hooding Ceremony printed program. View Pro-Bono & Public Service Recognition requirements.
- April 15th: Deadline to give to the class gift and be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.
Spring Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium
- The College of Law building is closed to outside guests, including photographers, during Spring Finals. Please plan accordingly.
June
- Degree Conferral
- Request final/degree bearing transcripts through PAWS after conferral, for submission to the bar.
Hooding Ceremony
- Check ceremony regalia to ensure all elements are included (Cap, gown, and hood).
- Share graduation photos on Twitter & Instagram with #GSULawGrad
Parking
Guest Seating
Tickets are not required for admission and there are no reserved seats.
Security Precautions: The Sports Arena will have their usual security protocols in place. All bags will be searched and strollers, wrapped gifts or balloons will not be allowed
Grads Check-In
Report in your academic regalia to the 1st Floor Student Center East Ballroom, on the corner of Gilmer and Piedmont streets.
Marilyn Crouch, College of Law registrar, will meet you and point out your position in the processional. After receiving these instructions, you will proceed to the Sports Arena for the official processional.
Ceremony Starts
Reception at College of Law
Reception Highlights
- Food and beverages will be on the Main and Lower Level
- There will be College of Law logo screens (“step & Repeat”) to take pictures in front located in the Lower Level Courtroom
- Please feel free to eat and sit down in any of the rooms in the building, including the Court Room (Lower Level). Every room in the building will be open, so please feel free to sit and enjoy with family and friends.
Parking is available for free in the T-Deck, with a paid receipt from deck N, K, or S. The T parking deck is located at 43 Auburn Ave., Atlanta GA 30303.
Regalia Return
- If you ordered regalia in the Spring, it is ready for pick up in the bookstore.
- If you requested a refund, your regalia is still available, however you need to coordinate payment prior to pick up.
- If you did not order regalia in the spring and want to participate in the hooding, you need to contact the bookstore at 0570mgr@follett.com by October 9th, and provide your name and height.
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