Commencement

2020 Spring Hooding Ceremony

Graduates from Summer 2019, Fall 2019, May 2020, and August 2020 are invited to participate in the 2020 Spring Commencement.

Friday, May 15, 2020
Georgia State University Sports Arena
125 Decatur St.,
Atlanta GA 30303

The ceremony will be live streamed. (more information coming soon)

Timeline

January

Submit your preferred name and extra curricular activities for commencement publication.
Apply for your certificates verification.
Order regalia for hooding ceremony.
Contribute to the class gift to be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.

February

Deadline to order regalia for hooding ceremony.
Contribute to the class gift to be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.

March

University Commencement Fair
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

Deadline to Submit Pro-Bono & Public Service hours to be recognized in the Hooding Ceremony printed program. View Pro-Bono & Public Service Recognition requirements.
Deadline to give to the class gift and be recognized in the official Hooding Ceremony printed program, annual fund report, and campaign plaque.

May: Hooding Ceremony

The College of Law building is closed to outside guests, including photographers, during Spring Finals. Please plan accordingly.

Hooding Ceremony

Check ceremony regalia to ensure all elements are included (tam, gown and hood).
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.
Share graduation photos on Twitter & Instagram with #GSULawGrad

Parking

Parking is available for a small fee per vehicle in deck N, deck K, and deck S. ADA parking is in deck G.

Please allow at least 30 minutes for parking.

Parking Map

Guest Seating

Main level seating is first-come, first served. To avoid disruption of the event, entry will be restricted to the upper level 15 minutes before the event starts.

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

Do NOT bring valuables to the ballroom.

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

Graduates will proceed to the hooding station where selected members of the faculty will affix an academic hood to your regalia. The ceremony itself will last about 90 minutes.

Reception at College of Law

Please join the law school community in congratulating this year’s graduates immediately following the commencement ceremony at the law school.

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.

Parking Map

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.