Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 SGSC Graduates,
Congratulations on your recent or upcoming graduation.
We are currently planning on holding in-person Graduation Ceremonies during May 2021. Students who chose to participate will be assigned to attend one of the following ceremonies:
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 8:30am, Peterson Lawn, Douglas Campus
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:00pm, Wellness Center - Gym, Douglas Campus
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:30pm, PE Building - Gym, Waycross Campus
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7:00pm, PE Building - Gym, Waycross Campus
Those graduates who chose to walk in an in-person ceremony will receive a Graduation Information packet in the mail which include two tickets for their allowed guests.
Special Instructions for graduates who chose to walk in an in-person ceremony:
- Masks will be required to be worn by all guests and graduates.
- Each graduate will be limited to two guests only. No guests will be admitted without one of the enclosed tickets.
- Guests will be seated in socially distanced groups of two.
- Please advise guests that chairs should not be moved from designated locations.
You may also access the Virtual Grad Fair – a one stop virtual shop for all your graduation needs!
Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS!
This is a huge milestone and now you're hard work is paying off. In order to be awarded the degree you have earned you must apply for graduation. It is best to apply for graduation the semester before you intend to graduate to ensure all requirements have been met. If you are planning on graduating at the end of this term apply as soon as possible. Follow these steps:
- Print a Graduation Application
- Complete the application with your advisor
- Pay $40 Graduation fee at the Cashier's Office (Douglas Campus - Engram Hall; Waycross Campus - Administrative Building)
- Obtain the required signature from Financial Aid (Douglas Campus - Financial Aid Office; Waycross Campus - Enrollment Services Office)
- Submit your Graduation Application (Douglas Campus - Registrar's Office; Waycross Campus - Enrollment Services Office)
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to be awarded the degree you have earned you must apply for graduation. It is best to apply for graduation the semester before you intend to graduate to ensure all requirements have been met. If you are planning on graduating at the end of this term apply as soon as possible. Follow these steps:
- Print a Graduation Application
- Complete the form with your advisor
- Pay $40 Graduation fee at the Cashier's Office (Douglas Campus - Engram Hall; Waycross Campus - Administrative Building)
- Obtain the required signature from Financial Aid (Douglas Campus - Financial Aid Office; Waycross Campus - Enrollment Services Office)
- Submit you Graduation Application (Douglas Campus - Registrar's Office; Waycross Campus - Enrollment Services Office)
Graduation is held at the end of Spring Semester in May. The SGSC Douglas Campus Graduation is held on the lawn in front of Peterson Hall. The SGSC Waycross Campus Graduation is held in the Gymnasium.
Meet with your advisor to check your progress toward graduation. If you do not know who your advisor is, check your Banner Web, with the Registrar’s Office (Douglas Campus) or with the Enrollment Services Office (Waycross Campus).
Requirements for all pathways can be found in the catalog.
Graduating students order caps and gowns online beginning in February from Balfour. At this website you will order your cap/gown/tassel unit. The cost of the unit is in addition to the $40.00 graduation application fee submitted with your Graduation Application.
Balfour also offers announcements and other graduation accessories if you would like to make additional purchases.
The SGSC Bookstore carries diploma covers.
Contact the Registrar's Office, registrar@sgsc.edu.