Graduation
You‘ve passed the tests and earned the degree. Five in-person ceremonies at Columbus State's Lumpkin Center and other events leading up to those will mark a week filled with other commencement-related activities and celebrations for our graduates. For those who cannot join us in person, the university will continue to live-stream the commencement ceremonies so families, friends and Cougars everywhere can share in your special day.
Download the Commencement Program (PDF)
Schedule of Events
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Graduate Hooding Ceremony
6 p.m. – Lumpkin Center
Friday, December 12, 2025
College of the Arts and Turner College of Business & Technology
9 a.m. – Lumpkin Center
College of Letters and Sciences
12:30 p.m. – Lumpkin Center
College of Education and Health Professions
4 p.m. – Lumpkin Center
Construction Notice: construction around the Synovus Center for Commerce & Technology will impact vehicle traffic, parking and pedestrian traffic. Parking attendants and UPD officers will provide on-site assistance, but please plan accordingly.