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Join us for CalSouthern’s Commencement Ceremony

We can’t wait to celebrate this significant academic achievement with you, the Class of 2026!

Where?

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW.
Atlanta, GA 30313

When?

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.

Why?

To celebrate our graduates!

Registration/RSVP

Eligible graduates will receive an email invitation to register.

Our Commencements in Action

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Graduation Reminders

RSVP

Submit your RSVP for the in-person commencement ceremony once registration opens (Registrar will confirm your RSVP and eligibility)

Travel

Make travel arrangements in advance i.e. Flight/hotel/car rental

Be Prepared

Bring a photo ID card at check-in and DON’T FORGET YOUR REGALIA!

Be A Part Of It

If interested in being a Student Speaker or Anthem Singer, be on the lookout for submission information or contact your student advisor about your interest

Share The Ceremony

Share your graduation news on social media and follow the CalSouthern Graduation Facebook event page

Stay Updated

Check email for regular commencement updates

Eligibility

Who is eligible to walk at an in-person ceremony?

To participate in a commencement ceremony, all financial obligations must be satisfied, including the payment of all tuition and fees, as well as the graduation audit fee. All active status students’ financial obligations must be current. Students on monthly payment plans must pay all current/past due tuition and fees by the established ceremony registration deadline.

For undergraduate and master's program students, all coursework and academic requirements of the student's program must be complete, or scheduled and on track to be completed by the end of the calendar year in which the ceremony is held.

For doctoral students, registration in Doctoral Project 9 (DP9) for the July term or earlier is required.

Graduates may participate in one in-person ceremony per completed CalSouthern program. Registration confirmations may not be finalized until the July term add/drop date.

Do I need to register to attend the Commencement Ceremony?

Yes. Graduates must register to walk the stage and participate in CalSouthern’s annual in-person commencement ceremony. Once registration has opened, information on how to register will be sent to all eligible students.

View Our Past CalSouthern Commencement Ceremonies

While you wait for the big day, we invite you to take a look at videos from our past Commencement ceremonies.

2025 Graduation Ceremony

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2024 Graduation Ceremony

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