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Commencement

Commencement is your big day to shine on the stage! You have earned this moment!

Clear Bag Policy for Commencement

Bags must be clear and not exceed 12"x12"x6". Non-clear bags will be permitted if 6.5"x4.5" or smaller. Exceptions for guests who require medical equipment will be provided. All bags subject to search.


Schedule of Commencement

Below is the schedule for the upcoming graduation ceremony at Austin Peay State University
 

December 12th Commencement

Times & Colleges

Date Time Who Attends
December 12, 2025

9:00 AM

(Doors Open at 7:30 AM)

  Graduates and Undergraduates      

  • Psy.D, and Master degrees in all Colleges
  • The College of Arts and Letters
  • The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
  • The College of Business 
December 12, 2025

2:00 PM

(Doors Open at 12:30 PM)

 Graduates and Undergraduates     

  • Ed.D, and Master degrees in all Colleges
  • The Eriksson College of Education
  • The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • University College

Guest Seating at Commencement

In order to ensure comfortable, hassle-free seating for all guests, students will pre-select seats for their guests in the weeks leading up to the ceremony. See below for links to the ceremony's EventBrite page—the graduate's A# is the access code to enter the site. Each graduate is initially allotted six (6) tickets. Family and friends who cannot attend the ceremonies can watch the events live using the link above.

If any of your guests require ADA-compliant or wheelchair-accessible seating, or if you have any general ticketing questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar, at graduation@apsu.edu or (931) 221-7150.

All remaining available tickets will become available to graduating students on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00AM.

Please refer to Commencement Times & Colleges above for ceremony time.

Commencement Tickets Website December 12th 9:00 AM Ceremony

Commencement Tickets Website December 12th 2:00 PM Ceremony


Commencement Regalia

United in Red: Celebrating Tradition and Excellence!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting change to our graduation attire, reflecting our pride and unity as a community. Starting with the fall 2024 Commencement, all undergraduate, and graduate students will don red regalia! 


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