Commencement
The 2026 Spring Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies are scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on the Magnolia Campus of Thomas University.
Due to forecasted inclement weather, TU has determined that it is necessary to move our Commencement Ceremonies inside in order to ensure the safety of our graduates and guests.
Undergraduate students from the Class of 2026 are invited to attend a Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30 am for the following majors:
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Associate of Science in Law Enforcement
- Administration
- Business Administration
- Creative Technologies
- Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Justice Administration
- Literature & Media
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Undergraduate students from the Class of 2026 are invited to attend a Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:30 am for the following majors:
- Biology
- Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Elementary Education
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Middle Grades Science
- Middle Grades Math
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Studies
- Social Work
- Special Education General Curriculum
- Special Education General Curriculum/Elementary
Graduate students from the Class of 2026 are invited to attend a Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm for the following degrees:
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science Counseling
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management
- Master of Science in Nursing
Graduate students from the Class of 2026 are invited to attend a Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm for the following degrees:
- Master of Education
- Education Specialist
Once a graduate completes their degree program at the end of their last semester, their degree will be conferred per the conferral dates listed in the Commencement Canvas site. Official transcripts can be requested here: https://www.thomasu.edu/student-life/registrar/.
Diplomas will be mailed directly to graduates within 6-8 weeks after their degree has been conferred.
Questions? registrar@thomasu.edu
+Ordering Caps and Gowns
Students that have applied for graduation will be provided instructions on how to order a cap and gown via the Canvas shell. If you have not received this information by February 15th, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@thomasu.edu.
+Commencement Ceremony Instructions
ETIQUETTE
- Turn off all cell phones.
- Be courteous if taking personal photographs.
- Men should remove caps during invocation and benediction.
- All guests regardless of age (even babies) must have a ticket; you are encouraged to leave younger children at home where they can celebrate with you later.
- Be respectful of your classmates in your and your guest’s congratulations during the ceremony so that all graduates’ names can be heard.
- Please pass the programs that are provided down the row you are sitting in.
ATTIRE
- Cap & gown is required and should be free of wrinkles (follow instructions provided with gowns)
- Wear dark dress shoes and dark dress slacks.
- Dark attire looks best under the thin fabric of these gowns.
- Low heels are strongly encouraged.
- No flip flops, casual sandals or slides.
- Cap must be worn flat on the head.
- Leave purses in the trunk of your car for security.
- All regalia worn should pertain only to the degree you are earning. If you are earning a Master’s degree please do not wear tassels, stoles or other items earned as part of your Bachelor’s degree.
+Commencement Ceremony Tickets
Each graduate will receive four (4) virtual guest tickets. Instructions for obtaining these will be delivered to your TU email account on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Follow the instructions in the email you will receive. Please make sure that your guests know how to obtain and use the virtual tickets. Ushers will scan the ticket code for admittance to the gymnasium upon arrival. Tickets are required for all guests, over the age of 2.
Extra Tickets: Graduates may share tickets that they do not need with each other. A designated forum will be posted to the Commencement Canvas site to facilitate this exchange. Please note that the tickets are only valid for the ceremony for which they were obtained. For example, a ticket for the 8:30 ceremony is not valid for the 3:00 ceremony. Please be sure you are obtaining extra tickets for the correct ceremony.
Due to capacity regulations set by the Fire Marshal, Thomas University will not be able to provide extra tickets. However, as capacity allows, we will open seating on a first come-first served basis 10 minutes before the ceremony is scheduled to begin.
+Parking, Map, Directions and Local Accommodations
Parking: All guests and graduates should park at the Red Owl parking lot located at 1323 West Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. Shuttles will be available to transport individuals between the Red Owl and the Magnolia Campus Gymnasium.
Drivers should follow the directions of Traffic Control personnel and not park in grassy areas. Carpooling is encouraged.
Accessibility: If you need special accommodations, please locate a Thomas University Commencement staff member in a green polo for assistance. Handicapped parking is available for those with a handicapped parking placard.
Campus Maps and Directions
Local Accommodations and Restaurants
+Welcome to the TU Alumni Association!
Visit the TU Alumni & Friends Page
Thomas University is proud of its alumni and enjoys the support of its many friends in the local community. TU encourages both its alumni and its friends to become involved with the university and help it serve the needs of its students and the community.
The alumni association is an active group of diverse interests. Our roster is more than 6,000 strong and some undergraduate alumni have returned for graduate degrees.
Many of our alumni support the students and TU through contributions, mentoring and recruiting.
+Commencement Ceremonies Livestream
