Graduation and Commencement
Commencement and Graduation Information
Congratulations, students! Through your hard work and academic success, you have reached graduation.
In order to prepare for graduation and your commencement ceremony, we have provided helpful information to assist the completion of this process. Be sure to follow and complete all applicable tasks on the Pre-Graduation page.
As a reminder, the Registrar's Office will communicate Commencement information through your @usm.edu email account. Students wishing to participate in the Commencement ceremony should check their @usm.edu email account regularly for pertinent Commencement/graduation information.
We are proud of your accomplishments and are excited to celebrate them with you!
Countdown to Graduation #SMTTT
Spring 2025 Commencement Schedule
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 5:00 p.m.
All Doctoral, Specialist, and Master's Students
Friday, May 9, 2025
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 9:00 a.m.
Undergraduate Students | College of Arts & Sciences and the
College of Nursing & Health Professions
Friday, May 9, 2025
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 2:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Students | College of Business & Economic Development
and the College of Education & Human Sciences
Saturday, May 10, 2025
MS Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MS | 3:00 p.m.
All Doctoral, Specialist, Master's and Undergraduate Students on the Gulf Park Campus