Graduation
Spring 2026 Commencement
Middle Georgia State’s Fall Commencement ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 13th, and Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Each ceremony will be in-person in the Recreation & Wellness Center located off Ivey Drive on the Macon Campus.
Each graduate may reserve up to five tickets for guests online on March 31, 2026. Each guest MUST have a ticket, including children. While supplies last, graduates will be able to reserve up to two additional tickets. Any unclaimed tickets will be made available to students in a second round of ticketing approximately three weeks prior to graduation.
Guests should be seated no later than 20 minutes before the ceremony. There will be no late seating.
All students must apply for graduation through their SWORDS account two semesters before their last term.
Application Deadlines
Make sure to submit your graduation application before the Application Deadline.
Are you Eligible to Graduate?
We encourage students to meet with your advisor two full semesters before your last term to ensure you are eligible to apply for graduation.
Senior Brick Campaign
MGA SENIORS! Commemorate your experience at Middle Georgia State by participating in the Senior Brick campaign with an engraved brick at the new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center. Personalizing a brick is a great way to celebrate your achievements, friendships and memories at MGA!
View Graduation Photos
Commencement photographs will be taken of all graduates as they are individually congratulated. A private company, GradImages, provides this complimentary service as each graduate crosses the dais during the commencement ceremony. GradImages will also send information to your MGA email address.
Graduates can order additional photos within three to seven days following commencement at www.gradimages.com or by calling (800) 261-2576.
To view general graduation photos, visit the MGA Facebook graduation photo album. Anyone is free to make copies of these images for their own use.