29th Fall Commencement

Friday, December 13, 2024

6 PM

William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome)

Colleges

Graduate Studies (Doctoral & Masters Candidates)

Saturday, December 14, 2024

9 AM

William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome)

Colleges

College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
School of Architecture
Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
Whitlowe R. Green College of Education
Roy G. Perry College of Engineering
College of Juvenile Justice
College of Nursing
School of Public and Allied Health
Undergraduate Studies

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PVAMU’s Guide to Commencement

Monica Williams

Friday Commencement Speaker

Monica Williams

Monica G. Williams, PhD, is a seasoned higher education leader with a strong background in partnerships and fundraising. She became the inaugural president of Texas Woman’s University’s Houston campus on Aug. 26, 2024.

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Thasunda Brown Duckett

Saturday Commencement Speaker

Thasunda Brown Duckett

Thasunda Brown Duckett is President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions for millions of people and thousands of institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Friday, December 13 Commencement (Doctoral and Master’s Candidates):
Graduation candidates should report to the Student Recreation Center at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. Commencement Convocation.

Saturday, December 14 Commencement (Undergraduate Candidates):
Graduation candidates should report to the Student Recreation Center at 7:00 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. Commencement Convocation.

Friday, December 13 Commencement (Doctoral and Master’s Candidates):
Baby Dome and Alternate Viewing Sites will open at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 14 Commencement (Undergraduate Candidates):
Baby Dome and Alternate Viewing Sites will open at 7:30 a.m.

Alternate Viewing Sites include the Student Recreation Center, Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center – Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium and the Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center – Ballroom.

Undergraduate students who graduate with honors will be recognized by gold cords worn with academic attire at commencement. A student may graduate with honors in one of the following three categories:

  • Summa Cum Laude Cumulative GPA of 3.9-4.00
  • Magna Cum Laude Cumulative GPA of 3.7-3.89
  • Cum Laude Cumulative GPA of 3.5-3.69

Honors cords will be distributed at graduation rehearsal.

  • Horns or artificial noisemakers
  • Umbrellas
  • Fireworks
  • Lawn or folding chairs
  • Backpacks or bags
  • Illegal substances, weapons or firearms
  • Bicycles or skateboards
  • Coolers, bottles, cans or other containers
  • Food/drinks
  • Infant seats or strollers
  • Flowers, balloons, gifts
  • Banners

All graduates will have the opportunity to cross the stage where their names are called and their diploma covers received.

The ceremony is expected to last two hours.

Starting October 30 through December 2, candidates for graduation will only be able to apply for “conferral only.” “Conferral only” candidates will not be able to participate in the fall commencement ceremony, and their names will not be listed in the commencement program. Their diplomas, however, will be mailed to the most recent mailing address in PantherTracks.

Schedule an appointment to speak with a financial aid advisor to conduct the exit interview.

Please direct all questions and concerns related to degree retrieval, degree audits, and honors status to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@pvamu.edu.

All questions regarding the 29th Fall Commencement Convocation should be directed to the Office for University Special Events and Protocol at events@pvamu.edu.