The University of Georgia will welcome its newest alumni on May 7 and 8. A total of 9,477 students - 6,537 spring undergraduates and 1,055 expected summer undergraduates along with 1,885 graduate students - have met requirements to participate in the university's spring Commencement.
Amongst those are local students Noel Wiggins of Adrian, Salma Cueva of Swainsboro and Samuel White of Swainsboro.
"We are excited to recognize the achievements of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2026," said President Jere W. Morehead. "Commencement represents a chance to celebrate outstanding accomplishments and honor the families and friends who supported these students on their journeys. We look forward to seeing the many ways these graduates will continue to represent the University of Georgia as proud alumni."
The undergraduate ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Sanford Stadium on May 8. Graduate ceremonies will be held May 7 in Stegeman Coliseum. The master's and specialist ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., and the doctoral ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m.
DJ Shockley, highly awarded former UGA and Atlanta Falcons quarterback, will deliver the undergraduate address. Meg Amstutz, dean of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College, will deliver the address at the graduate ceremonies.
For additional details and a complete 2026 Commencement schedule, visit UGA's Commencement website, commencement.uga.edu.
