Graduation Information
Checklist
1. Contact Financial Aid For Exit Counseling
Graduating students who have borrowed a Federal Stafford Loan while attending Agnes Scott must complete "Federal Stafford Loan Exit Counseling." Log into studentloans.gov to complete an online Federal Stafford Loan Exit Counseling session. The Office of Financial Aid will be notified automatically once you complete the online session. Please save the confirmation page for your records.
2. Ensure Registrar Has Received Final Grades
Final grades for graduating seniors are normally posted on ASCAgnes by the Thursday before commencement. All grades, including those from study abroad, cross-registration and transient work, must be received before the registrar can certify you for graduation.
3. Resolve Outstanding Obligations (See AscAgnes “Student Holds”)
- Plan now to clear up any McCain Library chargers, and pay outstanding balances with the Accounting Office
- Diplomas and transcripts cannot be released until all obligations are resolved
4. Complete the Ringing the Bell Survey
Each year Agnes Scott College surveys the senior class. The survey focuses on your undergraduate experience and your future plans. The information that you provide will help us improve the quality of education and programs at Agnes Scott College and stay in touch with you after graduation. For questions about the survey, please contact Corey Dunn at cdunn@agnesscott.edu.
5. Notify Registrar If Your Plans Change
If you indicated on your graduation application that you would attend the ceremony and your plans change, please email registrar@agnesscott.edu and indicate whether to mail your diploma or hold it for pick up.
6. Receive Your Cap and Gown
Caps and gowns were distributed during the fall semester to seniors. If you have not received your cap and gown, please contact the Office of Special Events and Community Relations at commencement@agnesscott.edu.
Graduate students will receive their caps and gowns in late April.
7. Participate in Commencement Rehearsal
Commencement rehearsal will take place on Wednesday, May 11 at 4 p.m. in Dana Fine Arts Building, Winter Theatre.
8. Line Up for Commencement Processional
All graduating students participating in Commencement should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. on May 14 in Dana Fine Arts Building, Winter Theatre.
Announcements
Graduation announcements are an ideal way to commemorate this special occasion. Announcements are personalized with the graduate’s name and the degree to be awarded and include an embossed pearlized college seal on the outside cover. Each announcement also includes a mailing envelope, inside envelope and card announcing the Baccalaureate service.
Academic Regalia
At Commencement, graduates should wear their graduation cap (called a mortarboard) and gown. The mortarboard is worn squarely on top of the head, board parallel to the floor. The cap should not be tilted to the side, forward or back. The tassel is to be worn on the right side until it is turned to the left during Commencement exercises.
- Tassels and hoods are required for Commencement. Only tassels are required for Baccalaureate. Honor cords may be worn but are not required.
- Hoods are worn over the graduate's right shoulder with the velvet trim facing out. Hoods should not be buttoned.
- Honor cords and stoles should be draped around the neck under the hood, with the tassels hanging as evenly as possible in the front.
- Graduates may decorate their caps. Please ensure that decorations are simple, fun and inoffensive.
- Graduates should not march with purses or backpacks; however, if you need a place for keys, medications or other necessary items, please choose a small wristlet hidden under your robe, leaving hands free.
- Sensible shoes are preferred.