Graduation & Commencement
The Lamar Dodd School of Art will celebrate the graduating class of 2026 with a ceremony at the UGA Performing Arts Center followed by a reception at our main building on east campus.
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The 2026 Lamar Dodd School of Art Spring Graduation Ceremony includes:
- Welcome address
- Keynote address
- Formal calling of names
- A reception after the ceremony at our Main Building on 270 River Road until 1 PM
Regalia will be optional.
Graduates and their guests are invited to stay after the formal ceremony. There will be light refreshments and fellowship with graduates and faculty in the Main Building Atrium.
Special Accommodations
If you plan to participate in the 2026 Lamar Dodd School of Art Ceremony and require special assistance, please contact the Lamar Dodd School of Art at artinfo@uga.edu.
Questions? Email artschooldirector@uga.edu, or give us a call at 706-542-1600
FAQs — General Information
Friday, May 8, 2026
10 am until 1:00 pm (doors open at 9:15 am)
Seat reservation is requested (Check back for RSVP link). Regalia is optional. We ask that graduates begin arriving 1 hour prior to the ceremony.
Ceremony — UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Reception — Lamar Dodd School of Art, Main Art Building, 1st floor, 270 River Rd, Athens, GA 30602
Complimentary parking is available in the following areas:
- Performing Arts Center Deck E20 | View Map
- Surface lot E11 | View Map
- Surface lot E07 | View Map
- Surface lot E06 | View Map
- East Campus Deck E04 | View Map
We recommend arriving early, as parking is limited.
For questions about parking, contact UGA Parking Services at 706-542-7275 or email parking@uga.edu
For information about campus and surrounding attractions and accommodations, contact the UGA Visitors Center.
Last updated: September 2, 2025