Graduation & Commencement
Save the date!
The Lamar Dodd School of Art will celebrate the graduating class of 2027 with a ceremony at the UGA Performing Arts Center on Friday May 7, 2027 at 10am followed by a reception at the main art building on east campus.
All Art majors graduating in fall ’26, spring ’27 and summer ’27 invited! Please RSVP here, either yes or no, by Friday April 2, 2027.
If you require changes, they may be submitted to artinfo@uga.edu by Friday, April 23, 2027. *We will not be able to accommodate any changes to the number of tickets or how your name will appear in the program after this date.
Tickets will be available for pick-up in the main office (C301A) across from the Lupin Foundation Gallery. *You will receive an email when your tickets are ready for pick-up with more information on pick-up times.
All questions can be directed to artinfo@uga.edu.
The 2027 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 2027 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 7, 2027
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 arrive at 8:30 am, 1.5 hours 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: October 26, 2026