Countdown to Commencement

FSU to celebrate 2025 fall commencement Dec. 12

Florida State University will hold fall commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12. The Honorable Lawrence McClure of the Florida House of Representatives and retired FSU Head Men’s Basketball Coach J. Leonard Hamilton will address graduates.

The day will begin with a doctoral hooding ceremony at 9 a.m., followed by two ceremonies at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. for bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degree recipients. President Richard McCullough will preside over all three ceremonies at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St.

Ceremony Schedule

For more information about our ceremonies, including details on parking and guest tickets,

please visit the University Registrar’s Graduation Office.

Friday, December 12, 2025
at 9:00 a.m.

Doctoral Degrees

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  • College of Applied Studies
  • College of Medicine
  • FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Communication & Information
  • College of Social Sciences & Public Policy
  • College of Law
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Business
  • College of Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • College of Social Work
  • College of Music
  • Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences
  • College of Arts & Sciences

Friday, December 12, 2025
at 2:00 p.m.

Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Degrees

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  • Dedman College of Hospitality
  • Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
  • College of Applied Studies
  • College of Motion Picture Arts
  • FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
  • College of Social Sciences & Public Policy
  • College of Business
  • College of Music
  • Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences

Friday, December 12, 2025
at 7:00 p.m.

Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Degrees

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  • College of Medicine*
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Communication & Information
  • College of Law
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • College of Social Work
  • College of Arts & Sciences
 
 

The 9 a.m. ceremony is for all doctoral students who wish to attend Commencement and will include faculty hooding.

The 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. ceremonies are for bachelor, master, and specialist degree candidates who wish to attend Commencement.

* College of Medicine Ceremony
Please contact the College of Medicine for information about their Physician Assistant Graduation Ceremony, or visit the College of Medicine Graduation page.

 

Honor Cords

Graduating seniors who received an email indicating they are eligible to receive an honor cord

should pick up their cord during the following dates and times below.

FSU Store
(75 N. Woodward Ave, Student Union)

Wednesday, November 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FSU Store
(75 N. Woodward Ave, Student Union)

Thursday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FSU Alumni Center Courtyard
(1030 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304)

Friday, November 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Contact us at graduation@fsu.edu if you have any questions.

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