Congratulations to our Fall 2025 Graduates!

CONGRATULATIONS on being a Fall 2025 prospective graduate of Alcorn State University! The Fall Commencement Exercises will take place on Thursday, December 11 in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.

The University will continue to enforce safety protocols to protect the health and well-being of our campus community. Face coverings are strongly encouraged in venues, especially in small groups or when in close proximity to others.

If your future plans include graduate school, please consider applying to one of the exciting graduate programs at Alcorn State University.

This page will serve as your primary source of information for commencement updates.

 

 

 

EVENT DATE LOCATION
Application for Degree  
  • Undergraduate Application for Degree
  • Graduate Application for Degree
Cap & Gown Pick-up Tuesday, December 9
12 noon – 3:00 p.m.
E. E. Simmons Gymnasium
Commencement Rehearsal Wednesday, December 10
10:00 a.m.
Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex
Cap & Gown Pick-up Wednesday, December 10
Immediately following rehearsal until 3:00 p.m. 
E.E. Simmons Gymnasium
Commencement Day Thursday, December 11
9:00 a.m.
Procession begins at 8:45 a.m.
Davey L. Whitney HPER

About The
Commencement Exercise

Commencement is an exciting and memorable occasion for all of our graduates, but also a dignified and solemn one. Leaving before the ceremony has ended is disruptive and disrespectful to others. Graduates and their guests are expected to remain for the entire ceremony The last graduate to cross the stage should expect to receive the same honor as the first, so please show consideration for all graduates by remaining seated until the conclusion of the ceremony…Read More

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