Clark Atlanta University
2025 COMMENCEMENT
Welcome to the 2025 Commencement Website!
Dear Graduates,
Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone in your academic journey at Clark Atlanta University! We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 Commencement website, your go-to resource for all the information you need leading up to your special day.
Here, you will find essential details about the commencement ceremony, including schedules, speaker information, and guidelines to help you prepare for this momentous occasion. We encourage you to explore the site and stay informed as we celebrate your hard work and achievements.
As you reflect on your time at CAU, remember that this is not just an end, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with promise and opportunity. Your CAU Family is proud of you and is here to support you as you embark on this exciting journey ahead.
Once again, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We look forward to celebrating with you on commencement day.
Yours in service,
George T. French, Jr., Ph.D.
Ceremony Schedule
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.
School of Arts and Sciences Recognition Ceremony
Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center
Juanita Powell Baranco Multipurpose Room
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Salute to Graduating Scholars
Vivian Wilson Henderson Health and Physical Education Center
Leonidas S. Epps Gymnasium
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work Hooding Ceremony
Haven-Warren Hall
Matthew S. Davage Auditorium
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.
School of Business Hooding Ceremony
Thomas W, Cole, Jr. Research Center for Science and Technology
Delores P. Aldridge Auditorium
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
School of Education Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
Haven-Warren Hall
Matthew S. Davage Auditorium
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Baccalaureate
Vivian Wilson Henderson Health and Physical Education Center
Leonidas Epps Gymnasium
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Immediately Following Baccalaureate
Class Photos
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Immediately Following Class Photos
Panther Passage & Reception
Panther Passage: Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard —Harkness Hall Gate
Reception Stations: Trevor Arnett Quadrangle and Freshmen (Thayer Hall) Quadrangle
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Commencement
Georgia State Convocation Center
456 Capitol Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Important Dates
Graduation Ordering Information
Herff-Jones Graduation Products
https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_cau/
CAU graduating students have two options when ordering regalia:
Option 1:
- Order ships “for free” for bookstore pickup AFTER April 21, 2025.
- The order deadline was March 17, 2025 at midnight.
Option 2:
- Order ships in 2-3 weeks to student’s chosen address.
- Order deadline is April 21, 2025 at midnight.
- Home or local address delivery orders will be delivered within 2-3 weeks.
- A $14.90 shipping fee will be added to the order.
- If the final deadline of April 21, 2025 is missed, extra regalia will be available in the CAU Bookstore. Supplies will be limited.
For more information, contact the local HJ grad specialist:
MESSIER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
678.240.9283
Messier.Assoc@herffjones.com
Shop online at
Herff.ly/cau