College of Education and Professional Studies Graduation Recognition Ceremony
The College of Education and Professional Studies Graduation Recognition Ceremony is held in recognition of the accomplishments of our graduates. It is an opportunity for graduates to be individually recognized and to celebrate their success.
Ceremony
Friday, November 20, 2020
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
USA Mitchell Center – 5950 Old Shell Road
The event will be streamed live for those that do not attend. More information to come.
College Ceremony Participation
The deadline to register to participate in the College Recognition Ceremony and to order regalia was November 1. If you missed this deadline and wish to participate – please call the Dean’s Office at (251) 380-2738.
Please note, no guests will be allowed to attend the ceremony. After considerable
discussion and consultation with professionals from USA Health, faculty, staff, and
students, we hope you understand that this decision was determined as the best course
of action to control the risks of COVID-19 exposure to University students and employees.
Fall 2020 College Recognition and Commencement FAQs
For detailed directions to the Mitchell Center, please visit the Mitchell Center's website or see Google Map for the Mitchell Center.
The length of the ceremony varies based upon the number of participants. Generally, the ceremony lasts approximately one hour.
Yes. Participants should wear traditional business casual under the academic regalia (cap and gown).
Degrees will be conferred on Monday, December 14, to students who meet graduation eligibility. Degree verifications and transcripts designated as “hold for degree” will be available beginning Tuesday, December 15.
Diplomas will be mailed to students just as they are each fall to the address you provided on your graduation application. If you need to update your diploma mailing address, please complete the Diploma Mailing Address Change Form by December 6, 2020. Changing your mailing address on PAWS does not update your diploma mailing address. Your diploma will not be sent if you have any outstanding financial obligations to the University. You can check your PAWS account for any holds. Once the holds are cleared, contact the Registrar's Office and your diploma will be sent.
Diplomas are shipped by the United States Postal Service and tracking of the package is not available. The diploma mailer may not fit into your mail box so the USPS may leave a slip in the box and the student will have to go to the local post office location to pick up the diploma. Please be aware that the post office may not deliver a student’s diploma if their name is not listed on the lease in an apartment complex.