Graduating from college is a major achievement, and our annual commencement ceremonies are your chance to celebrate.
Read on for important information about preparing for commencement and dates for your department's ceremony.
Graduating from college is a major achievement, and our annual commencement ceremonies are your chance to celebrate.
Read on for important information about preparing for commencement and dates for your department's ceremony.
You must wear a cap and gown to participate in a ceremony. You may place your cap and gown order online. After the deadline, please contact the bookstore directly at (304) 333-3636. Check back here frequently to see when Cap and Gown orders may be picked up at the bookstore. Please plan to pay for your order when you pick it up.
Please note: Graduates are permitted to wear University honor cords (earned for academic honors) and their cord or medallion from Honor Societies. They may also wear a stole as a Student-Athlete, Pilot, Honors Program graduate or a member of a registered student organization; however, please be mindful of the solemnity of the Commencement ceremony. Please see your Academic Dean for more information about Honors Cords or your organization's advisor for information on organizational regalia.
A photographer will be at commencement to take your picture. You will receive information by your campus email on to how to purchase the photos.
Candidates for bachelor’s degrees and Associate’s degrees who have achieved special distinction in academic work will graduate with honors. Honors are determined by the cumulative quality point average of a student’s work at graduation. Three grades of honors are recognized for bachelor’s degree candidates: cum laude for a point average of 3.4-3.69; magna cum laude for a point average of 3.70-3.84; and summa cum laude for a point average of 3.85 or better. There are also three grades of honors for associate degree candidates: Honors for a point average of 3.4-3.69; High Honors for a point average of 3.70-3.84; and Highest Honors for a point average of 3.85 or better. Honor designations on diplomas are based upon the entire academic record. Honor designations on the Commencement program are based upon the academic record at the conclusion of the semester prior to Commencement
Ready for graduation, Falcons?
Mark your calendars! Fairmont State University is planning Commencement Ceremonies to take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies will be open to all guests. Tickets will not be used; however, seating is limited. Due to other events in the area, guests may want to plan travel and book overnight hotel accommodations early.