Volunteer for Spring 2024 Commencement
As commencement is a respected University-wide event, the Commencement Committee is currently seeking faculty and staff volunteers to serve as Commencement Hosts and Candidate Assistants for each ceremony.
Ceremonies will be at the following times and locations:
Paulson Stadium - Statesboro
For undergraduate and graduate candidates who choose to graduate in Statesboro
- Tuesday, May 7 at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
- Thursday, May 9 at 10 a.m.
EnMarket Arena - Savannah
For undergraduate and graduate candidates who choose to graduate in Savannah
- Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
- Saturday, May 11 at 3 p.m.
Volunteers can select their preferred ceremony location(s) within the volunteer form. All volunteers will receive a dining voucher that can be used at Dining Commons or Lakeside on the Statesboro Campus or at The Galley on the Armstrong Campus.
All volunteers will be asked to arrive for their shifts 1.5 hours prior to the start of the ceremony. Staff who work on Saturday, May 11, will be expected to work with their supervisor to adjust their work schedule for the week of commencement, or alternatively, be provided compensatory time for their efforts.
As a Commencement Host, your primary tasks will be to greet guests, assist with guest seating and post-ceremony departure.
As a Candidate Assistant, you will ensure that students are in the correct college seating area, ensure each student has a GradPass, and that college rows have an equal number of students, in addition to other assigned duties throughout the ceremony.
All volunteers should complete the form linked below by Friday, April 26, 2024.
Thank you for your support of this important University event! We look forward to providing the best experience possible for our graduates and their guests.
If you have any questions, please reach out to commencementstaff@georgiasouthern.edu.
Thank you for being a part of this memorable experience for our students and guests!