Grad Finale Vendors
Registrar
Applying for Graduation:
- All graduating students MUST apply for graduation and pay the graduation fee before Commencement.
- To apply for graduation, click here.
- If you do not plan on attending commencement, you will still need to apply for graduation.
Contact Information for the Registrar Office:
- Email – registrar@valdosta.edu
- Phone – 229-333-5727
- Website - /academics/registrar/
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events
INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Career Opportunities Services to Students and Alumni:
- Career Assessments
- Job and Career Search
- Individualized Career Counseling
- Career Documentation Review
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Employer Connection
- Resume Building
- Career Fairs
Fill out this quick Final Destination Survey:
- This provides the Office of Career Opportunities an accurate picture of what your fellow graduates are doing and where they are going once graduating from ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ!
- Survey linked .
Contact Information for Career Opportunities:
- Email – careerops@valdosta.edu
- Phone – 229-259-5515
- Website – www.valdosta.edu/career
Bookstore
Graduating students can purchase their regalia in person at the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Bookstore in the Student Union. You may also purchase regalia online at the
Cap and Gowns
- Walk into the store or order through the online pickup counter for assistance
- Just provide us with your height and if your degree is a Bachelor, or Master, or Doctorate degree.
- You may also purchase your hood for Master or Doctor program.
- You can try on your purchases at home and can exchange if needed.
Customizable Diploma Frames
ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Gear and Memorabilia
- Shirts
- Jackets
- Hats
- Diploma Frames
- Coffee mugs, tumblers, etc.
Contact Information for the Bookstore:
- Phone – 229-333-5666
- Website –
Jostens
Check out your ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ page for your Graduation items!
- Official Class rings
- Graduation Announcements
- Affiliation Stoles
- Jewelry and Collegiate Tags
Contact Information for Jostens:
- Phone – (800) 854-7464
- Website –
1906 Society
I know the light at the end of the tunnel is shining bright, and as you prepare for your next step in life, with your ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ degree in hand, we invite you to join the 1906 Society!
- This is your opportunity to make a difference today for the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ students of tomorrow.
- The 1906 Society is a student giving organization dedicated to the continued growth and development of ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ through individual gifts from seniors and graduate students.
- Your donation to the 1906 Society provides permanent funding to support the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cares process and purpose. The ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cares fund can be applied for by any student in need at any time of the year. Visit valdosta.edu/vsucares for details and more information about the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cares program
- In commemoration of Valdosta State’s founding year, we ask graduates to donate $19.06. Your gift may exceed this amount.
- As a member of the 1906 Society, you will receive a red and black graduation cord and receive recognition during commencement!
Contact Information for 1906 Society:
- Email – alumni@valdosta.edu
- Phone – 229-333-5797
- Website – /administration/advancement/giving/1906-society.php
Alumni
Join an Alumni Chapter to Stay Connected!
- The Alumni Association has implemented five Alumni Chapters throughout Georgia
- Coastal Chapter (Golden Isles and Jacksonville Area)
- Savannah Chapter
- Middle Georgia Alumni Chapter
- Alumni Chapter of Atlanta
- South Georgia Chapter
When it's time to renew your license plate, think ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ!
- The ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation receives $10 of every sale and renewal from license plates
- For more information about your new ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ License Plate tag or visit your local tag office at
Contact Information for Alumni:
- Email – alumni@valdosta.edu
- Phone – 229-333-5797
- Website –
Grad Images
Capturing the moment!
- Professional photos will be taken on the day of the ceremony by GradImages photographers.
- Each graduate will be sent an email directing them to the Grad Images website to purchase these professional portraits.
- You can purchase through mail, our website (), or by contacting our office by phone or email.
Contact for Grad Images:
- Email – giservice@gradimages.net
- Phone – Customer Service Department at 800-261-2576
- Website –https://www.gradimages.com
Financial Aid
Planning to pursue another degree?
- Any loans previously borrowed can remain on deferment status. Repayment will begin 6 months after completing degree.
- Continue to complete FAFSA each year, this can be done at
- Graduate Students are not eligible for any federal grant or state scholarship funds, but by completing FAFSA you may be eligible to borrow federal loans.
General Loan Repayment Information:
- Loan repayment typically begins 6 months after a student graduates from college
- You may begin paying off loans prior to 6 months following graduation, but you are not mandated to state until after the 6-month period is over
- Once the 6-month period is over, students will be provided several loan repayment options
- EX: Standard 10-year repayment
- The company servicing your loan will provide you with all details pertaining to your repayment options
- Your servicer should have emailed and/or mailed you information regarding your loans each semester
- These emails should include details about your loan and a way to contact the loan company
- If you HAVE NOT received the information listed or you have misplaced the information, you may visit
- Log in with your FAFSA ID and Password
Contact Information for Financial Aid:
- Email – finaid@valdosta.edu
- Phone – 229-333-5935
- Website – /admissions/financial-aid/
Grad School
Continue your education with a Master or Doctoral degree!
- ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ is committed to providing a quality graduate learning environment that will enable you to pursue your advanced studies guided by graduate faculty with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service.
- We have over 60 graduate programs to choose from and offer online as well as face-to-face options for graduate education. To find descriptions of these programs, their professional accreditations, and application requirements, please visit the Our Programs page.
Important Information Regarding Graduate School
- Admissions Document Submission Instructions
- Per recent clarification from the USG, the waivers of out-of-state tuition for Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama residents only apply to undergraduate students.
- Search for and compare programs using our new Majors & Degrees search tool.
- Tuition/Financial Aid
- Residency Information
Hood Colors for ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Arts, Letters, Humanities - White
(English, E.S.O.L., Foreign Languages, History, Sociology)
Business - Drab
(Accounting, Business Admin., Healthcare Admin.)
Counseling & Guidance - Light Blue
(Marriage & Family Therapy, School Counseling,)
Criminal Justice - Royal Blue
Education - Light Blue
(Adult & Career Ed., Curriculum & Instruction/Accomplished Teaching Ed. Leadership, Elementary Ed., Health & Physical Ed., Higher Ed. Leadership, Instructional Technology, Middle Grades Ed., Secondary Ed., Special Ed., Teacher Ed., Teacher Leadership)
Health & Rehabilitation - Sage Green
(Exercise Physiology)
Communication - Red
(Communication Arts)
Library Science - Lemon
(Library & Information Science)
Music - Pink
(Music Ed., Music Performance)
Nursing - Apricot
Public Administration - Peacock Blue
Psychology - Gold
(Industrial/Organizational)
Science - Gold
(Biology)
Social Work - Citron
Speech/Oratory - Silver
(Communication Disorders; Speech Language Pathology)
Contact Information for Grad School:
- Phone – 229-333-5694
- Website – /academics/graduate-school/
Testing
Available Exams:
- Accuplacer
- AAB
- ACED Exemption Exams
- Biology Major Field Test
- Chemistry Placement Exam
- CLEP
- Distance Learning/Independent Study Exams
- DSST
- eCore
- GACE
- GACE Paraprofessional
- Georgia Legislative Exemption Exams
- HESI
- HOAE
- MAT
- Pearson VUE
- Scantron (formarly Castle Worldwide)
- For exam details and other important information regarding exams, visit the Testing Center website.
Contact Information for the Testing Center:
- Email – testing@valdosta.edu
- Phone – 229-245-3878
- Website –
Commencement
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University Center
Entrance No. 5
1205 N. Patterson St. -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5727