Albany State University to Celebrate Over 700 Graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Albany State University (ASU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 700 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the academic processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

ASU is proud to welcome alumna and former Student Government Association President Aliyah Johnson Johnson as the keynote speaker. A 2021 graduate of Albany State, Johnson made history as the youngest Senior Advisor for Public Engagement at the White House, where she served in the Biden-Harris Administration. In her role, she managed events and programming for the President of the United States, making her a rising star in public service and a powerful example of Ram excellence.

In addition to the main commencement ceremony, the university will host several special events to honor graduates from specific academic programs:

Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony
Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m.
Student Center, Building C, Room 266 – West Campus
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Thursday, May 8 at 4 p.m.
Student Center, Building C, Room 266 – West Campus
Social Work Hooding and Penning Ceremony
Friday, May 9 at 2 p.m.
C.W. Grant Student Union Ballroom – East Campus
Professional Embracing Novice (PENning) Ceremony
Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m.
Billy C. Black Auditorium – East Campus

These ceremonies mark important milestones for students transitioning into the workforce as educators, health professionals, and social workers. They also reflect ASU’s continued commitment to preparing leaders who will serve communities across Georgia and beyond.

The Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony will also include a U.S. Army ROTC commissioning ceremony, recognizing graduates who will begin their service as commissioned officers.