2021 COMMENCEMENT COUNTDOWN: 6 DAYS!

Primary updates to share this week include 1) weather watch, venue options, & decisions; 2) livestream links; and 3) student cap & gown orders.

GHC’s 2021 commencement ceremonies are officially less than a week away, and we are excited to celebrate with you in person on the Floyd campus!

Please note GHC is closely monitoring weather forecast conditions for commencement day on Thursday, May 13th. Although the event is currently planned to be outside, GHC has a secondary option to hold the ceremonies inside unless weather conditions improve.

If the ceremonies are moved inside, all campus guidelines will remain in place and the ceremony details will be updated on the commencement site.

A final decision will be made Monday (May 10), and additional details will be shared at that time.

2021 Commencement Ceremonies

Thursday, May 13th 

10AM

51st Commencement

https://youtu.be/fWtP2LUDFhk

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3PM

Pinning Commencement

https://youtu.be/QjWgVpMbnlw

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6PM

51st Commencement

https://youtu.be/Ohm91dKrEHI

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All livestreams will be recorded and available for post-ceremony viewing at youtube.com/ghconlinetv

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Note for Graduates: Shipment of cap and gown orders was delayed, though GHC Bookstore has been assured orders are on the way! GHC will provide more information about graduate caps and gowns when they arrive.

Staff volunteers are still needed at Floyd Campus for Wednesday set-up details (May 12) and for Thursday commencement details (May 13, 6:00 p.m.). Staff should confirm approval with their supervisor and then email Bradley Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu with their approved date and availability.

View ceremony details at commencement.highlands.edu

GHC Graduation Committee is proud to confirm that pomp and circumstance will be uniform for all three ceremonies (10am, 3pm, and 6pm). The processional lineup will include:

  • MUSICIANS: The Highlands Brass and Percussion Ensemble led by Sam Baltzer
  • BAGPIPER: Joe Dunaway
  • MACE BEARER: Billy Morris
  • STAGE PARTY: President Don Green, Regent T. Dallas Smith (6pm only), Provost Dana Nichols, VP for Finance & Administration Jamie Petty, and Communication Professor/Card Reader Travice Obas (10am & 6pm)
  • FACULTY PROCESSIONAL: led by Faculty Marshals Mark Pergrem (10am), Lynn Herman (3pm), and Frank Minor (6pm)

Faculty Parking will be reserved near the Floyd Campus Library with a designated entrance from Booze Mountain Road (see Venue Map).

  • Walraven Award: Congratulations to Billy Morris for being selected 2021 Walraven Faculty Award! (re: Dana Nichols’ email dated 04/15/21; acceptance speech at 10am & 6pm)
  • Mace Bearer: Billy Morris (re: Dana Nichols’ email dated 03/22/21)
  • Honorary Faculty Marshals: Frank Minor (6pm), Mark Pergrem (10am), and Lynn Herman (3pm)
  • University System of Georgia BOR Welcome: Regent T. Dallas Smith (6pm)

For questions related to commencement planning, please email Graduation2021@highlands.edu