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Commencement programs

 Collection
Identifier: UA-0005-0901

Scope and Content

The Commencement programs collection includes programs from 1936 to present day for West Georgia College, the State University of West Georgia, and the University of West Georgia. Materials reflect the graduating classes of two year degrees from West Georgia College up until it began to offer a four year degree program in 1957.

Prior to 1960, summer commencements did not have an official program. A brief change was seen for the summer commencement of 1960, but it was not until 1967 that summer ceremonies would have official commencement programs.

Dates

  • 1939-2026

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Open to all users; no restrictions.

User Restrictions

As stipulated by United States copyright laws.

Administrative History

Commencements have largely fallen under the combined responsibilities of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Registrar. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for maintaining official student academic records, including transcripts and grades.

Materials span the history of the college known as West Georgia College, the State University of West Georgia, and the University of West Georgia.

Extent

1.89 Linear feet (5 boxes)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains commencement programs from West Georgia College, the State University of West Georgia, and The University of West Georgia ranging from 1936 to present day.

Arrangement Note

Arranged chronologically by year.

Provenance

Transferred to Special Collections from an unknown University of West Georgia source in 1993 and 2012. Additions are made every year by faculty and staff of Irvine Ingram Sullivan Library.

Accruals

Further accruals are expected.

Processed By

Processed by Amber Seale, 2014; Additions by Nicky Stevens, 2025-2026.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Commencement Programs
Status
Completed
Author
Amber Seale, 2014; Additions by Nicky Stevens, 2025-2026.
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

http://www.westga.edu/special
Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States