Celebrating Fall 2021 Commencement

Man in black robe fist bumps a woman in a black robe and white sash.

With nearly 2,400 degree candidates, the fall 2021 commencement ceremonies took place over the course of two days.

A group of women stand in a crowd dressed in doctoral robes.

Graduate and doctoral students eagerly await the hooding ceremony, where UA faculty advisers place hoods on degree candidates.

A wide angle view of a graduation ceremony, with students sitting waiting to be awarded degrees.

Students sit in chairs at the floor of Coleman Coliseum while listening to ceremonial music, speeches and more.

A girl squats near her chocolate lab-mix service animal.

Commencement isn’t just for humans! This service dog and its owner relax before the festivities begin.

A girl smiles while wearing a cap and gown.

Adorning your mortarboard is one of the most popular student activities. This student honored her science degree with beakers and vials.

Two people sit beside a chair dedicated to a student who had passed away in 2021.

Luke “Fluffopotamus” Ratliff was known as Alabama basketball’s superfan, and passed away earlier this year. His parents received his posthumous degree.

In a crowd, one girl stops and smiles at the camera.

All smiles as students prepare for their next steps.

Actively involved in student organizations or clubs? Don’t forget your cache of cords and robes for the big day.

A girl with cords and robes walks while smiling.

The Nyansapo kente robing ceremony took place before commencement, with dozens of students celebrating their heritage.

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