Clayton State University

Spring 2025 Commencement
May 9-10, 2025
Commencement is a celebration of new beginnings! On May 9 and 10 we will be celebrating the commencing of a new phase of life for our Clayton State graduates. Along with families and friends, we will be recognizing our graduates for their great achievement.
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Division of Student Affairs reflects on foster care summer program
Drs. Don Stansberry and Allen Ward deemed the inaugural camp program as “fantastic experience” and “huge success.”
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Clayton State awarded million-dollar grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation
The gift will be wholly devoted to the education of 50 first-generation students at the university over the next four years.
Read more Clayton State awarded million-dollar grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation

Clayton State University set to host inaugural Social Mobility Summit
Pres. Georj Lewis is ready to see Clayton State University become the “number-one school for social mobility in Georgia” and believes the first-ever event will help the institution achieve its ambitious goal.
Read more Clayton State University set to host inaugural Social Mobility Summit