PCOM South Georgia Commencement Ceremony

Attendees must receive a ticket from a PCOM student in order to enter the ceremony. Please visit our FAQ page to view answers to frequently asked questions about the Commencement Ceremony.

Doors open at noon. Those requiring additional seating assistance may enter at 11:45 a.m. Late arrivals will be held in the Atrium until the conclusion of the processional.

Important Reminders

• Prior to the event, please be sure to designate an appropriate location for meeting your guests/student.
• Arrive early in preparation for additional security measures.
• Please allow adequate time to arrive, park, enter the facility, and be seated prior to the ceremony. The ceremony will start promptly at the advertised time.
• Each guest over the age of three (3) must have an individual ticket to enter the ceremony.
• Please have your ticket in hand or opened on your phone as you approach the entrance.
• The venue has a clear bag policy. Please plan accordingly.
• Limit the number of personal items brought inside the venue.
• You are allowed to enter the venue with a bottle of water and a snack if you have specific dietary needs.

Kirby O. Smith, DO

Dr. Smith will deliver the commencement address at PCOM South Georgia’s 2026 ceremony, held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. A board-certified family physician and educator, Dr. Smith has devoted his career to advancing rural healthcare and strengthening medical education in underserved communities.

As the inaugural program director of the Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program, as well as former chief of staff and chief of medicine at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Dr. Smith has demonstrated a lasting commitment to leadership and service. Recognized for his humanitarian impact, he has mentored generations of physicians dedicated to providing compassionate, community-centered care.

Parking is free at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center.

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For questions regarding the commencement ceremony, contact studentaffairsevents@pcom.edu.