Due to the forecast of inclement weather, FVSU will move the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony indoors to the HPE Complex.
Fort Valley State University
Spring Commencement 2026
Celebr8 Excellence
#1 Public HBCU in GA For 8 Consecutive Years, U.S. News & World Report 2026 and #1 in Georgia for Social Mobility
FVSU Designated as Carnegie Research Institution
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Nursing Receives ACEN Accreditation
Empower
Your Passion
At Fort Valley State University, we empower students to push the boundaries of what is possible. With our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovated programs, we offer our students an unparalleled opportunity to explore their interests and prepare for a fulfilling career.
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Education
Graduate Studies
Continuing Education
Online Education
This Week
@ FVSU
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Empowering
Educational Dreams
Financial Aid
Higher education is a profound financial commitment. Fort Valley State University is committed to making education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Scholarships
To support our commitment to accessible and affordable education, Fort Valley State University offers a variety of competition and performance based scholarships.
Work Study
Fort Valley State University offers Federal Work-Study to help students cover a portion of their educational expenses while working on campus.
Excellence Empowers
Success
FVSU leverages its near 128-year tradition of excellence and uniqueness in academic and co-curricular programming to educate students and provide opportunities to engage directly in world-changing research with internationally recognized faculty members tackling complex global challenges.
A Message From
Paul Jones, Ph.D.
10th President
Founded in 1895, Fort Valley State University has a storied history, peopled by graduates that have gone on to impact the world of politics, industry, science and the arts. We provide our students an educational environment where opportunities in experiential learning and hands-on research abound. I invite you to join FVSU and EMPOWER the POSSIBLE.
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Recent
News
Fort Valley State University faculty, staff, students and alumni are making headlines! Explore our pressroom and read the latest news from our University community.
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Calculated Success: Willoughby Caine’s Formula for Excellence
Driven by discipline and determination, Willoughby Caine has already built an impressive academic journey and is graduating from Fort Valley State University.
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Uniquely Made: Lanaia's Journey of Purpose and Perseverance
Graduating is more than a milestone for Lanaia; it symbolizes the triumph over uncertainty.
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A Legacy of Light: Makeba Dennis Finds Purpose Through Perseverance
Makeba Dennis, administrative assistant to the director of Housing, will graduate this spring with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University (FVSU).
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Following a Legacy, Creating Her Own: Kadyn Baker Named Valedictorian
For Kadyn Silas Baker, earning the title of valedictorian is more than an academic honor.