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Emory College Graduation and Commencement

This page is a resource for Emory College students who are graduating seniors and/or participating in the Commencement ceremonies. This is an exciting milestone and we look forward to celebrating with you!

Graduation

Graduation Requirements & Degree Tracker

Students are responsible for ensuring all graduation requirements, as listed in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences Catalog, are complete by the end of their last term in the College. Students can track their degree progress using Degree Tracker with these instructions. 
 
General Education Requirement (GER) questions can be directed to your OUE Academic Advisor (schedule an appointment through Navigate).  

Major and/or minor questions should be directed to the academic department (department contact list).

Graduation Application

Students must apply to graduate in their final semester. Instructions will be sent to your Emory email in the semester in which you plan to graduate.
 
For students graduating in the current term, you can review graduation application instructions here. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email status update. You may also check your status in College Connect in the Graduating Seniors tab.

Application launches and deadlines are semester specific and can be found on the Registrar’s website here. 

Graduation Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the Office of the University Registrar’s graduation application calendar here. Most often, the graduation application opens near the beginning of the semester in which you plan to graduate.

Instructions to apply to graduate will be sent to your Emory student email near the beginning of the semester in which you plan to graduate. Here is a preview of the instructions; access to each application step will become available in the semester you plan to graduate.

The University Registrar’s website answers this question in their FAQ here.

The University Registrar’s website answers this question in their FAQ here.

Degrees typically show on unofficial and official transcripts a few weeks after the end of your graduation term. If proof of pending degree is needed in the interim, a Degree Verification Letter may be requested at this link.  
 
The University Registrar’s website has additional information about transcripts and diplomas.

Your graduation cannot be approved until we have your final Education Abroad transcript. However, it is difficult to predict how long it will take to receive and process a foreign transcript. Your graduation term will be moved to a later semester if your transcript is not received and processed by the University Registrar deadline. Please consult with your Education Abroad advisor for guidance on your specific circumstances.

Degree Tracker is a great tool to visualize your academic progress and determine missing requirements. Here are instructions for pulling your Degree Tracker report.

You may apply to graduate while finishing an Incomplete, but all academic coursework for the Incomplete must be submitted by the end of the term to remain eligible for graduation. Please visit the Emory College Catalog for more information about Incomplete grades.

Emory College policy states that students must complete their degree within eight regular, full-time semesters (catalog). Students seeking a ninth semester of enrollment should request approval through this form.

If your expected graduation date is incorrect and you plan to graduate in fewer than eight regular, full-time semesters, you may request an update through this form.

Maymester is a Summer semester, so students completing requirements in the Summer are not able to graduate in the Spring. Each year, the Summer semester’s graduation/degree conferral date is in August. If proof of pending degree is needed in the interim, a Degree Verification Letter may be requested at this link.

Graduation Questions?

Bethany Doyle
Associate Director
Mod Lang 409

(404) 727-6755
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Commencement

Emory College of Arts and Sciences graduates participate in two ceremonies: Emory University Commencement and the Emory College of Arts and Sciences Diploma Ceremony. 

Beginning in March, graduates should regularly check their email for registration and ticket information, important deadlines, and day-of logistics. 

The University Commencement Website is an excellent resource for students and their guests including information about hotel accommodations, parking, and day-of amenities.

Commencement Forms

Commencement Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all graduates much register for both the University Ceremony and the Emory College Diploma Ceremony.  In March, you will receive an email from commencement@commencement.emory.edu with instructions to log into the Commencement Registration website, MarchingOrder.  

Please complete the August & December Graduate Participation Form to provide us with your post-Emory contact information. If you do not complete this form, you will not receive communications about Commencement. 

This form ensures your name is announced correctly during the ECAS Diploma Ceremony. This form must be completed by the deadline given in order for your name to be pre-recorded and announced in alphabetical order during the ceremony. No exceptions to the deadline will be made. 

Yes, all Commencement participants must wear regalia. Items can be purchased online or in-person at the Emory Atlanta Campus bookstore. If you have any questions, please contact the bookstore at am757@bncollege.com.

Yes, all guests attending the University Commencement Ceremony and the ECAS Diploma Ceremony will need to have a ticket.  

Tickets are administered through MarchingOrder. Follow the instructions on the website to register your guests. Information about getting additional tickets will be emailed to all graduates, so check your email regularly.

Each graduate will receive two guest tickets for the University Commencement Ceremony. Information about additional tickets, if available, will be emailed to graduates.  

There is not a limit for guest tickets for the ECAS Diploma Ceremony.  

The University Commencement Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. and typically ends around 10:15 a.m. The ECAS Diploma Ceremony is immediately following, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Students: If you require accommodation in order to fully participate in Commencement activities, please submit the Request for Accommodation form.  

Guests: If you are inquiring about accommodation for a guest, please contact emorycommencement@emory.edu.

Emory College works with commencement photography specialists GradImages to photograph graduates during Commencement events. GradImages will contact graduates directly in the weeks after Commencement.  

The University Registrar’s website answers this question in their FAQ here.

Commencement Questions?

Cristina Griffin
Events Manager
North Decatur Building

(404) 727-1156
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