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
Students are responsible for ensuring all graduation requirements, as listed in the Catalog, are complete by the end of their last term. Students can view their 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 Process
Beginning Fall 2025, Emory College Students no longer need to apply to graduate. Graduation will be based on Expected Graduation Date in OPUS and degree requirements will be confirmed by OUE in partnership with major/minor academic departments.
In preparation for graduation:
(1) Check Degree Tracker with these instructions to ensure that your final semester’s registration is correct. Your requirements should be Complete or Complete with In-Progress courses after registering for your final semester (green checks; yellow diamonds).
(2) Confirm that your degree type, major(s), concentration(s), and/or minor are accurate with these instructions.
(3) Designate a Diploma Name, Mailing Address, and Email with these instructions.This step is important to ensure that your diploma is printed accurately, mailed to the right address, and ensures that we have contact information to reach you after graduation if the need arises.
Graduation Term Updates
Emory College policy states that students must complete their degree within eight regular, full-time Fall and Spring semesters (Academic Standing policy). Students may not be approved to extend their time to graduation based on late changes to their academic program.
You can view your expected graduation date with these instructions.
- Students seeking a ninth semester of enrollment should request approval through this form.
- Students seeking to move their graduation to an earlier semester can request the update through this form.
Graduation Frequently Asked Questions
General Education Requirement (GER) questions can be directed to your OUE Academic Advisor by scheduling an appointment through Navigate.
Major and/or minor questions should be directed to the academic department (department contact list).
Use these instructions to designate or confirm what name will appear on your diploma.
While designating a diploma name, please also list your post-graduation email address and phone number so that we may contact you if needed.
More diploma information may be found here.
Use these instructions to designate the address that your diploma will be mailed to.
While designating a mailing address, please also list your post-graduation email address and phone number so that we may contact you if needed.
More diploma information may be found here.
The University Registrar’s website has additional information about transcripts and diplomas.
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.
You may view your expected graduation date with these instructions.
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.
Graduation Questions?
Bethany Doyle
Associate Director
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, Tassel.
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.
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.
Usethese instructionsto designate the address that your diploma will be mailed to.
While designating a mailing address, please also list your post-graduation email address and phone number so that we may contact you if needed.
More diploma information, including when you should expect to receive your diploma, may be found here.
Commencement Questions?
Cristina Griffin
Events Manager
