Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How do I order my graduation photos?
Answer: Photos taken during the Academic Honors Ceremony, College diploma ceremony, and Business school diploma ceremonies can be viewed at the following links and using the appropriate password.
http://www.pic-man.com/sureshot/
Academic Honors pwd = Emory
Emory College pwd = Emory
Business School pwd = Goizueta
More information: Sureshot Photos
Added: May 15, 2009
Question: When is Commencement in 2010?
Answer: The 165th Commencement Exercises will be held on Monday, May 10. The Baccalaureate Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 9.
More information: Schedule
Added: August 11, 2009
Question: What is the President's Open House?
Answer: The open house is a chance for President and Mrs. Wagner to greet graduates and their families and open Lullwater House for tours. Trained docents guide you through the house and gardens (weather permitting). You must either walk or ride the shuttle buses to this event. See link below for important details.
More information: President's Open House
Added: May 1, 2009
Question: Where can tickets for the Commencement Brunch be purchased?
Answer: Click on the link below to be directed to the Commencement Brunch site and allow you to purchase tickets. All guests including students must have tickets. Students can pick up tickets at the Information Desk in the DUC beginning Wednesday, May 6 through Saturday, May 9. No tickets will be mailed.
A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event, by cash or check.
More Information: Commencement Brunch
Added: May 1, 2009
Question: Will there be a live Webcast of the Commencement Ceremony?
Answer: Yes! See the link below to make sure that you have the proper software installed to view the ceremony. Soon after the live event the video will be available for archival viewing. You can also view previous Commencements (back to the Dalai Lama's Commencement address in 1998) through this site.
More information: Live Webcast and History Archives
Added: May 1, 2009
Question: Who is the 2009 Class Day Speaker?
Answer: This year's Class Day Speakers are Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
More information: Class Day
Added: May 1, 2009
Question: When do we need to arrive?
Answer: We recommend that you plan to arrive on campus no later than 6:30 a.m. so that the candidates can be at their line-up location no later than 7:15. This will allow for time to walk from the parking decks and locate the assembly area. Family members and friends who wish to have the best view of Commencement should arrive even earlier as the seats nearest to the graduates fill very early (pre-dawn).
More information: Parking, Shuttles, and Maps; Student Instructions
Added: April 19, 2009
Question: Where do we go once we get there?
Answer: Students should line up at their assembly point (list available here, and available at the information booths at either end of the Quadrangle) no later than 7:15 a.m. Family and friends should move to the chairs in the Quadrangle and clear the aisles and pathways so that the procession can begin on time.
More information: Student instructions
Added: April 19, 2009, Updated May 10
Question: Where do we park?
Answer: Parking is open and free on campus during Commencement. Follow the signs and directions of the traffic officers and volunteers to reach the nearest parking deck. See the page linked below for important tips and time-saving auxiliary lot options.
More information: Parking, maps and shuttles
Added: April 19, 2009
Question: What happens if it rains?
Answer: Commencement is a rain-or-shine event, though changes are made to event timings and locations. There are two versions of the inclement weather plan based on the severity of the weather. See the link below to read both plans. The main page of this website will be updated should either plan be put into action. Emory's hotline (404.727.1234)will also announce any inclement weather plans.
More information: Inclement weather plan
Added: April 19, 2009
Question:How do I order graduation announcements?
Answer: The official Emory Commencement announcement is available only from Jostens. The official announcement is on display at the Emory Bookstore.Students or parents can order personalized Commencement announcements printed with the student's name, degree, and academic major and embossed with the University seal. For more information or to order announcements click here, or call 1.800.854.7464.
More information: Student Instructions; Jostens
Added: April 19, 2009
Question:Who is the speaker?
Answer: The speaker at the all-schools ceremony on the Quadrangle is the former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox Quesada. Socially-conscious ice cream makers Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield will speak at the Class Day event.
More information: Honorary Degrees; Class Day
Added: April 19, 2009
