Faculty Instructions (2009)
This page has not yet been updated to reflect 2010 dates and information. Since many of the details will be similar to the 2009 information below, we recommend that you use the information to get a general idea of the responsibilities and activities surrounding Commencement. Please check back for updated 2010 information as it becomes available.
Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 10, 2009
9:00 am (note the time change for 2009)
Faculty are invited and encouraged to sit with students' families and guests during the Baccalaureate service in Glenn Memorial. Faculty do not wear academic regalia and do not process. President Wagner will present the Baccalaureate address.
Commencement
Monday, May 11, 2009
8:00 am (line up by 7:30 am)
Members of the Faculty of Emory University are cordially invited to participate in Commencement ceremonies and to process at the all-schools ceremony on the Quadrangle.
Faculty members in full regalia are asked to line up by school on the sidewalk in front of the Administration Building no later than 7:30 am on Commencement morning. The procession, led by the Atlanta Pipe Band, will step off promptly at 8:00.
Marching faculty will be able to view the ceremony on the stage from their seats via screens.
Please note: You are asked to contact the commencement coordinator via email to confirm that you will march. A reminder and contact information will be sent to all faculty in April.
Regalia
Academic celebrations at Emory are more remarkable when the colors and distinctiveness of faculty regalia enhance the occasions. Members of the faculty are encouraged to join colleagues, students, trustees, and guests of honor, processing in academic costume at our special ceremonies.
Please note: Faculty members who want to process in custom faculty regalia must order six to eight weeks in advance to ensure accuracy and timely delivery for Commencement. If you have not yet ordered regalia, you must go to the Emory Bookstore to rent or purchase regalia before March 5 in order to have it available for Commencement on May 11. The bookstore may be able to obtain rental regalia for faculty who cannot receive their custom regalia by Commencement.
Faculty Parents
Faculty members whose children will graduate may be able to hand diplomas to their graduates. Contact the commencement coordinator or dean's office of your student's school.
Business School commencement coordinators will email graduating students for information about faculty parents who wish to hand out diplomas.
Inclement Weather
If weather conditions require the cancellation of the all-schools ceremony, faculty will not process or join the abbreviated all-schools ceremony. Faculty will proceed to their school diploma ceremonies or activities. Please review the Inclement Weather information.
Questions?
Contact Tricia Stultz, 404.727.6022
