Schedule of Events
We are happy to announce the dates for the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies, May 9-12. Events with an asterisk have not been updated for 2025. Please check this website often as information will be updated as commencement nears.
Find your school website below for specific details pertaining to your event. Find details about alumni events on the Advancement and Alumni Engagement Commencement page. Dangerous weather plans will be listed in the event description, where applicable.
4:00 p.m. | Goizueta Business School PhD Graduation Celebration |
Celebrating the successes of our doctoral students and their job placements Email Allison Gilmore with any questions |
2:00 p.m. | * Oxford Continuee Graduate Reception |
6:00 p.m. | Class Day Crossover (Student Event) |
Kick off Commencement Weekend with Senior Class tradition, Class Day Crossover! Get ready to gather and celebrate one last time as the undergraduate Class of 2025. Start the evening with a Senior reception at the DCT, then head over to the MPR to enjoy senior awards and be inspired by the student-selected Class Day speaker. As the sun sets, relish in the traditional Candlelight Crossover procession where hundreds of alumni, trustees, faculty, and staff will cheer you on as you cross over from a student to an alum of Emory University. The night ends with fun, food, music, and an unforgettable party on McDonough Field you won’t want to miss! Email Jasmine Terrell with any questions. | |
6:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Evening MBA Graduation Celebration |
For all Evening MBA students and families. Featuring multimedia presentation, speakers, student and faculty awards. | |
7:00 p.m. | Emory Alumni & Community Class Day Crossover Reception (Community Event) |
The beloved Class Day Crossover tradition is back for its 23rd year! Join us for an exclusive pre-reception with alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the Emory community before we gather to cheer on the Class of 2025 during the Crossover procession. Help us show the Class of 2025 a warm welcome into the Emory Alumni Association and that a strong Emory network is here for them, wherever they may go! Email alumnicommencement@emory.edu with any questions. |
9:30 a.m. | Goizueta Business School Full-time MBA Graduation Celebration |
For all graduating full-time MBA students and their guests. Keynote speaker and student graduation speeches by the Class of 2025. Academic awards are presented. | |
10:00 a.m. | School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine |
The Emory University School of Medicine MD Diploma Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST at Glenn Memorial Auditorium. Additional guests, family, and friends will have the opportunity to share in the activities via a live (and on-demand) webcast of the ceremony https://med.emory.edu/commencement. The Diploma Ceremony will feature remarks by TBD. Graduating students attending in-person will be individually recognized during the ceremony. The Papageorge Teaching Award will be presented, and recipients will be recognized. Graduating students must officially register themselves and their guests to attend the ceremony. Registration must be completed through the Marching Order Portal. Reception to follow ceremony at Emory School of Medicine, Main Lobby. Email Mona Ingram with any questions. | |
11:00 a.m. | Baccalaureate Luncheon for the Class of 2025 |
The Baccalaureate Luncheon is an opportunity for the Emory University Chaplaincy to honor graduating students who have been leaders in spiritual, religious and interfaith life during their time at Emory and to reflect on and give thanks for their journeys as they become alumni. A list of student awardees are invited and other graduates are welcome to join. Emory graduating students are welcome. Graduating students can RSVP here. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. | |
1:00 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Master of Science in Business Analytics Celebration |
| For all graduating MSBA students and their guests. Class of 2025 student speaker, academic and faculty awards. A reception will follow at the business school. Email Christina Wan with any questions | |
2:00 p.m. | Laney Graduate School |
2:30 p.m. | School of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| The Emory University School of Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Diploma Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. EST at The Glenn Memorial Auditorium. Graduating students, family and friends will have an opportunity to share in the activities via a live (and on-demand) webcast of the ceremony. The link to view the ceremony will be shared with graduating students closer to the event date. The Diploma Ceremony will feature remarks by TBD. Our Keynote Speaker to be announced. Graduating students attending in-person and virtually will be individually recognized during the Diploma Ceremony. Email Ella Pollard with any questions | |
3:00 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Master of Finance Graduation Celebration |
| For all graduating MF students and their guests. Class of 2025 student speaker, academic and faculty awards. Email Christine Battle with any questions | |
3:00 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Master of Business for Veterans Celebration |
| For all graduating MBV students and their guests. Class of 2025 speakers and recognitions. Email Shenita Bryant with any questions | |
3:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Master in Management |
| For all graduating Executive MiM students and their guests. Class of 2025 speakers and recognitions. Email Anna Gibbons with any questions | |
3:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Executive MBA Graduation Celebration |
| For all graduating Executive MBA students and their guests. Class of 2025 student speaker, academic and faculty awards. Email Marie Foster with any questions | |
5:00 p.m. | * Oxford Baccalaureate |
5:45 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Master’s Degree Diploma Ceremony (MF, MSBA, MBV, MiM & MBA Executive, Full-time and Evening formats) |
For all graduating Goizueta Business School master’s students and their guests. Degree candidates will be recognized individually as they cross the stage. Reception for Goizueta Business School master’s students and their guests follows on Patterson Green at Goizueta Business School. Reception for Goizueta Business School master’s students and their guests 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Patterson Green, Goizueta Business School |
9:00 a.m. | Candler School of Theology |
10:00 a.m. | Rollins School of Public Health |
10:00 a.m. | Oxford College |
11:00 a.m. | School of Medicine, Genetic Counseling Training Program |
The Emory University School of Medicine, Genetic Counseling Training Program Diploma Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST in the School of Medicine, Room 110 on the Emory main campus. The Diploma ceremony will feature remarks by TBD. The ceremony will also include award presentations for the “Genetic Counseling Student of the Year”, The “Paul M. Fernhoff Excellence in Teaching Award”, and the “Best Student Research Poster”. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Main Lobby. Students will need to submit guest numbers to MarieAnge Charlestin at gcprogram@emory.edu by TBD. Register here to watch the ceremony remotely. | |
1:00 p.m. | Goizueta Business School BBA Graduation Celebration and Reception |
| This exciting event includes the Class Orator, the presentation of academic and program honors and awards, a speech from the student-selected Distinguished Educator, and senior performances and superlatives. A reception will follow on Patterson Green. This event will not be ticketed. Email Jessica Lowy with any questions | |
8:45 a.m. | 2025 Emory Legacy Medallion Recognition Breakfast |
Graduating students who have a parent, grandparent, sibling or spouse who is also an Emory graduate are honored at this event hosted by the Emory Alumni Association. Invitation only. Contact: Email Gloria Grevas for more information. | |
11:00 a.m. | School of Law |
| 1:30 p.m. | The Chamber Music Society concludes our 32nd season with our annual Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert featuring some of the finest musical graduates of the Emory Music Department and a graduating senior including Carol Xu & Christy Song, violins; Siji Osunkoya, viola; and Andrew Choi, cello performing a one-hour program of Dvorak, Torelli, and Dohnanyi. Sunday, May 11th at 1:30 in Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center. Free - no registration is required. Free parking available next to the Schwartz Center in Fishburne deck. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Emory College of Arts and Sciences Honors Ceremony I |
| The Emory College of Arts and Sciences will hold two Honors Ceremonies this year. Ceremony #1 for Honors Students in STEM, Anthropology, and Human Health will take place on Sunday, May 2025 at 2:30 PM in Glenn Memorial Church. Each honors candidate will receive two (2) tickets for family and friends via Tassel. Thesis advisors and honors candidates themselves will not need a ticket to enter. Contact: Email Dr. Robert Torre with any questions. | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Emory College of Arts and Sciences Honors Ceremony II |
The Emory College of Arts and Sciences will hold two Honors Ceremonies this year. Ceremony #2 for Honors Students in the humanities, arts, and social sciences (except Anthropology and Human Health) will occur on Sunday, May 2025, at 5:30 PM in Glenn Memorial Church. Each honors candidate will receive two (2) tickets for family and friends via Tassel. Thesis advisors and honors candidates themselves will not need a ticket to enter. Contact: Email Dr. Robert Torre with any questions. | |
8:30 a.m. | Emory University Commencement Ceremony on the Quadrangle |
Graduating students and their guests* are invited and encouraged to enjoy the pomp and circumstance of Emory’s processional march featuring full academic regalia, the keynote address, honorary degree presentations, the president’s address to the graduating class, and the formal group conferral of all student degrees earned. Emory's twenty-first president, President Gregory L. Fenves, presides over the event. View Planning your Visit for information including arrival logistics, parking/shuttle locations, maps, and other important information. This ceremony will be livestreamed and available for viewing on Emory Television Channel 28.1(QAM), simulcast in White Hall rooms 206, 207, and 208 and Cannon Chapel. Contact: Office of University Events | |
10:00 a.m. | Emory College of Arts and Sciences |
The Emory College of Arts and Sciences Diploma Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 12, immediately following the University Ceremony on the Quad. The ceremony will feature remarks from the Dean of Emory College, Barbara Krauthamer, and the Senior Class Orator, the sole student speaker. All graduates will be individually recognized on stage. Tickets are required for this ceremony. Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Class of 2025 graduates! In the event of severe weather, the Emory College Diploma Ceremony will be moved to the WoodPEC and split into two ceremonies, one at 8 a.m. and the next at 10 a.m. Both events will be ticketed, and all graduates will receive an email with more information. Contact: Michaela Johnson, 404-727-1156 | |
11:00 a.m. | Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony |
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 12th at 11:00 a.m EST at the Emory University Student Center. A livestream option will be available. The ceremony will be hosted by Dean Linda McCauley and will feature remarks from student speakers. All graduates will be individually recognized in-person at the SON Diploma Ceremony. A reception will take place immediately following the ceremony at the School of Nursing's Courtyard. Tickets are not required for the reception. All graduate guests are welcome to attend. Contact: Arnita Howard 404-712-6826 | |
11:00 a.m. | Goizueta Business School Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Diploma Ceremony and Reception |
Goizueta events are not ticketed and have no guest limit, but do require completion of a registration form to gather important details. Graduates and their guests proceed from the Quadrangle to the BBA Diploma ceremony at the Woodruff PE Center. Following the Diploma Ceremony, a reception will follow at approximately 12:00 p.m. at the Goizueta Business School, Patterson Green. Questions? Email Jessica Lowy or call 404-727-2713. | |
12:30 p.m. | School of Medicine, Medical Imaging Program |
Emory’s Medical Imaging Program Diploma Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in Harland Cinema. This year's commencement speaker is TBD. A reception will precede the ceremony. |