The School of Nursing Diploma, Pinning, and Awards Ceremony is open to all students who have been cleared to graduate. Participation in this ceremony is encouraged, but it is not mandatory. 

Location & Time 

• Location: Emory Student Center
• Date:  Friday, December 12
• DABSN/MN Ceremony Begins: 10 a.m.
• DNP, MSN, PGC Ceremony Begins: 2 p.m.
• Doors Open: Doors will open one hour prior to the ceremony start time 

Student Lineup 

Lineup information will be available shortly.

Reception

Reception information will be available shortly.

Each graduate will be allotted a certain amount guest tickets. The amount of tickets will be available shortly. Graduating students will not need a ticket. Ticket quantity is determined by venue capacity and number of graduates.

If you do need extra tickets, please consult with your peers to find out if anyone may not be participating in the ceremony or will not be using all of their tickets. You may also fill out our Extra Ticket Request Form which will be available soon. Please note that completing this form is NOT a guarantee that extra tickets will be available. 

Regalia ordering information will be available soon.

All graduates are required to wear business casual clothing under their regalia. Flat shoes are recommended.

Parking

Parking information is TBD. Please check back for updates.

Disability Services

Emory does not provide wheelchair rental services. The following vendors are provided as a service to Commencement guests to assist you with locating a wheelchair rental company. Emory is not responsible for rental arrangements, products, or practices.

Complete Home Medical Equipment
575 Dekalb Ind Way Ste 102
Decatur, GA 30033-1756
Phone: 404-292-6525
Fax: 404-292-6526

Accucare Medical Equipment
11 Dunwoody Park, Ste 130
Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone: 770-512-0090
Fax: 770-512-0190
Email: mistermorton@mindspring.com

Alpha Medical Equipment & Supplies, Inc
1652 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-373-8160
Fax: 404-373-8163
Email: Livikas@bellsouth.net

Livestream

The event will be livestreamed via YouTube. The link will be available closer to the ceremony date.

Photography

You can view and download photos from the August 2025 ceremony sing this link: https://www.atlantaeventphotography.com/Guests/Emory/2025/Emory-Nursing-Graduation-88/n-JsvzJC

Once you open the link, you'll see two folders:

• Diploma Portraits: Individual graduation photos
• Candids: Candid shots from before, during, and after the ceremony

All photos are free to download in high resolution as a gift from the School of Nursing.
To download a photo, click on it and look for the download button in the bottom right corner. If you're having trouble finding it, please refer to the attached image where the button is circled in orange.

If you'd like to order printed copies, you can do so directly through the Atlanta Event Photography website.