May 2025 School of Nursing Commencement Updates

School of Nursing Ceremony Overview

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at this year's May Commencement Ceremony.

The ceremony will take place Monday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Gas South Arena.

School of Nursing Ceremony Overview

The School of Nursing Diploma, Pinning, and Awards Ceremony is open to all PhD, DNP, MSN, Post Graduate Certificate, Perfusion, MN, BSN and Distance BSN who have been cleared to graduate. Participation in this ceremony is encouraged, but it is not mandatory. 

Location & Time 

Student Lineup 

Student lineup info is TBD.

Reception

Reception info is TBD.

Graduation Application  

The Spring 2026-degree application for graduates is now available. The deadline to apply without any late fee is Monday, February 16, 2026. You will find the online degree application in the Graduation and Commencement tile in OPUS. 

Dual degree students have access to submit their degree application online for BOTH degrees.  

Tickets

Each graduate will be allotted a certain amount guest tickets. The amount of tickets will be communicated to you via Tassel, the university's graduation planning platform. You will receive an invite to use this platform to manage your graduation activities, including confirming your participation in the ceremony, providing a phonetic pronunciation of your name, and securing your guest tickets. 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.

Updating Your Diploma Address & Submitting a Name Change   

 All diplomas will be mailed to the diploma address indicated in OPUS. Please take the time to review the following information:  

  • Diploma Mailing Address: Be sure to review and, if necessary, update your diploma mailing address in OPUS. This is important for making sure that you receive your diploma in a timely manner.   
  • Diploma Email Address: Be sure to navigate to your email addresses and ensure we have a non-Emory email address for you by adding a diploma email address.  
  • Be sure to review your name in OPUS. Your name as it appears in OPUS will be the name printed on your diploma. The deadline to submit a name change form is February 27, 2026.   

Attire/Regalia

Regalia

Regalia ordering info will be available shortly.

Attire

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

Parking, Shuttles, and Disability Services

Parking

Will be provided closer to Commencement weekend. Please check back.

Disability Services

Details about assisting guests with mobility concerns will be available closer to the event.

Wheelchair Rentals

Emory does not directly 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

Plan Your Visit

Click here to view a list of area hotels and restaurants.

Livestream / Photography Information

Livestream

Livestream info will be available closer to the event.

Photography

Professional photographers will be at the School of Nursing ceremony. Photos will be available to download a few weeks after the event.

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