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 

• Location: Gas South Arena
• Date:  Monday, May 11
• Student Lineup Begins: 11 a.m.
• Doors Open: 11 a.m.

Student Lineup 

The student lineup will take place at 11 a.m. the rear of Exhibit Hall AB. There will be event volunteers in place to help guide students to this area. All graduates should enter the building and go through securitywith their regalia draped over their arms. Please do not wear your regalia as you enter the building.

Reception

There will be a reception for all School of Nurisng graduates and their guests after the ceremony in the convention center ballroom. Tickets are not required for the reception.

Each graduate will be allotted seven (7) guest tickets. Graduating students will not need tickets. You will receive an invite to use Tassel, the university's graduation planning 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. 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.

Attire

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

Arena

On-site Short-Distance Transfer: Gas South Arena is happy to provide wheelchair escorts for guests with special needs. This service is free and can be requested via our Guest Services team. Wheelchair escorts are available upon request at main entry points. Please be aware there may be a short wait while we assist other guests. So that we may assist multiple guests, please be aware that our staff will not remain with you during the event, nor are you allowed to remain in the wheelchair for the duration of the event.

Convention Center

Information about short distance transfer at the Convention Center will be provided closer to Commencement weekend.

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

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Photography

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