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, August 8
• Ceremony Begins: 1 p.m.‍
• Doors Open: Doors will open one hour prior to the ceremony start time 

Student Lineup 

Lineup information will be available shortly.

Each graduate will be allotted five (5) 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. You may also fill out our Extra Ticket Request Form. Please note that completing this form is NOT a guarantee that extra tickets will be available. 

The regalia-ordering site for the August ceremony is open: https://oakhallcg.com/pages/emoryuniv. The online regalia ordering form will close July 15th.

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

Guests are encouraged to park at the Peavine II parking deck. The gates will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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. https://youtube.com/live/fr-xTd8yrxQ?feature=share.

Photography

Download May 2025 photos here.