RSVP to Participate in the Ceremony
All graduates must RSVP** to participate in the ceremony. The Fall 2025 RSVP period closes on Friday, October 31.
To RSVP follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the Tassel home page: gatech.tassel.com
2. Under “New Users” click "Register.”
3. Enter your Georgia Tech email address in the appropriate field. If there is an issue with the email address authentication, be sure to try any aliases you may have.
4. You will receive an email from Tassel prompting you to create a password.
5. Login and complete the form. You will receive the following confirmation message after submitting the form:
6. Once your form has been received, your home page will indicate that you've successfully registered for Commencement. Look for the green check mark when you log back into Tassel.
**The Commencement Office is unable to confirm individual RSVPs. Please check your email for a confirmation message from Tassel when you completed your RSVP.
Early and Late Walks
Early and late walks are granted on a case-by-case basis as space allows. Students must apply by the current semester's withdrawal deadline. Applications for Fall 2025 ceremonies are due by October 25. Applications for the Spring 2026 ceremony will open in late January.
Late Walk Application | Early Walk Application
Beginning in Fall 2026, students will no longer be able to request to walk one semester early. Late walks will be reserved for unforeseen hardship situations that prevent the graduate from attending the ceremony. View the policy.