Fall 2023 Commencement

Fall 2023 Commencement Announcement

A direct result of growing enrollment is higher attendance at Commencement, leading to longer ceremonies to individually acknowledge all attending graduates. To avoid excessive ceremony lengths, Georgia Tech will host four Commencement ceremonies this fall.

Previous fall commencements experienced unfavorable weather conditions. Dividing the graduating class into four smaller ceremonies allows the event to fit inside McCamish Pavilion with five tickets per graduate for bachelor’s and master’s students. No tickets are required for the Ph.D. ceremony. The Fall 2023 ceremonies will take place inside McCamish Pavilion.

Commencement Schedule

Friday, Dec. 15 Ceremonies

Morning Ceremony
9 – 11 a.m. 

Ph.D. Graduates

Afternoon Ceremony
2 – 4:30 p.m. 

Master's College of Computing
Bachelor's Ivan Allen College
Bachelor's College of Design

Saturday, Dec. 16 Ceremonies

Morning Ceremony
9 – 11 a.m. 

Ph.D. Graduates

Afternoon Ceremony
2 – 4:30 p.m. 

Master's College of Computing
Bachelor's Ivan Allen College
Bachelor's College of Design

Commencement-Day Information

What to Expect When Attending Commencement

This short video gives an overview of what to expect as a guest attending Commencement.

Parking and Transit Information

Maps of parking lots for each ceremony. Guest drop off and handicap parking locations. Shuttle service times. Public transit information.

Venue and Ceremony Information

Event location, parking and directions, concessions, venue restrictions, and seating information.

Seating Policy

  • Tickets are required for Bachelor's and Master's ceremonies. 

  • Tickets are not required for the Ph.D. ceremony. 

  • More information can be found on the Seating webpage.

Get Ready for Commencement

Get ready for Commencement by watching Parent and Family Programs' presentation on this semester's Commencement. 

Plan Your Visit

Whether you are traveling from Rome, Georgia, or Rome, Italy, you can find information on local hotel, dining, transportation, and entertainment options.

Featured Resources

Ceremony Viewing Options

No matter where you are, you can watch your graduate walk across the stage.

Grad Fest

A graduate's one-stop-shop for all of their Commencement requirements. Graduates can attend our in-person or virtual events to prepare for their ceremony and transition out of Georgia Tech.

President's Graduation Celebration

Graduates are invited to create one last Tech memory at PGC. Take time to celebrate by taking pictures with Buzz and the Ramblin' Wreck, and enjoy other fun activities.