Fall 2021 Graduates
Degree Petition Period
Jan. 28-Aug. 27, 2021
Deadline for Submitting Online Application for Graduation
Aug. 27, 2021
RSVP Period
Oct. 18- Nov 12, 2021
Graduate Thesis Deadline (Ph.D.)
December 10, 2021
President's Graduation Celebration
December 16, 2021
The President's Graduation Celebration provides an opportunity for graduates, their families, their friends, and the campus community to celebrate Georgia Tech traditions and the momentous occasion that is Commencement.
Fall Commencement
December 17-18, 2021
Ph.D. Ceremony
Friday, December 17, 2021
9-10:30 a.m.
Master's Ceremony
Friday, December 17, 2021
1-3:45 p.m.
Bachelor's Ceremony
Saturday, December 18, 2021
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Spring 2022 Graduates
Online Application for Graduation Window
Sept. 6, 2021 - Jan 14, 2022
RSVP Period
Late February 2022
A RSVP is required for students to attend the ceremony. RSVP instructions will be sent to students via email.
Ticket Distribution
April 2022
Thesis Deadline (Ph.D)
April 29, 2022
Spring Commencement Dates
Tentative dates: May 6 and 7, 2022
We will publish information for the Spring 2022 ceremony in January 2022. Refer to our schedule page for times and dates.
Summer 2021
Summer students participating in fall Commencement are required to register an email address with the Commencement Office to stay in touch after graduation. Summer graduates are required to meet all fall semester deadlines.
Future Ceremonies
Our Commencement dates are based on the academic calendar.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ceremony dates more than two semesters in advance. Ceremony times are published within the first month of the current semester. To view the most current information on the academic calendar, view the calendars listed on the Registrar's Office website.