Ceremony Location

All Commencement ceremonies will take place at:

McCamish Pavilion

965 Fowler St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

 

 

Guest Guide

Guest guides will be available for all Institute ceremonies in late fall.

Guest guides feature interior and exterior maps of the venue, helpful tips, and ceremony FAQs. We encourage guests to download these to help them navigate event day. 

Ph.D. Commencement - Coming Soon
Thursday Afternoon Commencement - Coming Soon
Friday Morning Bachelor's Commencement - Coming Soon
Friday Afternoon Bachelor's Commencement - Coming Soon
Saturday Institute Master's Commencement - Coming Soon

Entry and Security

  • Gates open 90 minutes prior to each ceremony.
  • Entrance
    • Graduating students - enter through the Zelnak Basketball Center (follow 8th street to the back of McCamish Pavilion to enter)
    • Guests - gain access to the venue through McCamish Pavilion entrances.
  • Security
    • Only clear purses, clear totes, small clutches, or medical bags are allowed
    • Find more information check out our clear bag policy here

Parking and Transportation

High traffic expected; give yourself additional time to find parking. For other events in the area that may affect your drive visit this Atlanta Calendar.

Street Closures

Thursday and Friday

  • TBD

Saturday

  • TBD

Parking Options

The cost to park will vary by lot. Guests attending multiple events are encouraged to choose a lot between locations and not to move their car between ceremonies.

Guest Drop-Off and ADA Parking

  • Drop-off/pickup at McCamish Pavilion will be at the Moon Entrance on Fowler Street between 10th and 8th street.
  • ADA parking at McCamish Pavilion is on Fowler Street and Eighth Street.

Venue Accessibility Accommodations

 

Public Transportation

  • The Midtown Marta Station is the closest to the ceremonies.
  • Georgia Tech Stinger Bus Gold Route makes continuous pick-ups from Midtown Station to campus.
    • Exit the bus at the Ferst and Fowler stop.
    • Walk three blocks north on Fowler Street to McCamish Pavilion. 

Campus Bus Tracking

 

Permitted and Prohibited Items

Guests and graduates are all subject to venue policies regarding permitted and prohibited items. Signs are subject to the Institute's Freedom of Expression policy.

Full Permitted and Prohibited Items Policy

Free Bag Valet: For ceremonies at McCamish Pavilion, guests with strollers, baby carriers, or non-complying bags can valet their items at the Byers Tennis Complex (located across from McCamish Pavilion). Opens 90 minutes prior to ceremony start.

 

Ceremony Decorum

  • Students who disrupt this event may be subject to disciplinary action under Georgia Tech’s Student Code of Conduct. Attendees who disrupt this event may be subject to removal.
  • Families are encouraged to hold their applause until all graduates walk across the stage to allow everyone’s name to be heard. Please be respectful to all of our students.
  • Guests will be asked to release any reserved seats 15 minutes prior to ceremony start to help us accommodate others. 
     

Concessions and Retail

  • Limited concessions available; major credit cards accepted.
  • Flowers and mementos for sale inside and outside the venue.
     

Photography

Event Photography

  • This event is being recorded and photographed.
  • By attending this event, you consent to your likeness, image and/or voice being recorded and/or photographed, and used by Georgia Tech, without compensation, for any purpose within Georgia Tech's mission, and you release Georgia Tech from any liability resulting from such usage.
  • If you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing, do not attend this event. 

Graduate Photos

  • GradImages, our official graduation photographer, will capture photos of each graduate during the ceremony.
  • Graduates will receive email proofs of their photos one week post event. For viewing and purchasing options, visit gradimages.com.
  • For inspiration on where to take personal graduation photos on campus, consult our campus photo spots guides.