Commencement

• Gates open one hour prior each ceremony.
• For ceremonies hosted at McCamish Pavilion, graduating students must enter through the Zelnak Basketball Center, located in the back of McCamish. Guests may gain access to the venue through McCamish Pavilion entrances.
• For ceremonies hosted at Bobby Dodd Stadium, graduating students must enter through Callaway Plaza Tunnel, located next to Gate 6. Guests may gain access via all other Bobby Dodd entry gates.
• All attendees will pass through metal detectors.
• Only clear purses, clear totes, small clutches, or medical bags are allowed. You can find more information regarding the clear bag policy here.
• Permitted and prohibited item guidelines.

For information about guest tickets and seating, please visit:

Tickets and Seating

High traffic expected; give yourself additional time to find parking. 

Street Closures

Thursday and Friday
Fowler Street is southbound only 90 minutes prior to any ceremony starting.

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.

• Family Housing Parking Deck (ER66) 
  Off 10th Street.
• Dalney Parking Deck
  Off of 10th and Dalney Street.
• Tech Square Parking Deck (E81) 
  For guests from Fifth Street or North Avenue.
• Peters Parking Deck (E52) and 
  North Campus Parking Deck
  For guests from 10th Street.
• Klaus Parking Deck (E40) 
  Off Ferst Drive.
• North Campus Parking Deck (Area 5)
  Off State Street.
• ER 53 North Ave Apartments North Parking Deck
  Off of North Ave and Techwood.
• ER 54 North Ave Apartments South Parking Deck
  Off of Techwood and Merritts Drive.
• Area 1 Visitor Parking 
  Off of North Ave.
• Area 2 Parking 
  Off of Ferst Drive.
• W23- West Zone Parking 
  Off of 10th and State Street.

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.
• Drop-off/pickup at Bobby Dodd Stadium will be off Techwood Drive between 4th street and Bobby Dodd Way.
• ADA parking at McCamish Pavilion is on Fowler Street, Eighth Street, and in E65 (behind McCamish Pavilion).
• ADA parking at Bobby Dodd Stadium is on Brittain Drive and Fowler Street, accessed only via 4th 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

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. Bobby Dodd ceremonies will have a bag valet location at Gate 1 and at the top of Peters parking deck.

• 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. 
   

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

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.