All commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at:
McCamish Pavilion
Security and Entry
- Gates open one hour before each ceremony.
- Graduating students must enter through Zelnak. Attendees may enter through all other McCamish Pavilion entrances.
- All attendees will pass through metal detectors.
- Only clear purses, clear totes, small clutches, or medical bags are allowed.
- Permitted and prohibited item guidelines.
For information about guest tickets and seating, please visit:
Parking and Transportation
High traffic expected; plan for additional parking time. Fowler Street is southbound only.
Parking Options
Parking costs vary by lot.
- Family Housing Parking Deck (ER66)
Off 10th 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.
Guest Drop-Off and ADA Parking
- Drop-off/pickup at McCamish West Entrance on Fowler Street.
- ADA parking on Fowler Street, Eighth Street, and in E65 (behind McCamish Pavilion).
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.
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: 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.