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The 2024 RSPH Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony will be held in-person on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00AM EST at the Woodruff Physical Education Center, located on Emory’s Atlanta Campus.
The RSPH Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony is a school-specific ceremony designed for RSPH Graduates, and the event will follow the latest guidance from local, state, and federal public health agencies. A livestream option will also be available. Please note that participation in the RSPH Diploma Ceremony is optional.
Participants must meet the following requirements to participate in the ceremony:
For more information about Emory University Commencement Activities and Events, please visit the Emory University Commencement Website .
1. Pick Up Your Regalia
All graduates may pick up and purchase regalia at the Emory University Barnes and Noble Bookstore on Oxford Rd. If you still need to purchase regalia, the Barnes and Noble Bookstore will have regalia in stock available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions about regalia, please contact Heather La Fleur at hlafleu@emory.edu of call 404-727-2731.
3. Manage Your Guest Tickets by Friday, May 10, 2024
All graduates may access MarchingOrder to Print/E-mail all their guest tickets until the day of the ceremony. To complete this:
4. Access / Print Your GradPass by Friday, May 10, 2024
All students will receive a GradPass to participate in the in-person ceremony, and must have this printed or on your phone as it is required for entry when you line-up. When you login to MarchingOrder, click “Print GradPass.” Your GradPass will also include your line-up number.
5. Plan Accordingly and Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and hydrate before graduation day. It is recommended that graduates wear flat and/or comfortable shoes for the ceremony.
1. Parking Information
All decks at Emory University will be free for all visitors, faculty, and students. Your recommended parking deck is the Peavine Parking Deck, located across the street from the event venue (29 Eagle Row, Atlanta, 30322).
2. Arrival, Check-In, and Line-Up
Doors Open for Graduates on Saturday, May 11 at 8:45AM at the Woodruff Physical Education Center. Graduates will be directed to the Graduate Line-Up Area from the Woodruff Physical Education Center Entrance.
3. Details About the Ceremony
The RSPH Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony will last approximately 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
Individual recognition for graduates will take place as follows:
Guest seating information:
4. Ceremony Dismissal
When the RSPH Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony ends, the stage party and faculty will be dismissed, followed by the graduates. After all graduates have exited the venue, all guests will be dismissed.
5. Donate Regalia for Future Graduates
Interested in donating your RSPH Regalia? The Rollins Environmental Health Action Coalition (REHAC) will be accepting donations of used Regalia on May 11, 2024, after the ceremony has concluded. Look for the REHAC tables by the procession exit.
Venue Location, Parking, & Guest Information
For more information about Venue Location, Parking, Guest Ticketing, and Guest Check-In, please visit the Family and Friends Page.
RSPH Graduate Outcomes Survey Information
The Office of Career Development would like to remind you as you transition from student to alumni that services are offered for a lifetime. As part of our efforts to continue to support students and alumni, we need you to help us by completing the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Please log into RSPH Career Connection to provide a Post-Graduate status and also update your email under Account Settings to your alumni email to continue using the platform as you continue your Public Health journey.
Blue Tassel Initiative
Calling all members of the Class of 2023: there’s still time to earn your blue tassel! Show your commitment to service and leadership by making a gift of $5 or more to any fund at Rollins, and you will earn a special commemorative blue tassel. Make your gift by Friday, May 6th to receive your tassel in time for Commencement. Give here. Thank you for supporting the future of public health!