Spring 2013 Commencement

Georgia Tech Commencement

Friday, May 3

President's Graduation Celebration
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tech Green
All graduates and their families are
invited to attend

PhD and Master's Ceremony
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: McCamish Pavilion
Speaker: Dr. Ruth Simmons

Saturday, May 4

Bachelor's Morning Ceremony
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: McCamish Pavilion
Speaker: Mr. Tom Fanning

Bachelor's Afternoon Ceremony
Time: 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: McCamish Pavilion
Speaker: Mr. Kevin Riley

Congratulations to our Spring 2013 graduates! Georgia Tech is proud to celebrate its 245th commencement on May 3 and 4, 2013.

The Spring 2013 Bachelor's Commencement will be split into two ceremonies. Bachelor's candidates have been designated a ceremony time based on their major.

Morning Ceremony, 9:00 a.m.

College of Computing
Computational Media
Computer Science

Ivan Allen College
Computational Media
International Affairs & Modern Languages
International Affairs
Economics & International Affairs
Global Economics & Modern Languages
Economics

College of Architecture
Building Construction
Industrial Design

College of Sciences
Biochemistry
Discrete Mathematics
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Biology

College of Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Material Science and Engineering
Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering

Afternoon Ceremony, 3:00 p.m.

Ivan Allen College
Applied Languages
Public Policy
History, Technology, and Society
Science, Technology, and Culture

College of Architecture
Architecture

Scheller College of Business
Business Administration
Management

College of Sciences
Psychology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Physics
Chemistry

College of Engineering
Computer Engineering
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Polymer & Fiber Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
 

Students will receive information from the Commencement Office to their Georgia Tech email address confirming their ceremony selection and additional commencement information. Students must participate in their assigned ceremony.

Bachelor's candidates who have completed a double major will be required to choose a major to participate with; both degrees will still be announced at the ceremony. 

Tickets

All students are still required to RSVP to attend the ceremony and receive guest tickets. Guest tickets are only valid for the ceremony indicated. Undergraduates will receive six tickets; graduate students will receive nine tickets. Additional tickets will be available by lottery. For information on tickets, visit our ticketing policy page.

Please review our additional commencement information:

Venue and Parking Information

Visit this page for information pertaining to the event location including parking, times, concessions, venue restrictions, and seating information.

Accessibility and Special Needs

For those requiring special assistance, please read our information in advance. 

Student Day-of Logistics

This section includes information on times and locations Commencement day for students. Guests should visit the Plan Your Visit page to plan their day.

Ticket Policy and Will Call Information

Georgia Tech Commencement is a ticketed event. This section included information regarding Commencement ticket policies and distribution. An RSVP to the ceremony is required to receive guest tickets.