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RSPH Degree Candidate Ceremony Location
The RSPH Degree Candidate Ceremony will take place at the Gas South Convention Center | 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
Guest Ticketing and Check-In
Doors open for guests on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:00AM ET at the Gas South Convention Center.
- Guests will be directed to the Guest Check-In Location.
- Guests must have their electronic or printed guest ticket at all times.
- Please note that tickets may not be used more than once. Guests without a valid guest ticket will not be permitted in the venue. If you need to leave the venue during the ceremony, there will be no re-entry. No exceptions.
- Guests will be required to complete a bag check and security screening. Please note that ID may be requested at check-in.
- Guests will be directed to seating areas in Exhibit Halls C and D.
- No guests are allowed near the stage for photos; a photographer will capture your moment.
Transportation & Parking
Parking for the Gas South Convention Center is located in Decks 1 and 2. Parking will be free of charge to all graduates and guests.
Family or Friends with Accessibility Needs
Guests should plan to bring their own mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs or walkers, to the ceremony.
Accessibility seating will be guaranteed to guests whose graduates provided additional guest accessibility information when they submitted their RSVP for the ceremony.
Please note that seating at the Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony at the Gas South Convention Center will not be available until Saturday, May 11, 2023 at 9:00AM ET.
Bringing International Family
International visitors typically need a B-2 visa if attending commencement on a short visit to the U.S. For some countries and consulates, an invitation letter from Emory University is required.
To request a letter from Emory’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services or for further information, please visit the ISSS Bringing Your Family page.
For more information about about the visa process visit the US Department of State website.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the nearest airport to Duluth.