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Student Instructions

The 2025 RSPH Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony will be held in-person on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00AM EST at the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC). 

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:    

  • Students who have completed all degree requirements in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025 are eligible to participate.    
  • Students who have completed all required coursework, but are enrolled in a graduate-in-residence semester to complete outstanding requirements for thesis and/or Applied Practice Experience are also eligible to participate. These students will have an IP (In Progress) grade posted for APE and/or thesis.  

For more information about Emory University Commencement Activities and Events, please visit the  Emory University Commencement Website .     

RSPH Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC)

Graduate Checklist - Before the Ceremony

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 or call 404-727-2731.
Manage Your Guest Tickets by Friday, May 9, 2025

All graduates may access Tassel to Print/E-mail all their guest tickets. To complete this:   

  • Login to Tassel  
  • Click Manage / E-mail Tickets 
  • E-mail Tickets to Your Guest for them to print or have on their phone. 
  • We strongly recommend graduates and guests download or print tickets BEFORE arriving on campus as Wi-Fi and cell service could be slow due to large attendance. 
Stage/GradPass  All students will receive a Stage/GradPass to participate in the in-person ceremony and must have this printed or on your phone as it is required for entry into the Woodruff Physical Education Center. All graduates should have access to view, print, or download their Stage/GradPass in Tassel.
Plan Accordingly and Get a Good Night’s Sleep Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and hydrate before graduation day. You will be doing a lot of walking/standing. It is recommended that graduates wear flat and/or comfortable shoes for the ceremony.  NO HIGH HEELS 

 

Logistics –  Day of the Ceremony

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).
Arrival, Check-In, and Line-Up

Line up for Graduates on Saturday, May 10 begins at 8:45AM on the Woodruff Physical Education Center Track. Graduates will be directed to the Graduate Line-Up Area from the Peavine Parking Deck and the Woodruff Physical Education Center Entrance.   

  • Graduates must have their Stage/GradPass ready to scan at check-in. After checking in, graduates will proceed directly to their line-up area. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Graduates must arrive and line up by 9:45AM.  If you do not line up on time, you will not be able to participate.   
Guests will be permitted to enter the main entrance of the Woodruff Physical Education Center (facing the Peavine Parking Deck) starting at 9:00AM. All guests must have their printed ticket or QR code ready to scan at check-in. After checking in, guests will proceed directly to Guest Seating Areas.  
 
Note: Due to a high number of attendees, broadband network access may be limited. We recommend printed tickets and Stage/GradPasses.
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:  

  • When a graduate’s name is called, they will walk across the stage. Diploma covers will handed to you on the stage. Names may be called in quick succession to accommodate all graduates.    
  • As a graduate walks across the stage, a slide (with their name, photo, degree, and program) and live footage of the graduate crossing the stage will be displayed on multiple screens.   

Guest seating information: 

  • Since this ceremony will be taking place in a gymnasium, most guests will be seated on bleachers. Guests are welcome to bring stadium seats.  
  • Seats on the floor will be reserved and prioritized for guests with accessibility needs.  
No guests will be permitted near the stage to take photos. A photographer will capture your moment after you cross the stage.
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.
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 10, 2025, after the ceremony has concluded. Look for the REHAC tables by the procession exit.

 

 

 

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