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Spelman College Commencement 2017

Class of 2023 Commencement FAQs

Commencement

Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
Time: 3 p.m.

Commencement Location: Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337


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Venue Information


Parking and Transportation

  • How do I get to Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)?Expand
  • Will parking be available?Expand
  • Can I use public transportation to reach the Commencement venue?Expand

Accessibility

  • Are wheelchairs available at the venue?Expand
  • Is there a limit for ADA seats for each party?Expand
  • I want all my guests to be seated together. Can this be arranged?Expand

Graduate and Ceremony Information


  • How do I receive my graduation regalia (cap/gown)?Expand
  • How do I receive my honor cord?Expand
  • Will All Graduating Seniors be Ranked?Expand
  • How do I get my blue tassel?Expand
  • How long does the Commencement ceremony usually last?Expand
  • What is Baccalaureate?Expand
  • Will the ceremony be streamed online?Expand
  • When will the Commencement speaker be announced?Expand
  • How do I order a class ring?Expand
  • What do senior fees cover?Expand
  • Can I request a graduation fee refund if I don’t plan to attend Commencement?Expand
  • Does Spelman have host hotels for Commencement weekend? Expand
  • Will there be lodging accommodations on campus during Commencement weekend?Expand

Tickets



Senior Portraits




Questions

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Additional Information

Degree candidates can also find additional information on the following pages:

FAQs for Degree Candidates
Graduation Timeline and Checklist

For the Media

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Lydia G. Sermons

Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing
publicrelations@spelman.edu
Office: 404-270-5899
Cell: 470-898-6451

Denise T. Ward
Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing deniseward@spelman.edu Office: 404-270-5892 Cell: 770-862-4028



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