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Commencement

Sunday, May 21, 2023

FAQs
Details about ceremonies, tickets, protocols, the venue and more.

Schedule of Events
Schedule of events and activities during commencement weekend.

The Venue
Details, protocols and parking for GICC

Guest Information
Hotels, ADA, photography, video and general etiquette expectations.

Grad Checklist
Items that must be completed in order to receive your diploma.

Attire
Required attire graduates must wear during the ceremonies.

Relive the Magic of Commencement

Watch the highlight reel of Spelman's 135th Commencement ceremony that celebrated the perseverance and achievements of the class of 2022 and honors our historic five valedictorians.

C'2022 Commencement

2022 Baccalaureate

2022 Class President Remarks

2022 Spelman College Class Day

Watch the highlight reel of Spelman's 134th Commencement ceremony that celebrated the perseverance and achievements of the class of 2021 and honored the work of honorary degree recipient Dr. Angela Y. Davis and National Community Service Award recipient U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams.

Watch the highlight reel of Spelman's 133rd Commencement ceremony that celebrated the achievements and resilience of the class of 2020 and recognized the work of honorary degree recipient Danai Gurira and National Community Service Award recipient Pearl Cleage, C’71.

C'2021 Commencement

C'2020 Commencement

2021 Baccalaureate

2021 Spelman College Class Day

Past Commencement Speakers

Browse the video library of our past commencement speakers.

For the Media

Request Media Credentials

Lydia G. Sermons
Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing
lydiasermons@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

Share Your Photos

We want to see Commencement and Reunion weekend festivities through your eyes! Please upload your best photos from the various activities for an opportunity to have your "best shots" included in our Scenes at Spelman.

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