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Emory Commencement Weekend 2026
 

Emory Commencement Weekend 2026

Schedule of Events

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May
7
Friday
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8
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9
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Monday
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11
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Oxford College

Oxford College Continuee Graduate Reception

Sponsored by: Oxford College Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Help celebrate Oxford senior Continuees who will graduate and transition to Emory's young alumni status.

Alumni
Faculty/Staff
Student
Oxford College
 

Emory Alumni and Community Class Day Crossover Celebration

Sponsored by: Emory Alumni Association

Be part of the tradition that kicks off Commencement Weekend!

Join alumni, faculty, staff, and Emory community members for an exclusive reception to celebrate the 23rd annual Class Day Crossover. Raise a glass and help welcome the Class of 2026 into the Emory Alumni Association before cheering on our newest graduates during the nostalgic candlelight procession! Light refreshments including beer and wine will be available.

*Class of 2026 Graduates: please register for this event via the Hub.

Alumni
Faculty/Staff
 

Baccalaureate Luncheon for the Class of 2026

Sponsored by: Emory University Chaplaincy

Friday, May 8, 2026, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel

The Baccalaureate Luncheon is an opportunity for the Emory University Chaplaincy to honor graduating students who have been leaders in spiritual, religious and interfaith life during their time at Emory and to reflect on and give thanks for their journeys as they become alumni. A list of student awardees are invited and other graduates are welcome to join. Emory graduating students are welcome. Graduating students can RSVP here.

For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. For more information related to Emory Commencement 2026, please visit: https://commencement.emory.edu/.

Student
 

Undergraduate Class of 1976 50 Year Reunion and SCCA Robing and Procession

Sponsored by: Emory Alumni Association

Class of 1976 Undergraduate 50-Year Reunion Activities

Calling all 1976 undergraduate alumni! In addition to the Society of Corpus Cordis Areum (SCCA) Robing and Procession on Commencement Morning, you are invited to join your classmates for a dedicated 50-year celebration. Whether you graduated from the College, the Business School, or Nursing, this is your weekend to reconnect and reminisce.


50-Year Class Reunion Celebration

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Miller-Ward Alumni House


Society of Corpus Cordis Areum (SCCA) Robing and Procession

Monday, May 11, 2026 - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MIller-Ward Alumn House / Gas South Arena


REGISTER HERE FOR BOTH EVENTS: https://www.engage.emory.edu/1976reunion

Join the Host Committee: Help us shape the party! Contact Jordan Grassi Dauterman 21T at jgrassi@emory.edu to help rally your classmates.

Alumni
 

Legacy Medallion Recognition Breakfast

Sponsored by: Emory Alumni Association

The Legacy Medallion Recognition Breakfast is a time-honored tradition that celebrates graduating students with family ties to Emory alumni. Enjoy a festive breakfast and participate in the meaningful presentation of a Legacy Medallion from the legacy maker to the graduating student. It's a cherished moment to acknowledge the family connection to the university. By Invitation Only.

Parents and Families
Student
 

Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert

Sponsored by: Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta

Some of Emory’s finest musical alumni return to campus to perform along with one of our most accomplished graduating seniors during commencement weekend.

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Student
 

Society of Corpus Cordis Aureum (SCCA) Robing & Commencement Procession

Sponsored by: Emory Alumni Association

All 1976 Graduates and earlier (All Schools) are invited to join in the Society of Corpus Cordis Aureum Robing and Procession. This all-school tradition brings together Emory alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago to march in the University Commencement. We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 1976 into the prestigious Society of Corpus Cordis Aureum (SCCA). Joining a global network of over 15,000 "Golden Eagles," you represent the heart and history of the Emory community.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.engage.emory.edu/26SCCARobing

Alumni
 

Emory University Commencement Ceremony Livestream

Sponsored by: Emory Alumni Association

Enjoy a livestream of the pomp and circumstance of Emory’s processional march featuring full academic regalia, the keynote address, honorary degree presentations, the president’s address to the graduating class, and the formal group conferral of all student degrees earned. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines.

Alumni
Faculty/Staff
Open to All
Parents and Families
Student