Each school's own academic calendar confirms the dates directly: Spelman and Morehouse both hold Commencement Sunday, May 16, 2027, with Clark Atlanta the following day, Monday, May 17, 2027.
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What’s confirmed
Each school’s own academic calendar confirms the dates directly: Spelman and Morehouse both hold Commencement Sunday, May 16, 2027, with Clark Atlanta the following day, Monday, May 17, 2027 — a genuine shared 48-hour commencement weekend across all three schools.
Where each ceremony happens
Spelman on its own campus at 350 Spelman Ln SW; Morehouse on its own campus at 830 Westview Dr SW; Clark Atlanta on its own campus at 223 James P Brawley Dr SW — all within the historic Atlanta University Center in the West End.
Why the overlap matters
Families attending more than one ceremony — a common pattern at the AUC, given cross-enrollment and family ties across the three schools — are booking across a genuine 48-hour stretch, not a single day. Recent years have added celebrity-keynote draw on top of that: Chris Paul at Morehouse and Symone Sanders Townsend at Spelman in 2026.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
What day is each school's 2027 Commencement?
Spelman and Morehouse both hold Commencement Sunday, May 16, 2027; Clark Atlanta holds its own the next day, Monday, May 17, 2027 — confirmed directly on each school's own academic calendar.
Where is each ceremony held?
Spelman on its own campus at 350 Spelman Ln SW; Morehouse on its own campus at 830 Westview Dr SW; Clark Atlanta on its own campus at 223 James P Brawley Dr SW — all within the historic Atlanta University Center in the West End.
Why do three separate schools' ceremonies matter for travel planning?
Families attending more than one ceremony (a common AUC pattern, given cross-enrollment and family ties across the three schools) are booking across a genuine 48-hour stretch, not a single day — and recent years have added celebrity-keynote draw on top of that.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/auc-atlanta/where-to-stay) for the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, or [sold out, now what](/auc-atlanta/sold-out-now-what) for Decatur.
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