Emory's own academic calendar confirms Commencement is May 10, 2027. Georgia Tech's own site says 2027 dates come in early fall, with 2026 (May 7-9, at McCamish Pavilion and Bobby Dodd Stadium) shown as the reference.
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What’s confirmed
Emory’s own academic calendar confirms Commencement is May 10, 2027, on the Quadrangle. Georgia Tech’s own commencement site says 2027 dates won’t be announced until early fall — the 2026 schedule (270th Commencement, May 7-9, at McCamish Pavilion and Bobby Dodd Stadium) is shown here as the reference.
Two separate schools, two separate schedules
Georgia Tech and Emory are unaffiliated universities on opposite sides of Atlanta, each running its own commencement — worth confirming which one you’re planning around.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
Are Georgia Tech and Emory related?
No — they're separate, unaffiliated universities on opposite sides of Atlanta, each with its own commencement schedule.
Where is Georgia Tech's ceremony held?
McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and bachelor's ceremonies) and Bobby Dodd Stadium (master's ceremony), per the 2026 pattern — the 2027 schedule hadn't been published as of this check.
Where is Emory's ceremony held?
The Quadrangle, on Emory's Atlanta campus.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/georgia-tech-emory/where-to-stay) for the Atlanta area, or [sold out, now what](/georgia-tech-emory/sold-out-now-what) for Downtown Atlanta and Decatur.
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