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Cannon Chapel

Candler School of Theology

 

Candler Commencement Information

Schedule of Events

Sunday, May 10th

Service of Sending Forth
4:00 p.m.
Cannon Chapel
For graduates, families, friends, faculty and staff
Followed by light reception at 5:15 in Brooks Commons
Contact: Barbara Day Miller

Monday, May 11th

Emory All-Schools Commencement Ceremony
8:00 a.m.
Emory Quadrangle

Candler Commencement Brunch
9:30 a.m.
Brooks Commons in Cannon Chapel and Rudolph Courtyard
For graduating students, faculty, staff and guests. If inclement weather, location will be in Room 102 of CST building.

Candler Diploma Service
11:45 a.m. (approximately)
Glenn Memorial Church

Information/Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where and when is graduation? Graduation, officially known as “Commencement,” is May 11, 2009. The All-Schools Ceremony (for all of Emory University) is at 8:00 a.m. on the Quadrangle of main campus. The Candler School of Theology Diploma Ceremony starts at approximately 11:45 a.m. (immediately following the School of Medicine Ceremony) at Glenn Memorial Church.
  1. How many people can I invite to graduation? There is no limit to the number of guests you can bring. Tickets are NOT required for either the All-Schools Ceremony or the Candler Diploma Service. All seating is first-come, first-seated.
  1. What do I do about regalia? Complete regalia for Commencement include a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. These items are available for purchase from the University Bookstore located in the Dobbs University Center (DUC) on campus. The cost of regalia is $62.50 for the entire package of cap, gown, Emory black tassel, and hood. Priced separately it is $36.50 for the cap, gown, and tassel and $26 for the hood. If you already own a robe, you may wear it, but you will still be responsible for obtaining a hood, cap, and tassel. If you choose to wear your own robe, it cannot have stripes or any colors on it. The only approved graduation attire is a solid black robe, hood, cap, and tassel. The hood color for Theology is red. Candler has a limited amount of regalia available to borrow. Email the Office of Student Programs for more information.
  1. Do I have to participate in Commencement?  No. Attending either ceremony is optional—you may choose to attend both ceremonies or one or none. If you are not participating in the Candler Diploma Ceremony, please contact candlerregistrar@emory.edu.
  1. If I don’t participate in Commencement, how do I get my diploma?  Contact registr@emory.edu AFTER May 11, 2009, for information on obtaining on your diploma.
  1. Where do I go on the morning of Commencement?  If you are participating in the Emory All-Schools Ceremony: Arrive no later than 7:15 a.m. on May 11th in Rudolph Courtyard to line up for procession. Line up in alphabetical order by degree program (MDiv, MTS, MT). If you are participating in the Candler Diploma Ceremony: Arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. on May 11th on the North Decatur Road side of Glenn Memorial Church to line up for procession. Line up in alphabetical order by degree program (MDiv, MTS, MT). Handicap accessibility into the Glenn Church is found on the North Decatur Road side of the church.
  1. Where do I get invitations? Jostens, through the DUC, has the official Emory Commencement Announcements (1.800.854.7464 or www.jostens.com ). These announcements take two weeks to ship and the cost begins at $40.20 for a set of 25. You must order these directly through Jostens. It is Emory University policy to list only the All-Schools Ceremony on the invitation and not the Candler Diploma Ceremony.
  1. Who is the speaker? The All-Schools Ceremony speaker is former president of Mexico Vicente Fox. Candler’s dean, Jan Love, is the speaker for the Candler Diploma Ceremony.
  1. Will food and drinks be available? A brunch for graduating students, faculty, staff and guests will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Brooks Commons. In case of inclement weather, Candler's Commencement Brunch will be moved to Room 102 of the Candler School of Theology building, 1531 Dickey Drive with dining seating located in the 2nd - 5th floor lobbies and classrooms.  For additional information, contact Alice Tarkington. Prior to the diploma service, bottled water will be available for waiting guests outside Glenn Memorial.
  1. Where can people park? Free parking is available on Commencement day in parking decks around campus (http://map.emory.edu/). All visitors are encouraged to use the on-campus shuttle service on Commencement morning. Shuttles serve all parking decks except the Fishburne Deck and serve all on-campus events. All shuttle vehicles are equipped for easy accessibility and for carrying guests using wheelchairs.  The suggested parking deck for Theology students and visitors is the Peavine parking deck.  The Peavine Visitors Lot is the designated ADA parking lot reserved for those with valid handicapped hang tags.  The Fishburne parking deck is not available.  We are recommending anyone who comes from the Decatur direction consider parking in the Clairmont Deck on Clairmont Road and utilize the shuttle in order to avoid traffic. Students and guests are encouraged to arrive early. Handicap accessibility into the Glenn Church is found on the North Decatur Road side of the church.
  1. What happens if it rains? In the event of drizzle or light rain, the University All School Commencement Ceremony will occur as planned at 8:00 a.m. and the Candler Diploma Service will be held at 11:45 a.m. as planned. In the event of severe weather, the University Commencement Ceremony on the Quadrangle will be canceled. The Candler Diploma Service will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Glenn United Methodist Church. Faculty and graduates will go directly to their seats inside Glenn Memorial if rain precludes forming the procession line outside. Graduates should sit in alphabetical order by degree program. Ushers will be available to assist with seating