SPRING COMMENCEMENT AND HOODING
Congratulations Class of 2021!
- All undergraduate students may participate in the undergraduate commencement ceremony for the Lewis College on Friday, May 7. More information may be found here here.
- All master’s candidates will be recognized and DNP and DPT students will be hooded at the Lewis College graduate commencement and hooding on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Sports Arena. Tickets are required and there is a limit of two guests per graduate.
- Ph.D. candidates will be hooded on Tuesday, May 4 at 9 a.m. at Center Parc Stadium.
For details on the university’s Commencement Ceremony, click here.
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Information for Students
ATTIRE
Everyone attending the ceremony – graduates, guests, faculty and staff MUST wear a mask!
All students who are participating should wear an appropriate graduation cap and robe and the tassel must be black or Georgia State royal blue.
All master’s and doctoral candidates should also have a hood for the ceremony. A hood is included in your regalia order when you place the order through the official vendor, Herff Jones or you may borrow one from a previous graduate. Regalia orders through the bookstore were due in late March.
PHOTOGRAPHY
A photographer from Grad Images will be taking photos throughout the ceremony. Details on purchasing photos will be made available on this website and via email following the event. Please send your name and permanent email address to cnhp@gsu.edu by May 6.
CEREMONY CHECK-IN
Please plan to arrive at the Student Center East ballroom between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. to receive instructions and line up the processional. No one arriving after 9:30 a.m. will be permitted to march. Ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. Do not report to the Sports Arena as you process in. However, please send your family and friends directly to the arena for seating.
Please wear your mask, robe, cap, honor cord (if applicable) and bring your hood. ALL graduates will be hooded on stage during the ceremony. Do not bring extra items other than a cell phone or small purse. You will not be allowed to march in procession with extra possessions. Ladies, please limit your purse to a small clutch or shoulder bag worn discreetly under your robe. Note: there is no storage in the Speakers Auditorium and any items left behind may be thrown away at the discretion of the staff.
GUESTS
Family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony. Students are limited to 2 (two) guests. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. Guests will need to provide name and an email address when requesting tickets. Request tickets here.
Contact Us
Location
Urban Life Building
404-413-1100
cnhp@gsu.edu
Mailing Address
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995
Academic Assistance
Technology Assistance
Parking and Transportation
Parking will be available at G deck for approximately $10 per car. See the campus map. For more detailed map visit www.gsu.edu
From the Interstates
I-75/85 Northbound
Exit at #246 (Central Avenue/Fulton Street). Bear to the right on the exit ramp following the signs to Fulton Street. At the light, turn right on Fulton Street. At the next traffic light, turn left on Capitol Avenue. Pass the Capitol Building and go straight. Capitol becomes Piedmont Avenue. You will pass under the MARTA rail line. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Decatur Street. Pass in front of the Sports Arena and make the next left on Collins Street and follow the signs into the G parking deck.
I-75/85 Southbound
Exit 248A for ML King Jr Dr toward State Capitol/Turner Field. Keep right, follow signs for Jesse Hill Jr Dr and merge onto Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE. Turn left onto Decatur St SE. Cross Piedmont Avenue, p Pass in front of the Sports Arena and make the next left on Collins Street and follow the signs into the G parking deck.
From I-20 Eastbound
Exit #56B (Windsor/Spring Street), go straight to the third traffic light. Take a left on Central Avenue. Pass upper levels of Underground Atlanta. At next light, turn right on to Decatur Street and cross under one pedestrian overpass. Before the next overpass turn right on Collins Street and follow the signs into the G parking deck.
From I-20 Westbound
Exit #58A (Capitol Avenue) and turn right at the light. Stay on Capitol Avenue, which changes into Piedmont Avenue. You will pass under the MARTA rail line. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Decatur Street. Pass in front of the Sports Arena and make the next left on Collins Street and follow the signs into the G parking deck.
DISABILITY PARKING
Parking for disabled guests with valid state of Georgia handicapped placard is available on the first level of G deck. To drop off mobility impaired guests, follow the directions above but stop along the curb on Collins Street before proceeding to the deck. Your passenger will need to cross the street (a dead-end street with limited traffic) and enter at the long escalator.
Student ambassadors will be near the entrance to assist your disabled guests with getting into the arena and being seated.