Graduation
All schools at Emory University participate in online degree application submissions. Students may apply to graduate online through their OPUS account. Online degree applications will be available in OPUS one month prior to the deadlines listed below:
| Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | July 2, 2021 | September 30, 2021 (schools may have earlier deadlines) | February 4, 2022 (schools may have later deadlines) |
| Name Change Deadline | July 19, 2021 | October 4, 2021 | February 28, 2022 |
| Graduation Date | August 6, 2021 | December 18, 2021 | May 9, 2022 |
All recent graduates will continue to have access to their OPUS account to view enrollment history and order official transcripts after graduation. This access will never expire. If you do not remember your ID and/or password, or attended prior to 2005, contact OPUSHELP@listserv.cc.emory.edu to have your account activated or reset. Only graduates who are current faculty and staff will maintain access to their Emory email account.
All schools at Emory University participate in online degree application submissions. Students may apply to graduate online through their OPUS account.
The official calendar of events pertaining to graduation, degree application, awarding of degrees, etc.
Emory's Commencement ceremony takes place the second Monday of every May. All graduates, including students graduating in the prior summer and fall terms, are invited to participate in the annual ceremony.
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements vary based on your course of study and school. For more information about specific degree requirements, please see your school's catalog.
Spring graduates may receive their diplomas at Commencement. Summer and fall graduates will receive their diploma by mail.
Alumni may request a replacement diploma if the original diploma has been lost or destroyed.
The Emory Degree Tracker is a tool within OPUS, which allows students, advisors, and administrators the ability to monitor student progress towards fulfillment of major, minor, and concentration requirements.