Fall Graduation 2021 will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in the John W. Swails Center. Please carefully review the information below.
The livestream of our graduation ceremonies can always be found HERE.
Graduation Practice
Thursday, November 18
John W. Swails Center
3:00 p.m. – All graduates are expected to attend.
Commencement
Saturday, November 20, 2021
John W. Swails Center
3:00 pm (John W. Swails Center) Doors open at 1:30 pm
Commencement Speaker:
Dr. Tracy Reynolds
Make sure to ask for the Emmanuel rate when reserving your room with any of the following:
Holiday Inn Express (20 mins)
Lavonia, GA
(800) 315-2621
Days Inn (5 mins)
Royston, GA
(706) 246-0256
Quality Inn (20 mins)
Hartwell, GA
(706) 376-7298
Roadway Inn (20 mins)
Lavonia, GA
(800) 753-3746
Days Inn (20 mins)
Lavonia, GA
(800) 528-1234
Hampton Inn & Suites (20 mins)
Lavonia, GA
(706) 460-5100
Google map embedded below for your convenience.
From Atlanta: Take I-85 North to EXIT 160-Royston/Elberton. Turn RIGHT onto GA-51 and continue for approx. 10 miles. Turn RIGHT onto GA-145 and continue for approx. ½ mile. Turn LEFT on US-29 and continue for approx. ½ mile. The Swails Center will be on the left.
From Athens: Take US-29 North approximately 25 miles. The Swails Center will be on the left.
From Greenville: Take I-85 South to EXIT 173- Lavonia / Toccoa. Turn RIGHT onto GA-17 and continue to follow GA-17 about 12 miles. Turn RIGHT onto US-29 S and continue for approx. 2 miles. The Swails Center will be on the right.
Parking
Parking is available at the John W. Swails Center and throughout the campus.
Graduation Date: Saturday, November 20, 3:00 pm Swails Center
Rehearsal Date: Thursday, November 18, 3:00 pm Swails Center
Caps and Gowns
Caps and gowns have been ordered and will be distributed from the Registrar’s Office. After pick-up, let the Registrar’s Office know if there are any problems with the cap and/or gown. These are not rental items and do not have to be returned after the ceremony.
Invitations
To place an Order for your Emmanuel College Graduation Invitation package, please contact LifeSprings Resources (706) 245-3135 for Jana Fountain.
Attendance of guests will not be limited for this graduation.
Graduation Pictures
Group pictures will be made on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm outside the Swails Center. Be prompt and dressed in your cap and gown for a group picture with your class and department. Individual photos will be made on stage during the ceremony.
Diploma
Diplomas will be mailed after fall/winter grades are posted and degree completion is confirmed. Please be sure to settle any outstanding account balance, including fines. Complete Financial Aid Exit Counseling as directed by the Financial Aid Office.
Transcripts
Transcripts may be requested at www.getmytranscript.com. Note a shortcut is also available in the links listed on this page. Telephone and email requests will not be accepted. There is a fee for all transcript requests.
