10 things to know about Emory’s 2025 Commencement
Emory University will celebrate its Class of 2025 with Commencement ceremonies May 9-12 on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
As the time draws near, here are 10 things you need to know ahead of the festivities.

Celebrating Emory’s Class of 2029
37,855 students applied this year across all admission plans — an increase of almost 3,000 applicants over Emory’s last admission cycle. Students admitted to the Class of 2029 hail from 48 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories. They also represent 68 countries, and 12% of the students will be the first in their families to attend a four-year college or university.
Meet The Class of 2029
Emory College grads achieve excellent outcomes in job market and grad school
The annual Career and Professional Development survey conducted six months after Commencement shows that 97% of 2023 graduates were working or continuing their education. Another 1% reported volunteering, leaving just 2% who were seeking their next step.
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At Emory College of Arts and Sciences we are dedicated to the discovery of knowledge, the creation of new works, and paradigm-shifting research with broad impact.
Our students learn how to think critically, weigh conflicting evidence, and ask questions that challenge existing orthodoxy. We expect them to communicate with clarity and collaborate within diverse communities.
Our students take these skills into every field as the thought leaders and innovators our complex and interconnected society needs.
Through our dedication to the creation and dissemination of knowledge, we are setting the standard for what a liberal arts research university can achieve.
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Liberal Arts Education
At the heart of Emory's holistic liberal arts mission, we cultivate exploration, academic rigor, and self-reflection to help each student craft a unique four-year college experience.
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Our students explore widely and dive deeply into our research enterprise with outstanding faculty who constantly push the boundaries of knowledge across the sciences and humanities.
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The Pathways Center provides resources and experiences that empower Emory College students and alumni to reach their full potential and pursue meaningful careers and lives.
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