Guest Information

Guest Parking and Check-In

Guest parking is available in the West Parking Facility located at 137 S. McDonough Street or the East Parking lot located at 184 S. Candler Street behind Charis Books. Parking lots will open at 7 a.m. Volunteers will be on hand at both locations to check in all guests for access to the ceremony area.

There will be TWO primary parking areas and points of entry for guests of graduates: 

• West Parking Facility (137 S. McDonough Street)
• East Parking lot  (184 S. Candler Road behind Charis Books)

If you are using rideshares such as Lyft or Uber, your drop-off address is the West Parking facility.

Should any guests have special needs, please complete this form to allow our staff to accommodate your experience best.

Golf carts will be available from all parking locations for those who need additional assistance.

Location

The outdoor Commencement ceremony will be held on campus, on the Science Quadrangle, rain or shine. Seating for the platform party, graduates and a limited number of guest tickets per graduate will be available in a tent, open on all sides. Additional seating will be provided outside the tent. Guests are encouraged to bring umbrellas to protect themselves from the elements, where necessary.

Tickets

• Each graduating student will receive four guest tickets for seating under the tent. 
• Each individual ticket will have a QR code. The QR code serves as the guest’s ticket and will be shared with guests by the graduate.
• Contactless ticketing will be used. Printed or electronic versions of the ticket will be scanned upon arrival and cannot be utilized more than once. 
• Space/seating for guests without tickets will be available outside the tent on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• All graduates, guests, faculty, staff and vendors will be given wristbands upon arrival. Wristbands will be provided so that ushers can identify guests for the different seating locations. The wristband must be worn at all times while on campus.
• Children under the age of two who can sit on a parent’s lap do not need tickets.

COVID-19 Guidelines

As a vaccinated campus, Agnes Scott encourages our guests to be vaccinated for COVID-19. For those visitors who are not, we request that you wear a mask when in the company of others.

Family and friends who are unable to attend may view the ceremony via live stream.

Campus Safety Protocols

*Please note that this policy is subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available. 

Special Needs

Parking and check-in for guests with special needs will be located in the Presser Parking lot located on S. McDonough Street. Guests in personal or rented wheelchairs will enter the venue through this parking lot.

• A sign-language interpreter will be present.
• Please note the college does not provide wheelchairs for mobility-impaired guests. Mobility equipment may be rented from the list provided*.
  • Power Wheelchair Services, Inc.
    720 Glynn Street North
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
    770.719.9998
    powerwheelchairservices@yahoo.com 
  • Scootaround Inc.
    888.441.7575
    www.scootaround.com 

*Please be aware that a listing on this page does not represent an endorsement.

A special seating section is available for mobility-impaired guests.  A volunteer will be onsite to assist.

Local Accommodations

The City of Decatur boasts many local accommodation options to meet family, friends’ and visitors’ needs during campus visits. The college has partnered with the hotels and properties to give our guests a discounted rate. Where applicable, use the corporate/promotional code listed while making your reservation. Please note that some rates may be seasonal and vary throughout the year; rates are based on room availability.