For the Media

For the Media

Thank you for your interest in covering the Spelman College Commencement activities celebrating the Class of 2025.

All media – reporters, photographers, videographers, and freelancers – interested in covering Spelman College Commencement activities must complete the Media Credentials Request Form no later than Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2 p.m.  We will not be able to process forms after deadline. Logistical details will be forwarded to media covering commencement events on or before Wednesday, May 14.


Media Credentials Request

Videos of Past Commencement Speakers

View Past Commencement Speakers

Photography and Videography Release

Please be aware that photographers and members of the media will be taking photographs and filming Spelman's Commencement activities. Your presence at the ceremonies constitutes your release, permission, and consent to be photographed and/or recorded. Pictures and/or recordings of you may appear in future printed materials and online, including in commercially available publications.

If you do not wish to be photographed and/or recorded, please be aware of the presence of photographers and members of the media and take steps to avoid contact.