Spelman College has reserved rooms at a special rate for Commencement at the preferred hotels listed on this page. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15 percent) in effect at the time of check-out. Room availability is limited and space is not guaranteed so make your reservations early. Please note, one night advance deposit is due when making a reservation and is non-refundable. Reservations must be made with a credit card. Rates are available until Thursday, April 24, 2025 or until the room block is sold out. Special pricing is not guaranteed after this date.
Due to the traffic in the downtown area during Commencement, we want to ensure that our Spelman families and guests have the best Commencement experience without the hassles. To ensure this happens, Spelman has secured host hotels in the airport area this year.
When making your reservation, ask about some of these member benefits:
Event Operations
350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Atlanta, GA. 30314
Mon. - Fri. | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2020 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337
404-763-1544
Rate: $137.00 USD per night
Start date: May 14, 2025
End date: May 19, 2025
Last day to book by: April 24, 2025
2091 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
770-907-8880
Rate: $137.00 USD per night
Start date: May 14, 2025
End date: May 19, 2025
Last day to book by: April 24, 2025
2081 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, Georgia 30337
470-306-0100
Rate: $153.00 USD per person
Start date: May 14, 2025
End date: May 19, 2025
Last day to book by: April 24, 2025
Spelman College does not provide wheelchairs for mobility-impaired guests. It is strongly encouraged that guests make arrangements prior to Commencement Weekend to ensure availability. Atlanta has many professional services available, including:
ADA Medical Supply
6780 Roswell Road, NE Suite D115
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
adamedicalsupply.com
678-398-0505
Mobility impaired guests may be dropped off at the venue entrance with a companion to accompany them. Upon entrance into the event area, there will be hostesses available to identify seating for guests with wheelchairs and other motorized chairs.
The Commencement exercise is a formal academic ceremony. We ask that all guests respect the ceremony, graduates and other guests by behaving in the dignified manner that the occasion merits. In keeping with decorum and the Spelman tradition, we ask that guests adhere to the following guidelines.
All official senior photos were scheduled earlier this year. Please contact the Office of Student Life and Engagement located in Manley 201 or call 404-270-5139 with any questions.
Your class photo will occur prior to the Founders Day Convocation and is offered as part of Commencement photo packages.
Family and friends wishing to take photographs of candidates are asked to do so either before or after ceremonies.
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.