The doors will open approximately 1 hour prior to each ceremony. Report through the west entrance closest to Midwestern Parkway of the D. Ligon Coliseum and make your way to the Don Flatt Gym. Signs will indicate where the graduates will line up. NOTE: graduates who arrive late, after the lines have moved to the coliseum, will be seated at the back and will cross the stage in that order, instead of sitting with others in the same programs. If your name is unique or frequently mispronounced , you may leave a message for the announcer at prior to p.
First state your name clearly and distinctly, the degree you will be receiving such as Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts, major English, and then slowly spell your name and say your name an additional time. Guest ADA seating will be available on the gym floor. Volunteers will be available to assist with seating. Attendance at Commencement is a degree requirement for graduates unless officially excused. If you are absolutely unable to attend, contact the Office of the Registrar to request permission to graduate in absentia.
Graduates will not be allowed to walk at a later ceremony. Limits on capacity at the various ceremonies mean we cannot allow students to walk in other ceremonies. All ceremonies will be livestreamed.
The livestreaming link will be available closer to the event date. Bookstore hours will be on the bookstore website and Google. For more information, please call the Bookstore at Honors: Cords for Honor Bachelor's candidates cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude are available for purchase in the bookstore. Please note: If your instructors have not posted your final grades, your honor status could possibly change.
All tassels should be worn on the right and will be shifted to the left together, except for Master's candidates who will wear their tassels on the left the entire ceremony. Casual wear is not appropriate. Graduates may not wear jewelry or flowers on the gown and may not carry a purse or camera. There will be no secure place to leave valuables during the ceremony. Pin car keys to the inside of the gown if necessary. The hoods will be issued by the Bookstore.
