Parking & Shuttles
- Accessible parking is available at the the Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
(CANR) and Curtis-Mott Hall for vehicles with valid permits or license plates. Directional
signage will be posted.
- Shuttle Service will be provided to and from various campus parking lots.
Pre-Ceremony
- There is no rehearsal.
- Line-up: Candidates will line up beginning at 10:00 a.m. in CANR (first and second floors). Please be prompt. Volunteers will be available to assist you upon arrival.
- Arrive in full regalia with your tassel on the right side of your cap (you'll move
it during the ceremony)
- Be sure to bring your name card that you receive in your regalia packet. You must have this to be announced as you
cross the stage.
- Processional: The processional from CANR to the outdoor Commencement site will begin at 11:00 a.m.
sharp.
Ceremony
- At the proper time during the ceremony, a Marshal will direct you to the stairs at
the side of the stage.
- When you are called to cross the stage, you will give your name card to the announcer,
wait to hear your name, then cross the stage to shake hands with President Terenzio
and receive your diploma cover.
- Exit the stage using the opposite stairs, receiving your alumni pin from the Alumni
Association and return to your seat.
Celebrate with Respect
To ensure every family hears their graduate's name and enjoys this special moment:
- Please applaud respectfully
- Save extended celebrations for after the ceremony
- Refrain from noisemakers or disruptive cheering
Your courtesy allows everyone to experience their moment of recognition properly.
Thank you for helping make this ceremony memorable for all graduates and their families.
Recessional
The recessional party will be led out by the Grand Marshal. The dignitaries on the stage leave first, followed by the faculty
and staff, and then the graduates.
Reception
- A reception will be held in the Alumni Commons Courtyard immediately following the
ceremony. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with faculty, staff, and guests.
- Guests are welcome to visit sites on campus for photography, but are asked not to
enter any buildings that house livestock or equine animals as to not interfere with
biosecurity measures guarding against the spread of H5N1 (Bird Flu). Signage is posted
in relevant areas on campus.
Inclement Weather
- In the event of hazardous weather, the ceremony may be moved indoors.
Please note: No pets allowed with the exception of service animals.