Student Information for Commencement

Rainy Weather Plan

  1. DATE: Thursday, May 29th, 2008.
    TIME: Commencement begins at 4 p.m. in the gym. You must arrive and be seated by 3:45 p.m.
    PLACE: All graduates will go directly to the gym if the weather is rainy. DO NOT GO TO "J" BUILDING.
              THE CEREMONY LENGTH IS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS.
  2. Proceed directly to the gym. An usher will assist you in finding your seat (your name will be on the chair). Please move in and sit down quickly.
  3. Due to the number of graduates and limited seating, you will receive three (3) guest tickets.  Guests without tickets will be directed to the Theater for simulcast viewing of the event.
  4. The only Procession for this plan will be the Platform Party which consists of officials of the college and invited guests and faculty.
  5. 4.0 students will receive their degrees first (alphabetically) followed by the rest of the graduating class (alphabetically).
  6. Please inform your relatives and guests that they will not be permitted in the area of the platform or in the aisles to take pictures. Ushers have been instructed to keep the area clear. PLEASE COOPERATE.
  7. After all students have returned to their seats, please follow the High Honor student in the "changing of the tassel" ceremony.
  8. There will be a Recessional Procession of the platform guests and faculty only. Please remain standing in place until they have cleared the area. After this, you may visit with your family and friends and use the platform area for taking pictures.
  9. The location of the reception (following the ceremony) for graduates and their families will be announced.

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