Assembly and Procession Line-Up

Graduates and faculty members will assemble in the line up area, in their caps and gowns, no later than 5:15 p.m. Once all the graduates have been assembled, the Academic Deans will line-up graduates by college/school and in alphabetical order.

It is imperative that all students check in upon their arrival to ensure their name is read during the ceremony.

The procession will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. We will assume if a graduate is not in the procession line by 5:15 p.m., they are absent and their names will not be read during the ceremony.

Since there will be no rehearsal for the procession, the Deans will lead you in the procession to your seats.

Note

• Follow line-up instructions.
• Carry your hood on your right arm; wear your cap tassel on the right side.
• Once you have been directed to your row and seat, remain standing until after the Invocation.
• Stand when your school/college is announced.
• After your name is read and you walk across the stage, return to your seat and remain standing until the last graduate from your college returns to his/her seat.