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Commencement Details Academic Honors Diploma & Regalia

Commencement:
Frequently Asked Questions

Question Do I need tickets for my guests to attend the ceremony?
Answer No, but due to space limitations in the coliseum, we request that you limit the number of guests invited to six.
Question May I wear regalia from a club or organization to the ceremony or decorate my cap?
Answer No. All commencement participants must wear only appropriate academic regalia which is distributed to students through the campus bookstore, The Bookworm.
Question Will I receive my diploma when I cross the stage?
Answer No. You will receive your diploma in the cave area as you exit the arena immediately after the ceremony.
Question What time is the reception for the graduates?
Answer The reception that is held for all graduates and their guests on the upper concourse of the Coliseum is from 9-10 a.m.
Question How will I know where to sit during the ceremony?
Answer When you arrive, you will be given a card with your name and your place in line on it. You will be led to your seat by the student marshals; just follow the person in front of you.
Question Where do I put my keys, purse, cell phone, pager, etc.?
Answer Leave anything that you can't put in your pockets in a secure place before you line up. There is nowhere to put them once you are in line. All cell phones and pagers should be turned off!
Question If I am unable to participate in the commencement ceremony, how can I obtain my diploma?
Answer

All diplomas not picked up after the ceremony can be obtained in the Records Office, Tillman 126 the following week.  All diplomas not picked up two weeks after the ceremony will be mailed to the address indicated on your degree application. Make sure all mailing addresses are updated to avoid delay.

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