Day of
Graduation
The annual University
Commencement will be held Saturday, May 15, at 9:00 a.m. at
the Alex G. Spanos Center.
Line-Up Information
Students are required to be at their Diploma and Hooding locations by noon to line up. Do not plan on leaving in between the Commencement and Diploma and Hooding ceremonies.
 Academic Regalia
Caps.
Those wearing academic costumes always wear their
caps in academic processions and during the ceremony of conferring
degrees. Individuals may remove caps during prayer, the playing of the
national anthem and the alma mater, and at other specified times,
e.g., during the baccalaureate sermon or the commencement address.
It is traditional that all such actions be done in unison.
Candidates for degrees
wear the tassels on the right front side before degrees are
conferred and shift them to the left at the moment when degrees
are awarded to them.
Gowns.
At ceremonies where degrees are conferred, it
is proper for a candidate to wear the gown in keeping with the
degree to be received.
Hoods.
The traditional rule is that a candidate for a degree should
not wear the hood of that degree until it is actually conferred.
This rule still applies to those who are to be individually
hooded during the commencement ceremony; they should not wear
the hoods in the preliminary academic procession.
Reception Location
Each School or college holds a separate reception for their
graduates and guests. For the locations and times, please
check specific school or college
information pages.
Map & Parking
With so many family and friends attending Commencement, we ask
that you be considerate and not take up the immediate parking spaces
near the ceremony locations. This will provide convenient
space for your family and friends as well.
For additional information, please review the Campus Map
Helpful Tips
Your graduation day will be much more enjoyable if you take a
time to prepare for it. Be sure to check out your Diploma and
Hooding Ceremony schedule in advance.
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