congratulations!. name cards will be on the chairs, which are arranged alphabetically by college....

Congratulations!

Name cards will be on the chairs, which are arranged alphabetically by

college. Once you find your name card, follow the instructions on the back of

the card.

ABCD

ABD C

BD

Undergraduate: 10:00 AM STAGEE

S

W

N

Arts & Sciences

Journalism

Business

Education Pharmacy

14 X 24 14 X 24

= Marshals

AC

BD

AC

BD

AC

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You need to be dressed in your cap and gown 45 minutes before the ceremony is scheduled to begin.

If the diploma mailing address listed or the degree(s) on your card is incorrect, please go to the HELP desk at the front

to speak with a staff member.

The Associate Marshal will provide last minute instructions and

announcements 30 minutes before commencement is schedule to begin.

The Name Reader will be available under the “Reader” sign until 30

minutes before procession if you would like to speak with him about the

pronunciation of your name.

The processional to the Knapp Center leaves the Bell Center gym 15 minutes before commencement is scheduled to

begin.

Students who arrive late will be directed to the end of the line for their college—

No exceptions.

There will be twoPlease be aware that there will be 2 times you will be asked to look at the camera

There will be two

Please be aware that Life Touch Photography will take a photo of you in front

of a green screen as you exit the stage.

Please do not carry anything with you into the Knapp Center (including purses,

cameras, phones, flowers, etc…).

Please leave personal items with friends and family or you may leave them at the

HELP desk up front.

Only carry your name card.

Most importantly:

Please hold your name card at all times.

During the ceremony, please follow the directions of your college Marshals.

Men, please remove your caps during the National Anthem portion of the ceremony.

Again:

Please hold your name cards at all times.

Please note that if you are receiving two degrees, you will only walk across the stage one time during which both

degrees will be read aloud.

The Marshals will direct the recessional to the lobby of the Knapp Center or outside (weather permitting), not back to the Bell Center gym.

*Afterwards, do not forget to return to the Bell Center to retrieve personal items.