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Events
Robing and Assembly
Instructions regarding areas for robing and assembly will be given to you when you pick up your academic attire.
On the day of commencement, please arrive an hour before the scheduled ceremony time for robing and line-up. The commencement staff will be available to line up the candidates in proper order and answer any last-minute questions that you may have.
In your assigned assembly area, candidates are to stand behind the stanchion with the placard indicating your degree. Ushers will indicate how and when you are to proceed to your seats.
Please be advised that the Stadium field surface is uneven, we are recommending you wear low heeled shoes.
| Ceremony | Location | Time | School | Robing and Assembly | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Mack Sports Complex | 9:30 a.m. | All (Except Law) | Physical Fitness Center | None |
| *Undergraduate | JMS Stadium | 3:30 p.m. | Communication | Stadium East Parking Lot (Blue) | *None |
| *Undergraduate | JMS Stadium | 3:30 p.m. | New College | Stadium East Parking Lot (Blue) | *None |
| *Undergraduate | JMS Stadium | 3:30 p.m. | Education & Allied Human Services | Stadium East Parking Lot (Blue) | *None |
| *Undergraduate | JMS Stadium | 3:30 p.m. | Liberal Arts | Alumni Parking Lot (Red) | *None |
| *Undergraduate | JMS Stadium | 3:30 p.m. | Business | Plant Parking Lot (Green) | *None |
| School of Law | Mack Sports Complex | 7:30 p.m. | Law | Physical Fitness Center | None |
Historically, the individual ceremonies will average two hours in length. Please refer to the commencement program for the location of your commencement reception