All candidates will remain standing and come forward in alphabetical order as directed by faculty marshals. The following instructions will help the graduation ceremonies move smoothly. Please read them carefully, in advance. In case of rain, the service will be in the Warner Center and graduates will line up in the hallway on the 200-level of the Warner Center. In case of rain, the exercises will be in the Warner Center and graduates will line up in the hallway on the 200-level of the Warner Center.
Academic costume is worn on both occasions.
The tassel to the cap is worn to the right, except by a candidate who already has a collegiate degree. All graduates should shift the tassel from the right to the left as they descend the ramp, after having received the diploma. The file of B.S. with Special Attainments in Commerce graduates begins behind Payne Hall at the rear entrance to Washington Hall, extending toward Newcomb Hall. The file of B.A. graduates with majors in The Williams School forms immediately following the B.S. in Commerce file. The file of B.S. graduates with majors in science, first, and then the graduate with B.S. with Special Attainments in Chemistry forms immediately following the B.A. graduates from The Williams School.