Degrees are awarded alphabetically within the schools listed above. Hood and tassel colors on your cap and gown match the color of your flag, as noted above. Commencement marshals will be sure that candidates are in the proper sequence for the procession. When the procession begins, marshals will lead each group of candidates to their assigned seating area. At the appropriate time in the ceremony, marshals will direct candidates to the platform to receive their diploma cases from the President.
Candidates return to their seats after crossing the stage and remain there until the recessional.
It is considered a discourtesy to your fellow graduates to do otherwise. Candidates recess in order, as directed by the marshals. Platform dignitaries will leave the area first, followed by the faculty and, finally, by the graduates. Academic regalia is customary attire for all Commencement participants. Orders should have been placed by the end of March, but late orders will be accepted.