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. A hood is part of your regalia. If you do not pick up your regalia on April 30, it will be held for you at the Campus Store. Regalia Call the Campus store at 456-8025. Academic Concerning your eligibility to graduate, contact your academic advisor AND the Records Office at 456-8213.