Each college dean requests that the baccalaureate degree candidates stand as the various majors in that college are announced. After the degree is conferred by the university president, candidates are seated. After all degrees are conferred, the master of ceremonies will ask the graduates to cross the stage as their names are called. Marshals will indicate proper route and order. Graduates who have crossed the stage and descended from it proceed to the diploma tables set up by the Registrar.
Graduates obtain their diplomas and return to their seats guided by the marshals.
The recessional begins immediately following the completion of all items on the printed commencement program. The commencement marshals provide directions regarding recessional exit procedure. Those degree candidates who cannot participate in the commencement ceremony should write a letter to the university president requesting that the degree be conferred in absentia. Degree candidates who present appropriate identification may claim their diplomas at the Registrar's Office any working day after commencement. Baccalaureate Graduation with Special Recognition Special recognition at graduation is given to those undergraduate students with outstanding academic records.