Once the platform party is in place, the Ceremony will begin regardless of the time. Throughout the Ceremony, listen to the Grand Marshal s instructions. The graduate seating plan will not be determined until graduation week. If your guests are interested in the general area where you will be sitting on the arena floor, have them review the seating diagram posted near the northeast entrance of Calihan Hall. The Ceremony will last approximately two hours.
Participants are to remain in the hall for the duration of the program.
Remain quiet and dignified during the Ceremony. Bottles, cups or cans will not be allowed in the processional or into the arena. Those with alcoholic beverages are subject to removal from the Procession and Ceremony. Candidates are expected to remain in their seats and stay for the entire Ceremony. Due to risk of injury, caps should not be thrown in the air.