This will ensure your advisor has Commencement day instructions and a parking pass. It takes 3 weeks from the date of order to receive personalized invitations, so you should purchase them at least 5 weeks in advance. A professional photographer from Chappell Studio will take pictures as you receive your diploma. The Graduate Studies Office will send each doctoral candidate and thesis advisor a complimentary 5x7-color print of the hooding of the doctoral candidate at Commencement taken by Chappell Studios. 12 Guests may use personal cameras and video cameras, but guests are not allowed on the facility floor for photography purposes during the ceremony.
Space is limited.
Students may check the Student Access System to check their status. Look under Student Records Menu, then Degree Candidate Status. Diplomas are mailed approximately one month after the Commencement ceremony. There will be NO alcoholic beverages allowed in or around the ceremony area. Anyone violating this code will not be allowed to participate in Commencement exercises.