Professional photographs will be taken of all graduates as they receive their diplomas. Proofs will be mailed approximately three weeks after the ceremony. Members of the audience are asked to remain seating during the ceremony but are welcome to take pictures at the podium afterward. At the conclusion of the ceremony, graduates and guests should remain in place until the platform party and faculty have exited the arena. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the arena.
Violators are subject to legal action.
All candidates and guests are invited to a reception following the ceremony. Since your gown will have arrived folded, you may wish to remove the wrinkles by using a steam iron or hanging the gown in a steamy bathroom. Until formal conferral, the tassel is worn on the right side of the cap. Persons receiving masters degrees wear tassels on the left side at all times. Honor cords are available at the University Bookstore.