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Participation Information

Faculty members are invited to participate in:

• The main commencement ceremony
• Diploma ceremonies
• Honors ceremonies
• The Doctor's Hooding ceremony

To confirm your participation in any of the above ceremonies, RSVP by April 19.

Main Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 19

11 a.m.
Gesling Stadium
Robing and procession line up begins at 10 a.m. in the TV/Rec Room, West Wing

• The ceremony will last approximately 75 minutes.
• The stadium is not covered, but the ceremony will take place rain or shine.

Diploma Ceremonies

Various times and locations

• Questions?  Contact your department's commencement coordinator.

Honors Ceremonies

Saturday, May 18

10 a.m.
Locations will be announced in March.

• Questions? Contact your college's honors ceremony coordinator.

Doctor's Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 18

8 p.m.
Wiegand Gym, first floor, University Center

Robing and procession line up will begin at 7 p.m. in Rangos Hall, second floor, University Center

• The ceremony will last approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.

Cap and Gown Information

Caps and gowns are required at all of the above events, except the honors ceremonies. Faculty members who do not own regalia will need to rent a cap, gown, and hood (if applicable). Order information will be available soon.

Still have questions? Contact University Events.