• Once you have checked in, you will proceed to the "Old Gym"
• Family and friends will take their seats in the Richard C. Logan Gymnasium.

• Line-up will take place in the “Old Gym”, ground level of the Athletic Center (connected to Dwight Hall) past the Richard C. Logan Gymnasium and down the hall.
• Students need to line-up in numerical order.
• Do not bring any hand bags/purses to the “old gym” since there won’t be a secure location to store them.

During Ceremony

After the commencement address, it’s time for the hooding ceremony. Staff members will be on hand to guide graduates and ensure everything runs smoothly.

• Graduates will line up one row at a time.
• Before going on stage, a staff member will collect your place card(s).
• When your name is called:
  • Walk to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Program Coordinator, and hand your hood to the Program Coordinator.
  • Stand between the Dean and Program Coordinator, facing the audience, to be formally hooded. A professional photographer will capture this moment.
  • Continue across the stage to the President. As you reach out to shake hands, please face the audience for a second photo.
  • After leaving the stage, you will receive your diploma cover and a final photo will be taken holding it.
• A staff member will then guide you back to your seat.

After the Ceremony:

• The platform party will exit first, followed by faculty members.
• Graduates will be directed to leave one row at a time.
• Family, friends, and guests should remain seated until all graduates have exited.
• Once you leave the gym, staff members will give each graduate a gift.