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Time and Length

The Commencement Ceremony starts at 2 p.m. and is about 2 hours long.

Location 

 Lund Center Arena (ice arena). 

• Each graduate receives five (5) guest tickets for watching the ceremony in Lund Arena.
• Tickets will be distributed to each senior during graduation rehearsal the day before Commencement by the Office of Marketing and Communication for admittance to Lund Center Arena.
• There are no additional tickets available for Lund Arena for additional guests.
• Additional unlimited seating is available for those without tickets in Lund Center Forum (basketball court). The ceremony will be broadcast on large screens (and will be ).

When to Arrive

Doors to Lund Arena open at 12:30 p.m. It is recommended to arrive on campus no later than 1:30 p.m. to allow time for parking and securing a seat before the academic procession of graduates begins at 2 p.m.

Parking

Signs will direct guests to “Event Parking” locations. All lots are open for public parking. Yellow curb fire lanes will be enforced.

Handicap parking is available in the Lund Center lot with valid permit. Please let the parking attendant know if you would like to park or drop off a guest.

The campus is large for those with limited mobility. The college does not have wheelchairs to lend to all guests in need. You must provide your own wheelchair for those with limited mobility, this may mean renting a wheelchair. People with limited mobility should plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the start of their activity to allow time for parking and walking to their destination. Any guest coming with limited mobility should have a person with them to help as needed.

The Commencement program is linked to the website the day before the event.

Parking: Special needs parking (with a valid handicap permit) is available in the Lund Center lot. Drop-off areas are located near Christ Chapel and Lund Center.
Honor Awards Ceremony: Wheelchair seating will be on the main floor of Lund Arena 
Baccalaureate: Wheelchair seating is located on the main level of Christ Chapel for Baccalaureate services. There is one handicap restroom on the main level of Christ Chapel.
Commencement in Lund Arena: Wheelchair seating will be on the main floor of Lund Arena or in the overflow seating in the Lund Forum.

For a specific accessibility request for an event, or to reserve handicap seating for Commencement, you may contact the Office of Marketing and Communication via email or phone in advance.

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Graduates will receive a digital proof of the photos within two weeks following Commencement. Then graduates or family member may order online at . Any questions, please contact customer service at (800) 261-2576.

Ceremony Details

The graduation ceremony will last approximately 2 hours and includes a speech by a selected student speaker and the President of College and then the reading of the names of each graduate as they walk across the stage. Graduates then go to the department of their major to greet their faculty and receive their diploma cover.

Ceremony Etiquette

Commencement is a special event for all involved. In order to create a memorable occasion for guests and graduates we ask guests to adhere to the following requests:

• Cellular phones and electronic devices are turned to silent during the ceremony.
• Out of respect for all graduates and families, so all names being read are heard, please refrain from using whistles, blow horns, or making any noise during the reading of the names.
• In order to allow every guest the opportunity to see each graduate, the audience is asked to remain seated during the ceremony.
• No guests are permitted into the graduate seating area during the ceremony.

Where should I sit to see my graduate?

The graduates line up and sit in alphabetical order. Last names starting with A through the beginning of the Ls are on the left side (when looking at the stage) with the remaining graduates on the right half of the seats. Graduates walk across the stage from right to left (when looking at the stage).

Cap and Gown

• Seniors should receive a cap and gown during “Grad Finale” in April.
• There is no additional charge for the cap and gown.
• To avoid wrinkles and folds in the gown for Commencement, graduates should remove the gown from its packaging and hang until the ceremony.
• Gowns are considered a "one time use" and do not have to be returned to the College.

If you miss Grad Finale...

• If students are not able to go to Grad Finale, caps and gowns may be picked up in the Book Mark any time before Commencement.
• If you would like it shipped, please complete this . 

Lost Tassels

If you lose your tassel before Commencement, you may pick up a new one in the Book Mark.

Accessories

Accessories such as honor cords, pins, and stoles will be distributed by the academic department or office in April before Commencement weekend. You will be informed by your academic department or organization if this applies to you. There are no cords for GPA honors.

Grad Finale is the time to think about graduation information, services, and products. It happens in the Book Mark in April.

• You must complete the Senior Class Survey from the Alumni Office before you will be able to pick up your cap and gown. Once completed, you will receive confirmation emails that will need to be shown at the time of pickup.
  • If you cannot attend Grad Finale, you may pick up your cap and gown in the Book Mark any time before Commencement.
  • If you are currently living off campus and need to have your cap and gown shipped to you, .
• Honor Cords will be distributed separately by departments. Questions about a cord should be directed to the appropriate department.
• There are not honor cords based on GPA.
   

Save on graduation essentials during Grad Finale such as discounts on  class rings, diploma frames, and graduation announcements.