Commencement

Guests are asked to enter the main entrance on Lakeside Drive. Parking for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility is available near Shellenberger Field, with directions provided by security at the main entrance. Additional parking details and maps are available on the University’s website. …

All Commencement participants need Regalia/Cap & Gown; they should purchase early to ensure the proper sizes and colors, and allow six to eight weeks for shipping, depending on location. Regalia can be purchased online now on The Hornet Shop’s website. For questions about your regalia order, please email [email protected] or …

Regalia (cap and gown) is an essential part of your Commencement celebration. To make sure you receive the right sizes and colors, we recommend placing your order as early as possible. Remember, shipping can take six to eight weeks, depending on where you are located. You can easily purchase your …

Undergraduate students can have no more than 9 credit hours of outstanding coursework in order to participate in the commencement exercises in May. Graduate students may participate with outstanding coursework at the permission of the Program Director and Registrar’s Office. …

Students should apply for graduation through their MyHive account a year in advance before they intend to graduate. …

To participate in Commencement, students must: For more information, visit this webpage. …

Yes, all ceremonies will be live-streamed for family and friends. The live streams can be accessed on the University’s website, the Commencement homepage, and YouTube. …

No, paper diplomas are mailed several weeks after graduation and e-diplomas are available sooner. Please see the How do I Receive My Diploma document for detailed information. …

No, guest tickets are not required for Commencement ceremonies held on Shellenberger Field. However, tickets will be needed if inclement weather necessitates moving the ceremony indoors. Details regarding ticket distribution in such cases will be provided closer to the event. …

John Garrison Marks ’10 John Garrison Marks ’10 is a historian, writer, and nationally-recognized leader in the history and museum fields. His latest book, Thy Will Be Done: George Washington’s Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory, explores how Americans have thought, and fought, about slavery’s place in …