Time
The Fieldhouse will be open at 8:00 a.m. We recommend that guests arrive no earlier than 45 minutes before the posted ceremony time. The preliminary events get underway approximately 30 minutes before the ceremony. The formal ceremonies begin promptly at their scheduled times. While the Convocation schedule is available online, please check with your graduand for the specific date and time of the ceremony.
Parking
All graduating students and guests will have access to complimentary parking in designated lots on the day of the ceremony.
For those guests with restricted or limited mobility, there is a designated drop-off location near the Fieldhouse.
Seating
There are no seating tickets provided for Convocation. The ceremony is located in the Fieldhouse and will be open 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Seat selection for guests will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a designated area for guests with small children and strollers. Please do not leave children unattended.
Should you prefer to be seated further away from the main grouping, additional chairs will be available at the back of the room.
Personal Belongings
Graduands may not carry any belongings with them while crossing the stage and are strongly encouraged to leave them at home or with their guests. Graduands can leave items at the Graduating Students Storage located in the north hallway of Ice House (just outside the Norm Fenn Gym). The area will be staffed for 30 minutes following the last ceremony.
The following items are not permitted in the Fieldhouse:
- Food and drinks
- Large objects (posters, signs)
- Large bags
- Noisemakers
- Umbrellas (must be left at the entrance)
- Animals (service animals excepted)
While food and beverage items are not permitted, water stations are available in the Fieldhouse.
Reception
Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a reception for the graduands and their guests in the Ravens’ Nest (Alumni Hall). To find your graduate, we have placed the alphabet around the room. Just proceed to the letter of their last name.
Lost and Found
Lost and found services will be located at the Athletics Welcome Desk in Alumni Hall. If you are inquiring about a lost item after Convocation, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
Other Important Information
As Convocation is a live-streamed event, signs, noisemakers or anything that may obstruct the audio-visual element of the ceremony is not permitted.
For additional information during Convocation, please review our Convocation Important Notes page.