Commencement Rehearsals
Scheduled rehearsals are mandatory to ensure that all participants are knowledgeable in their roles and to ensure that each aspect of Commencement ceremonies run smoothly. Please meet in the Sports Arena prior to your scheduled rehearsal.
Students
Friday, May 16, 2025
Commencement Preview and Celebration (Bachelor's and Master's Degree, C.A.S., Graduate Certificate Candidates)
- Meet in Sports Arena at 2:30 p.m.
- Rehearsal starts at 3:00 p.m.
- Bring photo I.D.
Faculty, Staff and Dignitaries
Marchers: no rehearsal required.
Speakers, Presenters, Deans, Platform Party (TBD): rehearsals are scheduled through Events Management Office.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.: Mace Bearers
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Faculty Hooders
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Staff Volunteers
Friday, May 16, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Seating Marshals
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Announcers and Readers