Commencement Rehearsals
Scheduled rehearsals are mandatory to ensure that all participants are knowledgeable in their roles and that each aspect of Commencement ceremonies run.
Faculty, Staff and Dignitaries
Marchers: no rehearsal required.
Speakers, Presenters, Deans, Platform Party (TBD): rehearsals are scheduled through Events Management Office.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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 15, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Seating Marshals
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Announcers and Readers