Commencement

Rules of Conduct

GRADUATES

  • Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
  • No flowers are to be worn or carried during the ceremony.
  • No signs, messages, etc. on cap.
  • No chewing of gum or candy.
  • The use of electrical appliances such as irons and curling irons will NOT be allowed.

GUESTS

  • Guests are not permitted in the graduate seating area.
  • Guests are to remain seated during the entire ceremony.
  • Taking pictures and videotaping is allowed, but tripods and monopods are not permitted. Cameras must be battery operated and patrons must remain seated while taking photographs and videotaping.
  • No strollers, car seats, or baby carriers of any kind will be allowed in the seating area.
  • Balloons are not permitted in the seating area.
  • Food and drink is not permitted in the seating area.