Commencement Day Information

• All commencement ceremonies are scheduled at Memorial Stadium.
• Guests should report to Memorial Stadium. Graduates will report to Wisdom Gym for assembly. No guests will be allowed into Wisdom Gym.
• Please note: the stadium commencement clear bag policy will be enforced.
• Memorial Stadium will be open 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the ceremony.

Location and Parking

Please note: some streets will be barricaded to create safe pedestrian passage or enhance traffic flow.

Parking Accommodations

Handicapped parking will be available on the West side of Memorial Stadium. Appropriate permits are required. 

Prohibited Items

The following are prohibited inside Memorial Stadium during Commencement Ceremonies: umbrellas, canopies, strollers, laser pointers/laser pens, prohibited weapons, glass containers or cans of any kind, large purses or backpacks, wrapped gifts, noise makers, fireworks, outside food and beverage, use of tobacco products of any kind (including electronic & vapor cigarettes), large signs, signs with glitter, flags, sticks (including selfie sticks), poles & large banners, animals other than service animals, beach balls, helium balloons, the use of skate shoes, and any item or action deemed to threaten public safety.

Where To Enter/Seating

There is extensive road construction in and around Memorial Stadium. Allow plenty of time to park, navigate entry, and find seating.

Both sides of Memorial Stadium will be open for entry and will be utilized for guest seating. When one side meets capacity, guests will be directed to the other side.

Please note: The East side (visitor) is shaded in the morning and the West side (home) is shaded in the afternoon.

President Hurley has declared all commencement ceremonies a “casual celebration”. We recommend comfortable clothing, appropriate for forecasted temperatures.

No outside food or beverages will be allowed. No concessions will be available. Guests will be provided bottled water upon entry.

Where to Meet Family Afterwards

Following the ceremony, graduates will be led from Memorial Stadium and will be dismissed onto Rudder Way (North side of Wisdom Gym). There are many picturesque spots along Rudder Way and throughout the campus for celebration photos.

Designate a place to meet your graduate after the ceremony outside of Memorial Stadium.

Ceremony Length/Duration

We anticipate ceremonies lasting 90 to 120 minutes long. Please plan accordingly.