Etiquette & Decorum

Commencement is an important milestone for each graduate and a special experience for their guests. We ask that all graduates and guests maintain decorum to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance.

We ask everyone to observe the following:

• Out of respect for all graduates and guests, please remain seated during the ceremony. Leaving the ceremony early is disruptive to graduates and their guests.  
• The graduation ceremonies last approximately two hours.  Please plan to stay for the entire ceremony.  
• Cell phones should be placed on “vibrate” or silent mode during the ceremony. 
  Flowers, balloons, fog horns, and other items that might disrupt the ceremony (or others’ ability to view or hear the ceremony) are prohibited.  
• Listen to the instructions from the marshals and the commencement team.  This helps keep the ceremony running on time. 

Thank you for your help in making Commencement 2025 a wonderful experience for all.