Commencement Participation
Two commencement ceremonies will be held in McKenzie Arena this December. Graduate and undergraduate candidates will participate together in their academic college’s ceremony.
Ceremony Schedule
Friday, December 11 | 2:30 p.m.
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Engineering & Computer Science
Saturday, December 12 | 9:00 a.m.
- College of Health, Education & Professional Studies
- College of Nursing
- Rollins College of Business
Volunteer as a Commencement Marshal
We need about 15 faculty and staff marshals for each ceremony.
Marshal duties include:
- Helping students find their seats in the arena before the ceremony begins
- Directing students from their seats to the stage and back during the ceremony
Time commitment:
- Training: Attend the Marshals Luncheon on Thursday, December 10, at 12:00 p.m.
- Ceremony day: Arrive 1.5 hours before the ceremony starts (1:00 p.m. on Friday, 7:30 a.m. on Saturday).
Use the sign-up form to choose which ceremony or ceremonies you can work.
Hooding graduate candidates?
Please don’t complete the marshal form. Hooders have different responsibilities than marshals.
Call for Participation in the Faculty Processional
Students will not process in, but the faculty will. Last year we had a wonderfully large turnout for our faculty processional, and we'd love to see that again! If you’re interested in participating in the faculty processional during the ceremony, please plan to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Enter the lower level of the McKenzie arena via the loading ramp and gather in the Dance Studio.
Important Reminders
- Regalia: All faculty attending commencement must wear regalia.
- Security: Everyone entering McKenzie Arena will go through security screening.
Questions?
For questions about marshals, regalia, or faculty attendance, contact Natalie Haber at [email protected].