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Guest Ceremony Information

If you or your guests need ADA accommodations, please submit form.

 
COMMENCEMENT DAY
  • Parking
    • There is general free parking.
    • Family members attending with ADA accommodations may be dropped off at the main entrance of the Giant Center. For more information, please visit the Giant Center.
       
  • Guest Check-In
    • The main entrance doors will be open at 4:30 p.m.
    • Guests will be seated in the general seating area to the left after you enter the main entrance.
    • Please do not bring balloons, flower arrangements, big gifts, etc., for your graduating student.
    • Please review Giant Center policies before arrival.
       
  • Security
    • All attendees will pass through metal detection/wanding prior to entering the Giant Center. Before arrival, please review Giant Center’s bag policy.
    • What is allowed and NOT allowed at the Giant Center during the ceremony:
      • ALLOWED
        • Hand held cameras
        • 2.5” x 8” x 1” bag or smaller
        • A medical equipment bag and/or parenting need bags smaller than 14” x 14” x 6”
      • NOT ALLOWED
        • No bags larger than 5” x 8” x 1”, unless a diaper bag.
        • No signs.
        • No balloons or big gifts. Please keep these items in your vehicle.
        • No food or beverages
      • All exceptions must go through metal detection screening at entry and are subject to a physical search
         
  • Commencement Program and Other Mementos
    • Guests will receive a Commencement program upon entrance to the Giant Center.
    • Flowers and Commencement mementos will be for sale in the concourse area.
    • There will be food concession stands. Water will be available for sale.
    • The Giant Center is a cashless venue. All major credit cards are accepted.
       
  • After the Ceremony
    • Guests will be directed out by the ceremony volunteers.