Ceremony Information

Faculty, Staff & Volunteers

Faculty Information

Faculty play a vital role in our Commencement ceremonies, participating either as a member of the platform party or as a ceremony marshal. If you are interested in participating in Fall 2024 Commencement, please RSVP. If you are hooding a doctoral candidate you do not RSVP; the graduate registers you and you will receive an invitation confirmation email.

If you need to rent academic regalia please place your order with Herff Jones by November, 1.

Marshal Information

Marshals are what keep Commencement successful and an enjoyable and memorable experience for our students. Staff, faculty and administration may volunteer to serve as a ceremony marshal, who assist our graduates on the arena floor.  If you are interested in participating in Fall 2024 Commencement, please RSVP. As a part of the registration process you will provide your height, and will wear marshal regalia, provided by the Commencement office.