You've had your name called as you walked across the stage. Now, it's time to hear President Bollinger confer your degree.

The University Commencement ceremony of the 259th Academic Year is Wednesday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m. on the Morningside campus.

Graduating students should arrive at their designated locations (map) on upper campus by 9:00 a.m. to line up for the procession. (Yes, it IS …

What to Bring

1. Cap & Gown. (Pick it up today if you have not already.)

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Commencement Day and lasting until the end of the ceremony, navigation across campus will be difficult. Therefore, we strongly urge all graduating students to pick up their caps and gowns …

What to Leave at Home

For security reasons and to save time, we ask that everyone refrain from bringing bags to campus on Commencement Day. Any bags or packages brought to the ceremony will be subject to search and must be kept in the owner’s possession at all times.

Family and Friends

Guests may enter campus starting at 8:30 a.m. and must present their tickets for scanning or collection in order to enter campus. Please make sure to distribute tickets to guests tonight if you have not done so already.

Guests with general admission tickets should enter at …

Live Webcasts for Commencement

If you have friends and family members who are unable to attend or who don’t have tickets to the Commencement ceremony, encourage them to watch live online.

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