Event Preparation

Ceremony Details

  • Date: May 7, 2027
  • Ceremony Begins: 4:00 PM
  • Graduate Arrival Time: 3:00 PM
  • Graduate Entrance: Gate 4
  • Guest Entrance: Gates 2 & 3 (open at 3:00 PM)
  • Location: Sanford Center

Graduate Check-In

  • Arrive by 3:00 PM.
  • Enter through Gate 4.
  • Stop at the name card table.

What to Bring

  • Bring only items you can carry during the ceremony.
  • No personal belongings may be left in the staging area.

Commencement Name Card

  • Verify email and phone number.
  • Write pronunciation guidance if needed.
  • Carry the card during the processional.
  • Give the card to the announcer before crossing the stage.

Graduation Photos

  • Photo information will be sent after the ceremony.
  • Ensure your contact information is correct.

After the Ceremony

  • Graduates and guests may not re-enter the Sanford Center once they leave.