Invite your family and friends to join you for the commencement ceremony. Family and guests should plan their arrival time so they may be seated by 1:15 p.m. The graduate processional begins at 1:30 p.m. and marks the beginning of the Commencement ceremony. Small children should be seated and quiet. We know this is a special, exciting occasion. Pictures may be taken. Those taking pictures should stand left of the stage as graduates are coming off so the aisles won’t be blocked. Tickets are distributed to students before the ceremony. Check with your graduate for available tickets