What is the graduation
Date?
How long does the
ceremony last?
Am I in the morning or
afternoon ceremony?
Is graduation/ rehearsal
attendance mandatory?
May 10, 2014
When is rehearsal?
When can I pick up cap
and gown?
Friday, May 9, 2014 same time as your graduation
Graduation Celebration on March 18, 2014 10:30-5:00 in the D.P. Culp University Center ballroom or in the
Records Office, Room 101 Burgin E. Dossett Hall, beginning April 28, 2014.
When can I pick up my
diploma?
Burgin Dossett Hall-Graduation Office, Room 102B, beginning Jan. 9, 2014. Diplomas not picked up (outside
the 30 mile area) will be mailed beginning Feb. 6, 2015.
What time should I arrive?
Morning Ceremony-Students begin lining up in the mini dome on the east and west side hallways at 9 am for
the 10 am ceremony. Students should be in assigned places no later than 9:30 a.m.
Afternoon Ceremony- Students begin lining up in the mini dome on the east and west side hallways at 1 pm for
the 2 pm ceremony. Students should be in assigned places no later than 1:30 p.m.
What time should I tell my
guests to arrive?
What if I lose my name
card?
When and where do I get
my honors medallion?
Approximately 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do I have to stay through
the entire ceremony?
Can I bring my child in the
line-up?
Are provisions made for
guests with impaired
hearing or guest needing
wheelchair access?
Yes
Where do I park?
Guests should enter the parking area by the traffic signal on State of Franklin. All marked university parking is
available for guest parking except John Bell Drive (immediately west of Memorial Center).
Approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours for each ceremony (10am and 2pm ceremony times)
10 a.m. ceremony Times will be announced mid-February
2 p.m. ceremony- Times will be announced mid-February
No. Attendance is not mandatory. Students planning to attend graduation should make every effort to attend
rehearsal.
Information tables will be set up on the east side for replacement name cards, safety pins, tassels, etc.
When you pick up your cap and gown. They will not be given out at lineup.
*Graduate students do not receive honor medallions
*Honors are based on current GPA and does not include the current semester’s final grades. Grades from your final semester
will be used to determine your honors designation. It will appear on your final transcript and diploma.
No, children are not permitted to accompany the graduation candidates in the line-up area, onto the arena floor,
or across the stage.
An area in Section C is reserved for those requiring a sign language interpreter and general seating area meets
all requirements for handicap access and is wheelchair accessible by ramp.
**Limited seating is provided on the West Side arena floor for those unable to use the stairs or ramps. This view can be restricted
by ceremony participants. Only ONE person may accompany the person in this area. Admittance to this area is by ticket only
(tickets will be issued after graduation rehearsal). Guests using this area may unload under the west side but must park
elsewhere. Guests in this area should arrive approximately 20 minutes prior to the ceremony. You will not be allowed to enter
the area while candidates are marching or being seated. Once seated in this area you must remain in the designated area. Please
do not stand near the ribbon for photographs
* John Bell Drive will be closed for the entire morning and afternoon.
* Handicapped parking, 24-hour reserved, and fire lane restrictions must be
strictly observed.
Are emergency services
available?
Can I take pictures during
the ceremony?
Can I present my graduate
with flowers or other
personal gifts during the
ceremony?
Yes. EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) are available as needed
Yes, you may take pictures from your seat.
Not during the ceremony. You will have an opportunity to see the graduate after the graduation ceremony.