CeremonyTimeline


The commencement ceremonies will take place at
Northrop Memorial Auditorium

Monday, May 19, 2008

Graduate Ceremony

Graduates line-up on Northrop Mall

8:00 am
Doors open for general seating (family & guests)

8:20 am
Graduate and Faculty Procession begins

8:45 am
Ceremony begins

9:00 am

Recessional (conclusion of ceremony)*

11:00 am

Carlson School Reception*
(in the Carlson School atrium)

11:00 am -
1:00 pm


Undergraduate Ceremony

Graduates line-up on Northrop Mall

12:00 pm
Doors open for general seating (family & guests)

12:00 pm
Graduate and Faculty Procession begins

12:45 pm
Ceremony begins

1:00 pm

Recessional (conclusion of ceremony)*

3:00 pm

Carlson School Reception*
(in the Carlson School atrium)

3:00 pm -
4:30 pm



* Recessional times for both ceremonies are anticipated as listed. Actual length of ceremony is dependent upon ceremony programs (currently under development). Ceremonies will not exceed the times listed above.



Additionalinformation

  • No tickets are necessary. Graduates may invite any number of guests to the ceremony and reception.

  • Auditorium seating is on a first-come basis. Doors to the auditorium will open at 8:20 am. Please keep in mind, standing in aisles and doorways cannot be allowed according to safety regulations.

  • Access accomodations and reservations can be made in advance.

  • Restroom facilities will be accessible in Walter Library (located soutwest of Northrop on the Mall) and in Northrop Auditorim throughout the morning.

  • Please do not bring valuables to commencement. No storage space is available.

  • Commencement programs will be distributed upon entering the auditorium. Please take them with you or dispose of them when leaving.