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º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Ceremony Information

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE Diploma Ceremony Information

Location

The GSE Diploma Ceremony will be held in Canfield Court, located between the .

Parking

Arrive early to get the best parking and ensure that you are not late to line-up. The closest parking lot will be the . If parking is difficult on Sunday, you may find parking in the Tresidder parking lot as well. For information on any available Marguerite Shuttle routes for that Sunday, click .

Seating

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇøâ€™s main Commencement ceremony will be a ticketed event. Please see the announcement .

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE ceremony will have open seating and tickets are not required. We recommend that you arrive early for the best seats. Seats will be set up at 11:30am, should families choose to arrive early and reserve seating. Please note that personal items should not be left on the seats as no security will be available. Academic Affairs reserves seats in advance only for guests in wheelchairs or who need special access at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE ceremony.

Accommodations

If any guests need special accommodations at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE ceremony, please contact the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE Academic Affairs ahead of time to make the necessary arrangements (alternatively, graduates can notify the office in their RSVP survey). In addition, please visit the . Students should directly for Commencement Weekend accommodations. 

Some Tips to Make the Ceremony More Enjoyable…

  • Dress for the heat; light clothing is advisable.
  • Hats, visors, and sunblock are recommended.
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes are recommended for walking across campus.
  • We recommend that guests eat a hearty breakfast and pack a snack. Light refreshments will be available for purchase at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Stadium. An hors d'oeuvres reception will follow the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE ceremony at 2:00pm.
  • Water will be available at both ceremony locations. You may wish to bring your own water as well.
  • We regret that umbrellas will not be permitted at either ceremony, as they would block the view of other guests.

 Smoking Guidelines: Smoking is prohibited in outdoor locations where arranged seating (fixed or temporary) is provided for programs or events. Outdoor locations include, but are not limited to, the Main Quadrangle, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Stadium, amphitheaters, and courtyards.