Commencement is only 30 days away! The following email contains important information for guests attending Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
Plan your Trip:Driving directions and a detailed parking map areavailable on the commencement websiteto assist with planning your trip to Neville Arena.
Arrival Time: Doors to Neville Arena open 90 minutes before the start of each ceremony.
Ticket Access: Download all tickets before arriving at Neville Arena to ensure a smooth entry.
Guest Entry:Upon arrival, guests must scan their tickets and enter through the main entrance. Guests with accessibility needs may enter through the Arena Scholarship Entrance.
Security Screening: All guests must pass through metal detectors. A clear bag policy is strictly enforced; see details below.
Programs & Buttons:Printed programs and commemorative buttons are available at the main entrances at no charge.
Ceremony Highlights: Each ceremony includes the commencement address, conferral of degrees, recognition of academic honors, and the student procession.
Ceremony Duration: Each ceremony is expected to last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Post-Ceremony Meet-Up: Following the ceremony, guests will exit Neville Arena and reunite with graduates at the Meet-Up Tent located in the parking lot.
Bags that exceed 4.5" x 6.5" or clear bags that exceed 12" x 6" x 12" are not permitted.
Exceptions to theclear bag policyinclude medical bags (containing only essential items) and diaper bags (must be accompanied by an infant).
Other items not allowed inside Neville Arenainclude camera bags, cameras with lenses over 4", open food and beverages (sealed water bottles are permitted), posters, fat heads, shakers, and pocketknives. A full list of prohibited items is available on the commencement website.
Strollers are permitted but must not block seating or walkways, and cannot be parked in ADA seating areas.
Guests may check prohibited items for a $5 fee or return them to their vehicles.
Graduates who requested and received waitlist tickets must claim them by Monday, Nov. 24.
Graduates who have reserved commencement tickets can begin downloading and sharing them on Monday, Dec. 1. Only graduates are authorized to access and distribute tickets.
Graduates and guests who register with GradImages prior to Fall Commencement receive a 20% discount on all orders.
