Thank you for signing up to receive messages from the Commencement Office. The following email contains important safety information and details about Auburn’s spring ceremonies. |
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Doors to Neville Arena open 90 minutes before each ceremony.
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Graduates must arrive at least one hour prior to the start of their ceremony and enter Neville Arena through the Student Entrance.
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Guests enter through the Main Entrance.
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Those guests needing accessible entry may use the Scholarship Entrance.
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Each ceremony is expected to last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Graduates must remain seated for the duration of the ceremony, including the recessional.
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Following the ceremony, graduates will exit Neville Arena to meet their guests at the Meet-Up Tent in the Neville Arena Parking Lot.
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A livestream of each ceremony will be available on the commencement website.
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Graduates can download tickets beginning Monday, April 20.
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Graduates and guests are encouraged to print their tickets for quicker entry.
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A standby line is available for guests without tickets. Entry via the standby line is subject to availability and opens approximately 15 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
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Guests without tickets can view the ceremony livestream in the Village Dining Hall.
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Graduates selling tickets will be referred for disciplinary action.
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Ticketing FAQs are available on the commencement website.
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Accessibility Information |
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Guests without a parking placard can be dropped off at the Scholarship Entrance.
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The Neville Arena Parking Lot is reserved for ADA parking only (state-issued hangtags or license plates must be visible).
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Accessibility seating is located on the concourse level and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Due to limited ADA seating, only one person can accompany a guest seated in the accessibility section.
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Guests using wheelchairs, walkers, carts, or other specialized equipment must bring these items with them. Auburn University does not provide these resources.
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Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items |
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The clear bag policy is strictly enforced.
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Only bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" or clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed. Medical bags (essential items only) and diaper bags (accompanied by an infant) are exceptions and will be searched.
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Other items not allowed inside Neville Arena include camera bags, cameras with lenses over 4", open food and beverages (sealed water bottles are permitted), posters, fatheads, shakers, balloons, and pocketknives.
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A full list of prohibited items is available on the commencement website.
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Guests who do not adhere to the clear bag policy must return items to their vehicles or may check them for $5.
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All graduates have official photos taken as they cross the stage and receive their copy of the Auburn Creed.
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Photos are taken by GradImages and are available for purchase.
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Graduates and guests can register with GradImages prior to the ceremonies to receive a 20% discount on orders.
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Photos are available within one week following commencement.
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This email was sent by: Auburn University Commencement Office
118 Foy Hall, Auburn University, Auburn AL 36849 |
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