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Information for the Day of Your Ceremony

Ceremony Instructions

  • NO REHEARSAL WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR THE CEREMONY.
  • To ensure a place in the graduate procession, degree candidates must arrive one hour before the ceremony begins. Ushers will provide directions to the student gathering area.
  • Degree candidates will be arranged by school, degree and major along the Ferrell Center concourse before processing into the arena for seating on the arena floor.
  • All degree candidates will walk through metal detectors at Ferrell Center. Please have your gown off and draped over your arm. The clear bag policy will be in effect.

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