Commencement Details
The
Commencement Ceremony will be held outside on the lawn of Giddings Hall. The
number of guests at Commencement is not limited, and those attending may sit
anywhere in the seating area other than the reserved designated sections.
(Please see Inclement Weather Plan.) Programs are available in the two tents
at the top of Giddings Circle.
Photos
Photographs of the graduates receiving their diplomas on Saturday, May 10, will be taken by Boden Photography Studio the moment President Crouch hands each student his/her diploma. Parents will be receiving a reservation packet from Ed Boden requiring prepayment postmarked by Thursday, May 08. For $25 (includes shipping) you will receive two 5x7’s and eight wallets mailed to your home address; additional prints may be purchased. Call Boden Photography Studio with questions at (502)863-2156.
Diplomas/Transcripts
Each graduating senior will receive a diploma and a complimentary official transcript as well as a letter from the Registrar.
Disabled Access and Services
Convenient access to the Commencement Exercises is provided for those who are able to walk only short distances, have difficulty climbing stairs, use a wheel chair or are in need of special assistance.
Parking for Disabled Commencement Guests
East Jackson Street, located behind John L. Hill Chapel (loc. no. - 7), will be our designated disabled parking area. If disabled parking is needed please notify the Academic Programs Office at (502)863-8146 or (502)863-8038. Campus Safety will be available to assist guests and make appropriate arrangements for the guests.
Street Closings
On Commencement Day, East College Street and Memorial Drive will be closed. Please access the campus via Jackson, Military, or Mulberry Street.
Questions/Assistance during the Exercises
If you have questions or need assistance at any time during the Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises, please seek one of our junior marshals, who can be identified by the purple sashes they will be wearing.
Restrooms
Public Restrooms are located on the main floor of the Asher Science Center (loc. no. - 35) and in the Cralle Student Center (loc. no. - 6) on the first and second floor. Baby changing facilities are available in the women’s restrooms in the Cralle Student Center.