This information is available in lieu of Commencement rehearsal.
Commencement will occur on May 7, 2021 at three different times based on academic
division (see below) and will last approximately one hour.
Allied Health, Nursing & Science Division - 5 p.m.
Health Care Administration, Health Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Medical
Assisting, Nursing and Physical Therapist Assistant, Mortuary Science pathway
Liberal Arts & Business Division - 6:30 p.m.
Accounting, Communication, Digital Media Technology, Management, Marketing, Music
and Office Administration, Associate of Arts pathways (American Sign Language, Creative
Writing, Economics, Education, English, History, Psychology, Social Work), Associate
of Science pathways (Biology, Business, Health Information, Management, Mechanical
Engineering Technology)
Technology & Skilled Trades Division - 8 p.m.
Computer Systems, Construction Technology, Electricity, HVACR, Manufacturing Engineering,
Power Technology, Robotics - Integrated Manufacturing and Welding
General Instructions
Candidates are to arrive and enter through the General Technologies Building (Building
B) 45 minutes prior to their time slot, where they will check-in, then be guided to
their line-up location. Families will be escorted to the Student Activities Center
(SAC) to find their seating area. The SAC doors will be opened for guests at a half
hour before the 5:00 p.m. ceremony and a quarter hour before the 6:30 p.m. and 8:00
p.m. ceremonies.
Candidates will follow the direction of the graduation marshals who will guide you
to the Student Activities Center. Candidates will have a calling card which lists
their name, major, and honors. Graduation marshals will direct you when to approach
the stage. You will hand your calling card to the speaker. The name of each candidate
will be announced and each candidate will proceed to the middle of the stage for a
picture with the President and/or Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Along the way,
they will be handed a diploma/certificate cover. Candidates should pause for a moment
for the photographer to capture your picture and then follow the guides to your seat
and be seated.
After all students have processed across the stage and have been seated, the ceremony
will be continued. Finally, candidates will be asked to stand for the conferring of
degrees. Candidates will change their tassels from right to left.
