Ceremony Information

Faculty, Staff & Administration

The registration below is intended for faculty, staff, and administrators who wish to participate in Commencement. There are two roles in which you can participate; either as a member of the platform party or as a ceremony marshal. 

Registration link available on February 27, deadline April 17!

PLATFORM PARTY Information

Faculty and administration play a vital role in our Commencement ceremonies. If you are interested in participating in Commencement, as a member of the platform party, who processes into the arena and is seated on the stage.

If you are hooding a doctoral candidate you do not register; during the graduate's registration process they select you and you will receive an invitation confirmation email.

The deadline to is March 20.

Marshal Information

Marshals are what make Commencement successful and an enjoyable and memorable experience for our students. Faculty, staff and administration may volunteer to serve as a ceremony marshal, who assist our graduates on the arena floor. As a part of the registration process you will provide your height, and will wear marshal regalia, provided by the Commencement office.