Muir College Commencement 2010 - Where do I go on the day of Graduation?
Show up at RIMAC 1 hour before the start of the ceremony - that means being on campus at 4 p.m.!
- Bring your cap and gown with you (if you are not already wearing it), along with the Muir College graduation ticket, and proceed to the North Campus Recreational Field (also known as RIMAC Field). Go to the Spanos Track at the far north end of the field to line up by Major. Note: your family and friends need to proceed directly onto the RIMAC Field.
ONLY GRADUATES WITH TICKETS WILL BE ALLOWED AT SPANOS TRACK. - When you arrive, you will be reminded to completely and clearly fill in the requested information on the graduation ticket. Please be advised that inappropriate nicknames will be screened prior to your crossing of the stage. Those who write inappropriate nicknames or have illegible handwriting will be asked to rewrite the information on the card.
- PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, listen for and comply with instructions of the commencement staff that will be there to assist you.
- You will be escorted in line to the field where you will process into the seating area. Please stay in your designated line. DO NOT STOP FOR FAMILY PHOTOS AS THIS DELAYS THE PROCESSION.
- The Provost will proceed with the ceremony: speeches (by the Chancellor and others), recognition of students and faculty receiving awards, and then the reading of graduates' names and crossing the stage.
- The ceremony will conclude with the traditional turning of the tassel (from right to left) and then a recessional of the platform party.
It is recommended that graduating students arrive 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony. This will allow you time to find parking, your family and friends time to find seating, and for you to get into the graduate area. The ceremony will start promptly at 5 PM, with or without you. The more time you allow, the more enjoyable your day!
