Lamoni Commencement Instructions

Candidates for graduation will assemble in The Shaw Center Auditorium at 9:00 AM, Sunday, May 18. All candidates for graduation must check-in with the Registrar staff in the lobby of The Shaw Center to receive the card that is presented to Tom Powell, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, when crossing the stage. Check-in must be completed by 9:25 am. The Student Marshals will begin giving instructions promptly at 9:30 am in The Shaw Center Auditorium, PLEASE BE PROMPT. At 9:45 am, the Student Marshals will lead you to the Closson Center for final lineup behind the bleachers. Men should watch Dean Powell for cues for removing and replacing mortarboards. All candidates will sit or rise with the Student Marshals. Seating for the candidates for graduation is reserved, and the number of seats in each row is carefully counted to ensure all candidates have a seat. Please follow the instructions of the Student Marshals to finish each row before starting a new row! Disregarding these instructions could cause a miscount and result in someone else losing a seat!

Proper attire will include mortarboards and gowns. No extra decorations will be allowed on your mortarboard or gown with the exception of the RN pin.

The chairpersons of the academic divisions will present candidates for graduation by majors. Please rise and be seated as directed. It is not necessary that you sit with others in your major. Following the presentation by majors, all candidates will be asked to rise for the conferring of degrees. You will then move as directed with your card, handing it to Dean Powell as you cross the stage area. You will receive your empty diploma cover and return to your seat. When exiting the stage, take care that the sleeve of your gown does not catch on the handrail, causing you to fall. A Student Marshal will be there to assist.

Following the ceremony, exit well past the Closson Center toward the Administration Building, to leave room for others behind you who are also trying to exit. You may pick up your diploma in the lobby of The Shaw Center. The registrar staff will be on hand for one hour following the ceremony. Any diplomas not picked up will be mailed to the graduates.

Guests in need of special seating should enter the Closson Center through the front or rear doors and ask an usher for assistance.

OVERFLOW SEATING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 218 ZIMMERMANN