Commencement Day Instructions
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Assembly
for Graduates and Candidates
Graduates and candidates, dressed
in academic attire, enter Crisler Arena through the tunnel entrance
beginning at 1:15 p.m. Faculty marshals direct
graduates and candidates to the appropriate seating areas. Graduates
and candidates should be in their seats by 1:50 p.m.
Bachelor's and Master's
Degree Graduates and Candidates
Bachelor's and master's
degree graduates and candidates are seated with the school or
college from which they are receiving their degrees. All bachelor's
and master's degree graduates and candidates walk on stage to
shake hands with their dean during the ceremony.
Doctoral Degree Recipients
Doctoral degree recipients
are seated together in alphabetical order by degree received. Each individual
picks up their name card from faculty marshals located in the
doctoral degree recipient seating area. A number on the card corresponds
with an assigned seat, and marshals assist with seating.
During the ceremony, doctoral degree recipients return their card
to a marshal on stage so their name may be read aloud as they
are recognized.
Each doctoral degree
recipient carries their hood as they walk toward the stage. They
are hooded by their dissertation chair or a marshal, then cross the stage to receive their diplomas and
individual recognition by the president of the University and
the dean of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.
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Families and Guests
Crisler Arena doors
open at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 16. Families and guests
enter Crisler Arena through the concourse level doors and are
asked to be seated by 1:50 p.m.
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Parking
Parking is available
at the following locations: Crisler Arena, the lot at the corner
of Hoover and Greene Streets, the lot between Keech and Hoover
Streets, and the Pioneer High School lot on the southwest corner of Stadium
Boulevard and Main Street. To avoid receiving a parking violation,
please observe all posted parking notices and regulations.
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Security
Guidelines
Graduates and guests are encouraged to bring ONLY necessary items to Crisler Arena. All items carried to Crisler Arena are subject to search. Changes in national and regional security levels may affect security procedures at Crisler Arena including the prohibition of all bags or items in the arena. Exceptions for medical reasons will be addressed individually at the gates. Please see the following list of permitted items. We appreciate your cooperation with these security measures.
Permitted Items:
- Binoculars - but leave your case at home
- Pagers and cell phones
- Clear, sealed plastic water bottles
- Small cameras and hand-held video cameras
- Diaper bags (with a baby)
- Purses, fanny packs, bags, etc. up to 5" W x 8" L x 5" H
Prohibited Items:
- Purses, fanny packs, and bags larger than 5" W x 8" L x 5" H
- Containers of any kind
- Aerosol and spray cans
- Umbrellas and seat backs
- Flags and flag poles
- Signs, banners, balloons, balls, and inflatable items
- Alcoholic beverages
- Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks
- Food of any kind
- Camera tripods
- Strollers
- Weapons
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Information
for Persons with Disabilities
The University of Michigan
wants to ensure that all graduates, candidates, and guests participate
fully in this program. Staff will be available to direct
and assist people with disabilities into Crisler Arena. Accessible
restrooms are located near the concourse level entrances.
A sign language interpreter will be present for persons with hearing
impairments.
Graduates or guests
with disabilities who have questions about parking, access, or
special needs that are not addressed in this guide may call (734)
647-6037.
Wheelchair Rental
If your guest will need to use a wheelchair on the day of commencement, you can rent one at the following locations:
Prescription Shop
423 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 662-3143
Wright and Filippis
3330 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 975-6800
We recommend calling as early as possible to make your reservation.
Graduates and Candidates
Graduates and candidates
with disabilities who plan to participate in the Winter Commencement
Exercises and need reserved parking and/or require assistance
in accessing Crisler Arena should call (734) 647-6037 to make
arrangements.
A reserved parking area
for graduates and candidates with disabilities will be available
near the tunnel entrance on the north side of Crisler Arena, which
can be reached by entering the main parking lot. Faculty marshals
assist graduates with disabilities in locating their seating
areas.
All graduates and candidates
process on stage, via ramps, for recognition during the ceremony.
Families and Guests
Families and guests who use wheelchairs or have disabilities, including
mobility impairments due to health conditions or frailty, may park
in a reserved area near Crisler Arena. Please call (734) 647-6037
to make a reservation, which is required for this parking area.
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Graduate Seating
Graduates from each school and college are seated together during
Winter Commencement.
>>View the Crisler
Arena graduate seating diagram.
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