Instructions for students taking part in Spring Convocation's line of march

The Office of Cultural and Special Programs is communicating the following information to seniors, President's List, and Dean's List honorees planning to process at Spring Convocation at 3:30 p.m. today.

As the university community prepares for Spring Convocation, congratulations on your achievements! 

As a participant in Spring Convocation, you will march in academic regalia and have a reserved seat. Seniors (Class of 2016) will wear a maroon bachelor’s robe. Presidents List and Deans List honorees from 2015 will wear a black bachelors robe to march. If you need a maroon or black bachelors robe, visit the Barnes & Noble campus shop on Thursday before 2:30 p.m.

This afternoon, the 2:20 p.m. classes will dismiss at 3 p.m. All students should arrive at Koury Athletic Center by 3:15 p.m. wearing their academic robe. The student lines will form outside Alumni Gym under the columns along the building.

Per the diagram below:

 ·        Last names A-L line up under the columns facing Williamson Avenue
·         Last names M-Z will line up under the Columns facing Young Commons and Belk Library

University staff will organize the line. 

Important Reminders:

·         Please be on time and no later than 3:15 p.m.
·         Travel light, keep any valuables with you including backpacks.
·         Wear light clothing under academic robes to be most comfortable in the gym.
·         The ceremony will conclude at approximately 5 p.m. with the student recessional. 
·       You will exit/recess in the same manner as the start. University staff will direct students out of the gym.