Helpful Graduation Tips

The graduates' guide to a successful graduation day

Parking

• Try to arrive at an least hour early for graduation• Be familiar with designated parking areas • Check UM commencement website for parking info in

advance www.commencement.olemiss.edu

• Carpooling is highly recommended • Shuttles are available for guests with special needs • Call 662-915-7235 for assistance.

Convocation Details

Accountancy — Lamar (Old Law School)Applied Sciences — Farley HallBachelor of General Studies (BGS) — Natural Products Center/Thad Cochran Research CenterBusiness — Union PlazaDoctoral Candidates — Faser HallEducation — Natural Products Center/Thad Cochran Research CenterEngineering — Lamar (Old Law School)Journalism — Farley HallLaw — E. F. Yerby CenterLiberal Arts — Ventress HallPharmacy — E. F. Yerby Center

The processional starts promptly at 9:00. Report to your Academic School’s designated location by 8:30 a.m.

Check UM commencement website for the school map www.olemiss.edu/commencement

Attire Advice• Wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to maneuver

in• Secure your cap with pins• Wear attire with pockets (to carry keys, phone & camera)• Leave wallet or purse inside of the car or with your guest • Check the weather so you can dress and prepare

accordingly• Wear something sleek (so your clothes will wear

comfortably under the robe)

Restroom AccessBe sure to visit the restroom BEFORE coming to the Manning Center if at all possible and tell your guests to do the same. The lines can become long outside the facilities.

Buildings open for Restrooms:Lyceum Coulter HallFaser Hall Brevard HallCarrier Hall Hume HallStudent Union Farley HallShoemaker Hall Track Concession: Building (near Manning Center)

Tassel

• Undergrad students’ tassels should correspond to the students’ area of study

• Undergrad tassels are worn on the right initially. Change them to the left after walking across the stage to receive your diploma cover (or you will be prompted when to change your tassel)

• Graduate students wear their tassels to the left throughout

• See commencement website for the list of tassel colors www.olemiss.edu/commencement

Things To Remember

• Make sure you have your name card/reader card with youWrite your e-mail address on the BACK of your name/reader card so the photographer can send your proofs electronically. Reader cards are distributed at ceremony venues/facilities

• Carry your name/reader card with you when it’s your turn to walk across the stage. It’s the only way anyone will know who you are. Graduate’s names are NOT read from a list.

• Don’t forget to return your gownThere will be a covered truck for depositing your caps and gowns as you exit the ceremony facility

Congratulations We wish the best in all of your future endeavors

For more information, visit olemiss.edu/commencement