Ceremony Information
Faculty, Staff & Administration
The registration below is intended for faculty, staff, and administrators who wish to participate in Commencement. There are two roles in which you can participate; either as a member of the platform party or as a ceremony marshal.
PLATFORM PARTY Information
Faculty and administration play a vital role in our Commencement ceremonies. If you are interested in participating in Summer 2025 Commencement, as a member of the platform party, who processes into the arena and is seated on the stage, you may register here beginning the week of June 16. If you are hooding a doctoral candidate you do not RSVP; during the graduate's registration process they select you and you will receive an invitation confirmation email.
The deadline to is June 27.
Marshal Information
Marshals are what make Commencement successful and an enjoyable and memorable experience for our students. Faculty, staff and administration may volunteer to serve as a ceremony marshal, who assist our graduates on the arena floor. If you are interested in participating in Summer 2025 Commencement, you may register here beginning the week of June 16. As a part of the registration process you will provide your height, and will wear marshal regalia, provided by the Commencement office.