All Together One
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Arts and Letters Business Education Health and Behavioral Studies Integrated Science and Engineering Science and Mathematics Visual and Performing Arts Graduate SchoolThe winter commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Convocation Center
Inclement Weather Policy: If winter weather causes unsafe conditions, a decision would be made by 6 a.m. and will be posted on the JMU website www.jmu.edu and announced on the radio at AM 1610. The options for this policy will be either a delay of 2 hours to have the ceremony begin at noon, or to be cancelled.
Spring Ceremonies
Commencement Day is a momentous event in the lives of graduates, their families and friends. James Madison University's philosophy of inclusiveness - known as "all together one" - extends throughout the student's years at college and beyond. Consistent with that philosophy, the university does not restrict the number of family members and guests that a student may bring to graduation, and tickets are not required.
The college ceremonies will only adhere to the “inclement weather” schedule if weather conditions appear life threatening (lightning, tornado warnings, etc.). If this is the case, a decision will be made by 8 a.m. and will be posted on the JMU website www.jmu.edu and announced on the radio at AM 1610. JMU’s public safety department makes that decision.
Restrooms: All commencement ceremony locations are handicap accessible. There will be wheelchair seating which allows for one attending person in addition to the wheelchair.
First Aid: Crews will be stationed at all commencement ceremonies.
Weather: In case of inclement weather, the university's inclement weather plan will be put into place.
Food and Water: Water will be available for purchase at the commencement ceremony location. Snack items will also be available. Alcohol is not allowed.
Events
- Dec 14: Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement
- May 9: Graduate Commencement
- May 9: University Ceremony
- May 10: College of Arts and Letters Ceremony
- May 10: College of Education and University Studies Commencement Ceremonies
- May 10: College of Health and Behavioral Studies Commencement Ceremony
- May 10: College of Integrated Science and Engineering Commencement Ceremony
- May 10: College of Visual and Performing Arts Commencement Ceremony
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