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Commencement
 

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.

 May 2012 Graduate Ceremony

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Commencement for graduate students begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 in the Convocation Center. Students graduate as a group and are recognized and hooded individually as well.

Graduates must be in the procession line no later than 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Please arrive early; the Convocation Center will fill quickly.

May 2012 Undergraduate  Ceremonies

Due to the completion of the renovations to Bridgeforth Stadium, we are pleased to announce that a main ceremony will once again return on Saturday, May 5, at 9:00 a.m.  This ceremony will include all graduates, their friends and families, a guest speaker, and our faculty, staff and Board of Visitors.  Undergraduate students should arrive at the stadium by 8:30 a.m. to prepare for the processional into the stadium.  Tickets are not required for this event.

Following the completion of the main ceremony in the stadium, individual college ceremonies will take place in various locations across campus.  These college ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at various locations around campus.

Undergraduates must be at their respective ceremony sites no later than 10:45 a.m. on Saturday.

Please arrive early; Ceremony sites will fill quickly.

Amenities

Restrooms: All commencement ceremony locations are handicap accessible.

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. Umbrellas are not permitted at any ceremony location.

Also be reminded that the direct sun, even during the morning hours, can be very warm and bright. Bring hats or visors, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Food and Water: Water will be available for purchase near all commencement ceremony locations beginning at 7:30 a.m. and during the ceremonies. Snack items will also be available. You may wish to bring a bottle of water and a small snack. Alcohol is not allowed.

 

Due to space constraints and security reasons, coolers, backpacks and baskets are not allowed at any commencement ceremony location. All carry-in items are subject to check by security personnel.