Caps & Gowns

More information on ordering caps and gowns from the Bookstore will be posted when available.

Photographs & Videotapes

The College contracts with professional photographers to be set up near the Commencement stage to take photographs and video of each graduate as he or she receives the degree and is congratulated by President Coley. Family and friends may take their own photographs along the processional route from Baker Memorial Chapel and from areas near the stage, but are asked to not block the aisles nor the view of seated guests.

A color proof and details for ordering prints will be mailed to the student’s home address. Placement of order and costs are the responsibility of the graduate. To order a Commencement Video DVD please complete this order form.

Considerations for Guests

Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, to the Gill Center. Tickets are required. The ceremony lasts about 2 1/4 hours. As a courtesy to the graduates and their families, you are expected to stay seated for the entire ceremony. A "quiet room" located in the Gill Center’s Student Lounge is open to guests with young children.

If seating is required for family or friends with special needs, please contact Kevin Selby in advance to arrange reserved seating. The ceremony will be sign interpreted—we ask persons who are Deaf / hard of hearing to request seating in front of the interpreter in advance if they wish to be seated there.

To allow all to hear and enjoy the Commencement ceremony, we encourage you to applaud (and cheer) for individual graduates, but request that you hold off celebrating until after the final recession. Drinking and raucous behavior during the ceremony will not be permitted.

Nearby Accommodations

There are plenty of accommodations and local restaurants for you to enjoy during your stay.