The Office of Cultural and Special Programs is communicating the following information to seniors, President's List, and Dean's List honorees planning to process at Spring Convocation at 3:30 p.m. today.
As the university community prepares for Spring Convocation, congratulations on your achievements!
As a participant in Spring Convocation, you will march in academic regalia and have a reserved seat. Seniors (Class of 2016) will wear a maroon bachelor’s robe. President’s List and Dean’s List honorees from 2015 will wear a black bachelor’s robe to march. If you need a maroon or black bachelor’s robe, visit the Barnes & Noble campus shop on Thursday before 2:30 p.m.
This afternoon, the 2:20 p.m. classes will dismiss at 3 p.m. All students should arrive at Koury Athletic Center by 3:15 p.m. wearing their academic robe. The student lines will form outside Alumni Gym under the columns along the building.
Per the diagram below:
· Last names A-L line up under the columns facing Williamson Avenue
· Last names M-Z will line up under the Columns facing Young Commons and Belk Library
University staff will organize the line.
Important Reminders:
· Please be on time and no later than 3:15 p.m.
· Travel light, keep any valuables with you including backpacks.
· Wear light clothing under academic robes to be most comfortable in the gym.
· The ceremony will conclude at approximately 5 p.m. with the student recessional.
· You will exit/recess in the same manner as the start. University staff will direct students out of the gym.