Grad Packs & Name Cards
Grad Packs and Name Cards
Grad Packs will be distributed to graduates approximately one week prior to the ceremony. This pack will include the following:
- Name Card
- Ceremony Instructions
- Degree and Diploma information
- Honors cords (if earned)
- Departmental honors medallions (if earned)
Name cards are used to announce graduates names as they cross the stage during the ceremony. The Registrar's Office will print your name card with the name provided on the Intent to Graduate form under Diploma Name.
Name cards will list the ceremony time and processional group that the graduating student will be in. It will also have a bar code to be used by the professional photographers so photos can be made available quickly to each graduate.
Grad Pack Pick-up
Date and time:
- Wednesday, December 2 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday, December 3 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: UC at a table near the Maverick Store interior entrance next to the first floor stage
If you are unable to pick up your Grad Pack on the above day(s) you may stop by the Registrar's Office afterwards from 8 am - 5 pm. You also have the option to pick it up on the day of the ceremony at a table located in the staging area as you arrive to assemble with your processional group.
Day-of Instructions
- General Instructions for Graduating Students
- Processional Map for Graduating Students and Faculty
Graduates please arrive at the Maverick Center 45 minutes before the ceremony dressed in your cap, gown, along with any other regalia, and carrying your name card in your hand. Your tassel should hang on the right side of the mortarboard of your cap and the mortarboard should be on the top of your head, parallel to the ground.
Proceed to the Hamilton Rec Center Gym and follow the signs to your processional group staging area. CMU staff will start lining up graduates into two lines about 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. When the ceremony starts, you will be guided into Brownson Arena to be seated. Use the instructions and processional map for further details on processional line up, seating in Brownson arena, and crossing the stage.
Once the first ceremony is over, please exit the arena to allow for the next ceremony. It is recommended that guests and graduates determine a meeting place at a different location prior to commencement day.
Crossing the stage
When it is time to cross the stage, the commencement marshals will instruct your row to proceed to the stage. Bring your name card and leave all other belongings at your seat. Stay in your same seating order as you wait to go to the stage. You will have your first photo taken before entering the stage.
As you arrive on stage, hand your name card to the announcer. You may whisper your name to the announcer to ensure it is pronounced correctly, if you wish. Proceed to the President. As you are able, reach out and hold the diploma cover up with your left hand and as you shake hands with the President, look at the camera and smile for the professional photographer.
After exiting the stage, proceed back to your seat.
Turning of the Tassel
The 4.0 baccalaureate students and the departmental honors students will be directed by the speaker to come forward, stand in front of the stage facing their fellow graduates, and lead the turning of the tassels from right side of the mortarboard to left.
End of the ceremony
Remain at your seat until the commencement speaker has closed the ceremony. There is no recessional. Feel free to congratulate your fellow graduates. If you have family and friends waiting to meet you, we recommend you have a pre-arranged meeting place away from the venue. For those attending the first ceremony, please make arrangements to leave the parking lot promptly to avoid traffic congestion with those arriving for the second ceremony.
Cap & Gown Order and Pick-Up
All regalia for the ceremony is purchased by the graduate. Please call The Maverick Store at 970.248.1422 or email [email protected] for any questions related to regalia.
Visit the Grad Fair to order!
Date and Time:
- Wednesday, October 21 10 am - 4 pm
- Thursday, October 22 10 am - 4 pm
Location: UC first floor stage by the interior entrance of the Maverick Store
Online and pre-ordering is also available at the Herff Jones portal for in store pick up.
Visit the Maverick Store for a wide selection of custom stoles celebrating specific departments and club and to browse gifts to celebrate your exceptional achievement including commemorative tassels, alumni related gifts, and diploma frames. To customize your diploma frame, visit Church Hill Classics or University Frames website.
Cap & Gown Pickup
Date and Time:
- Wednesday, December 2 10 am - 4 pm
Location: UC first floor stage by the interior entrance of the Maverick Store
Pickup will also be available inside the Maverick Store after these dates. A limited number of caps, gowns, tassels, and other regalia will be available for purchase for those who were unable to order ahead of time.
The Maverick Store will also have items available for purchase the day of commencement one hour prior to each ceremony just inside the front main entrance of the Maverick Center at the Game Day Store location.