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Day of Information

Arrival

Family and Guest Parking

Parking for guests of students is available in Lots M-1, B and A. Handicapped parking will be available in Lots C and D for the Graduate Commencement ceremony. Guests with special needs may call the Academic Success Center at (856) 256-4260 to request a special permit. Please visit here for a campus map of the parking lots.

On-campus dining options
Concession kiosks with beverages and snacks will open at 3:30 p.m. on May 15 in the football stadium.

Bookstore hours for Commencement

The store will be open 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on May 15.

Robing and line-up information

Robing and line-up begins at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 for all candidates at the football stadium. After robing, graduates will form single lines behind their academic major sign. All graduates should be ready to move to the seating area no later than 4:00 p.m. Faculty and staff marshal coordinators will assist with the process.

Candidates for graduation should arrive dressed in their regalia at the Commencement ceremony. Master's degree candidates will wear their hoods throughout the ceremony. Doctoral degree candidates will carry their hoods over their right arm during the procession and will be hooded during the ceremony.

Main Ceremony

Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: John Page Stadium
Length of time: Approximately 2 hours
Agenda:

Processional
National Anthem
Invocation
Welcome
Introduction of Guests
Greetings
Message to the Graduates
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Commencement Address
Announcement of Medallion Recipients
Conferral of Degrees
Presentation of Diplomas
Closing Remarks
Alma Mater
Benediction
Recessional

Departure

Departure routes

Departure from the parking lots after the ceremony may take up to 20 or 30 minutes.

Off-campus restaurant information

Just off-campus on Delsea Drive, Glassboro offers specialty and national restaurants as well as fast food options. Go east on Bowe Boulevard to Rt. 47 (Delsea Drive) and north to Italian Affair, Terra Nova, Peking Buffet, Salad Works Cafe, Golden Dragon and Pizza Hut. Go south on Delsea Drive for Wendy’s, McDonalds, Tokyo Mandarin, and PB’s Diner. East on Rt. 322 about 15 minutes from campus is Scotland Run Golf Course and its fine restaurant. Note: Plan lunch reservations accordingly.

Inclement Weather

In the event of a severe rainstorm, Commencement will move indoors to Esby Gym. Please visit here for more information.