Hello graduates! As you head into finals week, we have some information regarding your departmental graduation ceremony and what you can expect. If you have questions that are not covered in the information below, please reach out directly to the Event Coordinator
Arrival Time: Graduates should arrive an hour before the ceremony starts and check in at the designated table. There will be staff on sight wearing Green "Oregon" shirts that will direct you to the check-in table. Check-in is behind the guest seating.
Seating:
Graduates: Graduates will be directed to line up after they have checked in. From there, they will be escorted in the procession to their designated seats near the front of the stage.
Guests: General seating is available on a first come, first served basis. There will be plenty of seating available. ADA seating will be available for guests that require it in addition to the general seating.
Time, Date, Location: The Political Science ceremony is taking place at the Southwest Campus Green, behind the Knight Library at 1:00pm, Sunday June 15th.
Ceremony Duration: The ceremony will last 2 hours. Once seated, graduates will be expected to remain seated for the ceremony until they are instructed to stand and walk across the stage. Please remember to pick up all items that you have brought with you before you leave, as they will not be held or collected.
Parking and Transportation: https://commencement.uoregon.edu/parking-and-transportation
Sunday, June 15th: Parking on Sunday, June 15, is limited and first come, first serve across campus and on neighboring streets. Please allow for extra time to find spaces to park. An Accessibility Shuttle will be moving throughout campus to transport guests as needed, and the map can be found using the above link.
Guest Tickets: For the Department ceremonies, guest tickets are not required. There is no limit to the number of guests that can attend.
Hydration + Weather: There will be one water station near the location of the ceremony, however we recommend bringing your own water bottle to remain hydrated. The ceremony will proceed, rain or shine, so please bring appropriate attire like a rain jacket as needed.