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Dear Parents, Families and Loved Ones:

In just a few days, ���ϲ����� will celebrate the academic accomplishments of roughly 6,700 students at this year’s Commencement. We are excited to honor this important rite of passage—a culmination of years of hard work. And, for many of our graduating seniors, this will be the first graduation they’ll have the opportunity to experience. We are committed to giving our students a memorable Commencement experience; they’ve earned it!

We are writing to share some important information about what you can expect this weekend and what you can do to support our students.

• First, as a reminder, Commencement is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, at the JMA Wireless Dome. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
• Please arrive early to allow you time to make your way through security and find your seats.
• As is the case with all events in the Dome, our clear bag policy will be in place. Please review the . So, you’re aware, this means only the following bags can be brought into the Dome:
  • 12” x 6” x 12” clear tote bag (one bag per person)
  • One-gallon clear plastic storage bag (one bag per person)
  • 5” x 6.5” clutch or small purse (one bag per person)
  • Diaper bag
  • All other bags are prohibited and will not be allowed into the Dome.
• The Dome will also have its standard event security. This means you will need to enter the Dome through walkthrough metal detectors. You will be asked to present your cell phones, cameras and any other metal objects. Please be advised, additional metal detection may be necessary.
• Several items are not permitted in the Dome. They include air horns and noisemakers; amplified sound devices; banners, signs and flags; and balloons, among other items. Please review the full list of .

These are just a handful of some of the most important pieces of information. We encourage you to save the .

On behalf of everyone at ���ϲ�����, we look forward to welcoming you to campus and celebrating the success of our graduates.

Many thanks,

Major Events Team