Congratulations to the 开云体育 class of August 2019! You have worked hard and we are looking forward to celebrating your accomplishment at our commencement ceremony this Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.
Below is some important information for graduates and guests to consider as they plan for Friday:
- Graduates should report to the Charlie and Helen Hampton Library for check-in when they arrive (preferably by 6 pm...no later than 6:30 pm).
- A photographer will be set up taking cap and gown photos in the library. These photos are FREE and can be downloaded at within a week.
- Graduates' personal items may be checked in the library and picked up in the Biggers Room after the ceremony.
- All guests should report directly to the Whatley Center to get a seat. The doors to the Whatley Center will open at 6 p.m. We are expecting a full house with overflow, so please plan to arrive early to get seating in the auditorium.
- The local fire department will determine when the Whatley Center has reached capacity. After the auditorium is full, additional guests are welcome to view the ceremony via a live feed in the Student Union Building.
- The ceremony will also be streamed on Facebook Live at .
- Graduates will gather outside of the Whatley Center on the plaza immediately following the ceremony. Guests should plan to greet their graduates in this area.
- Diplomas may be picked up in the Biggers Room in the LC after the ceremony.
