ECL Commencement Student Information

Tickets

Emails have been sent out to graduating students to RSVP and request guest tickets.

Due to space, we have a limit of 3 guest tickets per student. If any additional tickets are available, they will be included when you come to pick up your tickets.

The deadline to RSVP is April 12th. If you have not RSVP’d by the deadline, you may not be able to participate in the ceremony.

Arrival Time

Students must arrive promptly at the Wililam and Ida Friday Center by 1:00pm on May 11th to enter the Trillium Room and check in. We strongly encourage students to come in their cap and gowns.

All guests must have their tickets with them to enter and will be seated by staff.

Students will enter the theatre through the right doors and guests through the left doors.

Seating

Undergraduate students are seated to the right of the auditorium (as you enter), and graduate students will be seated on stage with the faculty. Students will not be seated in alphabetical order. If you would like to sit with another graduate, please ensure you are next to them in line for the processional.

Guests will be seated in every other section of the theatre (middle and left).

Name (Pronunciation)

Please be aware that you will need to fill out a card to help us pronounce your name correctly in the ceremony. The cards will be provided to the graduating students to fill out when they pick up the tickets. Please ensure that you leave the card with staff.

If you have any questions please give us a call at 919-962-5481.