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COMMENCEMENT 2008
Etiquette
Given the solemn yet celebratory nature of commencement, all participants are expected to follow some basic rules of etiquette for such occasions.
Graduate Etiquette
- Please follow instructions provided in the Student Guide for parking and arrival information.
- Plan to be at the ceremony at least one hour before your ceremony start time.
- Inform your guests that DePaul has provided instructions for them (Guest Guide). Print them a copy if they do not have internet access.
- Candidates for bachelor's degrees, please note that your mortarboard should be worn so that it sits parallel with the ground, with the tassel hanging to the right. During the ceremony, your officiant will ask you to move your tassel from the right front side of your mortarboard to the left as a mark of the official awarding of your degree. Master's and doctor's candidates should wear your caps with the attached tassel hanging to the left.
- Celebrate your accomplishment in a way that is in keeping with the solemnity of this occasion. Keep in mind that many people have worked long and hard to enjoy this day — do not allow your celebrations to disrupt the ceremony.
- Please stay in your seat for the duration of the ceremony — be courteous to your fellow graduates.
Guest Etiquette
- Please follow instructions provided in the Guest Guide for parking and arrival.
- Plan to be at the ceremony 30 minutes before the posted ceremony start time.
- Professional photographs will be taken of each graduate as they walk the stage to shake the officiant's hand and receive their diploma cover. Please do not attempt to take photographs during the ceremony.
- Please remain in your seats for the duration of the ceremony. Please do not block the aisles or passageways by attempting to greet or take photos with graduates.
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