Commencement

What to Bring

Plan Ahead!

Your ReGAELia: Cap/Gown/Honors Regalia. Many choose to wear semi-formal comfortable clothes: you don’t want jeans and a t-shirt, but you also don’t want a 3-piece suit or evening gown. Pockets are a plus; bags do not look good in pictures.
Comfortable shoes: you’ll be walking and standing for pictures, so be sure to wear practical shoes.

Hydrate & Eat! It’s so important to remember to keep yourself well-fed and hydrated. It seems simple, but it’s easy to forget amid graduation pictures and parties. Drink 16 oz or so a couple hours before the ceremony. Stop drinking an hour before the ceremony to prevent having to go to the bathroom during; the last thing you want is to be the one that fainted at graduation.
Wear sunscreen; the all of the day's festivities are outside. Even if it won’t be that sunny, you can still get sunburned.
Charge your phone/camera. Remind your friends and family to do the same! Using an older camera? Make sure there's film in it!
Remember your deodorant; you will be in close proximity with people. In fact, give yourself an extra 15-30 minutes to get redy in the morning.
Go to the Bathroom: go right before you leave! Chances are you’re going to be nervous, so try to go as often as you can before you have to be in your spot for the ceremony.

Safety Pins
Bobby Pins
Mints/Gum. This might seem odd, but it’s especially helpful if you’re way down the list as far as the order for crossing the stage. It may help keep you awake and the peppermint will help with nerves.
Remember: everything must fit in your pockets. Chapstick, extra bobby pins, tissue pack, etc. Bringing purses or book bags is generally frowned upon. Sometimes you don’t go back to the same seat after receiving your diploma and you don’t want anything to get lost. Have your family carry anything you might want for later. Cell phones should stay untouched in the pocket until after the ceremony to locate your family/friends. Having it on and out during the ceremony is not respectful to the other graduates.

Drones or Inflatable balls, frisbees, etc.
Noisemakers, Air-Horns or other loud noise-making devices
Confetti Cannons or Silly String
Illegal Substances, Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
Tobacco Products or Paraphernalia
Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
Laser Pointers
Weapons of Any Kind (includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Personal Protection Devices, Fireworks, etc.)
Items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate by Campus Safety that may disrupt other attendees' enjoyment of the event
Pets of any kind; Only ADA Service animals are allowed.
Balloons and large signs that obstructs other guests view (Not allowed inside Stadium)