Faculty & Staff Commencement Staff Support

If you are a staff member at SMC and would like to support the Undergraduate or Graduate Commencement Ceremonies, please submit this form.
 
Key Dates:
 
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:00AM
 
Graduate Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 9:00AM
 
Deadline to submit the form: May 15th, 2024

 

Which day(s) will you provide support?
Please use xxx-xxx-xxxx format. Please list your cell phone so that we can contact you on Commencement day.
USHERS

Arrival time: 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

  • Process and Recess with graduands during the ceremony
  • Assist where needed in guiding graduands to and from the stage 
  • Wear regalia and Usher cords
  • Two (2) Ushers per school needed
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Lunch Provided
GREETERS & TICKET TAKERS

Arrival time: 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

  • Stationed at one of two entrances
  • Welcome Guests & Collect Guest Ticket Stubs 
  • Verbally direct Guests to seating options
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Lunch Provided
GRADUAND LINE-UP

Arrival Time: 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

  • Meet at the Turf Field
  • Assist graduands with line-up at the correct school location, and in alpha order based on their commencement cards (the cards will also be numbered
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Lunch Provided
SMC FLEET: GOLF CART/VAN DRIVERS

Arrival time: 6:30 AM

Must provide:

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in at Facilities at the beginning of your shift
  • Pick up your numbered golf cart or SMC Van from Facilities Services
  • Provide shuttle service for guests on your assigned route
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Lunch Provided
FLAG BEARERS / COLOR GUARDS

Arrival time: 6:30 AM

  • Check-in at the beginning of your shift between the Pavillion and Stadium
  • Put on a gown from the coat rack
  • Lead the processional walking school flags through the event
  • Close the processional walking school flags out of the event
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Information Booth

Arrival time: 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

  • Stationed at one of two booths
  • Support attendee questions
  • Guide attendees to the correct areas
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Lunch Provided
ADA USHERS

Arrival time: 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

  • Assist where needed as guests enter
  • Assist where needed during ceremony
  • Assist where needed as guests depart
  • Attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, May 17th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Lunch Provided