Graduation Day

GRADUATION CHECKLIST

Learn the steps you need as you prepare for graduation day.

PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY

View the venue and find parking options.

APPLICATION, DATES, AND DEADLINES

Learn when you need to apply to graduate and where to get the applications.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to common questions about the spring ceremony.

ACADEMIC REGALIA

How to order, what to wear, and how to wear it at graduation.

All graduates will report for the lineup in full graduation attire one hour before commencement begins.

• 10 a.m. for Aviation; Business, Creative, and Performing Arts; Health Sciences; and  Industrial, Construction, and Transportation Technologies
• 3 p.m. for Adult Education and High School Equivalency; Human Services and Public Safety; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The formal procession will begin promptly at the published time for the commencement ceremonies. Graduates are required to remain in their designated places throughout the entire ceremony. If students are obtaining dual degrees, they can only walk across the stage once; please line up with the department with which you choose to walk.

• The Spring Commencement ceremonies will be held in First Horizon Coliseum at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Ceremonies should end no later than 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.
• The possession of or use of alcoholic beverages in the coliseum is prohibited.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the coliseum.
• For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a bag. If necessary, guests may bring one small bag that meets the following guidelines.