Commencement
Spring/Summer Ceremony Details for Faculty/Staff
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Spring/Summer Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kress Events Center.
The Commencement ceremony is approximately 2 hours in length.
Robing and Processional
The platform party and other participating faculty and staff will robe in the Special Events Room. Refreshments will be available. The outside doors of the Kress Events Center will open at 8:00 a.m., as for normal business hours.
Plan to arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. to allow adequate time to robe and be given seating instructions. The processional line will form at precisely 11:15 a.m. Unfortunately, we won't be able to fit late arrivals into the lineup.
Portable coat racks will be available and will be secured during the ceremony, so you may leave any necessary personal belongings behind.
The Processional lineup is as follows:
- University Marshal
- International flag bearers
- Graduates
- Faculty and Staff
- Platform Party
- Mace Bearer
- Chancellor
- Color Guard
Conferring of Degrees
Major Professors - Master's Degree Presentation
When called forward, major professors will meet the master’s degree candidates at the top of the ramp, stage left. At the appropriate time, they will assist the Director of Graduate Studies with the hooding of the graduate.
Program Chairs - Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Presentation
When called forward, program chairs will congratulate each graduate as he/she receives his/her diploma and crosses the stage. Program chairs should position themselves behind the Chancellor, who will be the first to shake the graduate’s hand. There will be X’s placed on the stage, so you will know where to stand.
Recessional
The order of the recessional will be as follows:
- Mace Bearer
- Chancellor
- Provost
- University Marshal
- Platform Party
- Faculty/Staff
- Graduates
The student marshals will lead graduates to alternate exits, where they will recess to the main lobby.
Parking
Follow either the South Circle Drive Entrance or Bay Settlement Entrance to Sports Center Drive continue on to the Center. Staff will direct you to park in the closest available area. If you are transporting elderly or handicapped guests, please let the security personnel know upon arrival. You will be directed to a drop off point at the entrance of the Kress Events Center. There are also handicapped parking spots available in all surrounding lots.