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Tips and Tricks for a Successful Day

Checklist - Day Before the Ceremony:

• Students must have university‑approved regalia and should hang it up to let the wrinkles fall out.
• Students and guests should review Reed Arena's Prohibited Items and Clear Bag Policy that will be in effect for all commencement ceremonies.
• Students should ensure they and their guests know where to go and what time to arrive at Reed Arena.
• The full ceremony schedule can be used to determine when a graduate’s ceremony takes place.
• Graduate check-in begins one hour before the start of each ceremony and graduates should check-in no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of their ceremony.
• Doors for guests will open one hour before the ceremony begins.
• Students should remember that this is College Station, where long trains pass through multiple times a day. Visitor traffic increases on ceremony days, and there is usually construction somewhere on or near campus.\ \

Checklist - Before Leaving the House:

• Students should be on schedule to leave on time. Students who are not checked in 30 minutes before the ceremony begins will be considered late.
• Students should be dressed appropriately. See below.
• Students should wear comfortable shoes they can walk in and won’t break.
• Students should be mindful of the prohibited items and clear bag policy for Reed Arena.
• Students musthave their university‑approved cap and gown.
• Most students wear tassels, but they are not required.

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Lessons Learned and Tricks from Former Students

Let's Discuss Outfit Selections...

This achievement is what launches careers… dress like it!

• Graduates should take pride in their appearance.
• If clothing needs to be pulled up or down to cover up, don't wear it. Remember, if a graduate wouldn't wear it around an employer, then please don't wear it to graduation.
• There is a lot of walking: to get on campus, going up and down stairs to the line-up room, up/down stairs again to get to arena floor, walking up stairs to cross the stage and back down to go take a photo. Shoes are required, so please wear comfortable shoes to get in place to walk the stage!

Personal Belongings

• Bring a clear purse or fanny pack to hold personal belongings while crossing the stage. Reed Arena enforces a clear bag policy for all commencement ceremonies.
• Don't have pockets? Wear a phone holder armband.\ \

NOTE: Seating could shift during the commencement process, personal belongings should be minimal so nothing is left behind.

Tips and Tricks for a Successful Day

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