College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Commencement
Ceremony Details
Arrival Time
Graduates should plan to arrive at the Thompson-Boling Arena and be fully gowned by 2:30 p.m. Please allow sufficient travel time as Neyland Drive will have lane closures in both directions. The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes.
Upon Arrival
Graduates will remain in the ray Mears Room (Level 1) until the processional begins. Graduates will begin lining up for the processional by department at 3 p.m. Graduates should come dressed in their formal graduation attire.
All cell phones must be turned off as soon as you enter the seating area. Please refrain from cell phone use before and during the ceremony.
Guest Seating
No tickets are required. Unlimited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The facilities will be opened one hour before the ceremony begins.
Graduate Seating
All graduates will process into the arena beginning at 3:30 p.m. Seating will be alphabetical by department. Ushers will prompt graduates when to rise and move toward the stage.
Staging
Once on stage you will hand your index card to the Department Head who will read your name and proceed to accept congratulations from the Dean and the Department Head. You will receive a diploma tube with a letter of congratulations from the Dean.
Photography
As a courtesy to all in attendance, please have your guests refrain from advancing to the front of the stage to take photos as you are walking across. A professional photographer will be taking photographs as you shake hands with the dean on stage. There will be a second photographer as you leave the stage who will take your photograph alone.
Information about ordering photographs will be available in a graduation information packet that will be available beginning April 30th. Please stop by Glenda Noe’s office in A312A Bailey Education Complex anytime after April 30th to pick up your information packet.
Adjournment
After you have your photographs taken, please return to your designated seating area and remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony. Do not leave any personal items or valuables unattended at any time during the ceremony. Once the ceremony has been adjourned, you may meet your guests and make your departure from the Thompson-Boling Arena.
Contact CEHHS Advising
332 Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-8194
Fax (865) 974-5781