{"id":58796,"date":"2016-05-06T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T16:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=58796"},"modified":"2016-07-28T14:43:10","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T19:43:10","slug":"commencement-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/commencement-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s a Quick Guide to Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo by Robert Jordan\/Ole Miss Communications<\/p><\/div>\n

The University of Mississippi will present degrees to more than 4,000 students Saturday (May 14) at its 163rd Commencement. The ceremony, set for 9 a.m. in the Grove, features renowned broadcast news anchor Tom Brokaw as speaker.<\/p>\n

The College of Liberal Arts and individual school ceremonies will follow at various locations throughout the day.<\/p>\n

In case of rain, the main ceremony will be moved to 9:30 a.m. at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. If the weather is threatening, a decision on moving the ceremony indoors will be made by 8 a.m. and announced through media outlets, text messaging and the\u00a0Ole Miss website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can access our\u00a0online campus map<\/a>\u00a0and select commencement for up-to-date Commencement venues, information booths, shuttle stops, parking areas, and restaurant and restroom locations.<\/p>\n

If you are not able to attend Commencement but would like to watch the ceremony, we will be\u00a0live streaming\u00a0morning Convocation\u00a0from the Grove. Please visit\u00a0www.youtube.com\/olemiss<\/a>. The stream will begin promptly at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

To help make your visit to campus more enjoyable, here are a few important pieces of information.<\/p>\n

Full Schedule of Commencement Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, May 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 p.m. \u2013 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Ceremony, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts (tickets required, contact the Dean’s Office)<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. \u2013 Graduate School doctoral hooding ceremony, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 Convocation, the Grove<\/p>\n

Inclement Weather \u2013 9:30 a.m., The Pavilion<\/em><\/p>\n

11 a.m. \u2013 College of Liberal Arts master’s degree ceremony, Fulton Chapel<\/p>\n

Inclement Weather \u2013 11 a.m., Jackson Avenue Center<\/em><\/p>\n

School of Law \u2013 the Grove
\nInclement Weather<\/em> \u2013 5 p.m., Manning Center<\/em><\/p>\n

School of Engineering \u2013 Lyceum Circle
\nInclement Weather<\/em> \u2013 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., Fulton Chapel (Contact the Dean’s office for individual department ceremony times.)<\/em><\/p>\n

School of Education \u2013 the Grove
\nInclement Weather<\/em> \u2013 2:30 p.m., C. M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum<\/em><\/p>\n

School of Business Administration \u2013 C. M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum<\/p>\n

Patterson School of Accountancy \u2013 Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts (Tickets required; contact the Dean’s Office.)<\/em><\/p>\n

School of Applied Sciences \u2013 The Pavilion<\/p>\n

General Studies \u2013 <\/em>Manning Center<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. \u2013<\/em> College of Liberal Arts \u2013 The Pavilion<\/p>\n

School of Pharmacy \u2013 Manning Center<\/p>\n

Meek School of Journalism and New Media \u2013 Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts (Tickets required; contact the Dean’s Office.)<\/em><\/p>\n

*Overflow for Ford Center will be in the center’s Studio Theater.<\/em><\/p>\n

Parking and Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is recommended that you park in the lots designated for the school or college ceremony you will be attending\u00a0after<\/strong>\u00a0convocation concludes. A full list of these designated parking areas can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A printable guide to parking and other information can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No parking or drop-off will be available on University Avenue or the Circle. Note that once Convocation starts, vehicle access to the Grove is limited until Convocation and school ceremonies in the Grove conclude.<\/p>\n

For safety reasons, parking is not permitted along roadways, sidewalks or grassy areas.<\/p>\n

ADA Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

A shuttle service will be available for handicapped and elderly visitors. All guests who require assistance should park in the garage attached to The Pavilion on Hill Drive. Wheelchairs, if needed, must be provided by families. To request assistance, call 662-915-7235.<\/p>\n

Emergency Medical Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

EMS will be available at the UPD area of the Welcome Center on University Avenue for Commencement and the remainder of the day. All information booths and ceremony venues will have basic first-aid kits. For immediate assistance, dial 911.<\/p>\n

Information Booths<\/strong><\/p>\n

Should you need additional assistance, information booths will be located around campus to provide assistance with shuttle inquiries, maps, driving directions, UPD communication, general first aid supplies and lost-and-found. Complimentary water will also be available.<\/p>\n