Carrying items

Don't carry anything onto the stage other than your parchment (and your hood if you are a doctoral student).

• Special exceptions can be made if cultural protocol requires you to carry a symbolic item.
• Purses and cameras should be left with your guests.
  
• Large bouquets of flowers or balloons might get squashed if you are carrying them, as the graduands are seated closely together.

Student with a disability?

If you are a student with a disability and you require assistance at your ceremony please complete the application for convocation assistance .

Only certified service/guide animals may accompany students with disabilities to cross the stage.

Child-minding

Make arrangements with family or friends for child-minding while you are convocating.

Your photograph

During your convocation ceremony, Artona will take two photos of you: one professional portrait photo before you proceed up the ramp and one when you cross the stage. Staff volunteers will be there to help usher you.