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Department of Chemistry Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
Finals Weekend & Major Events
The College and University-wide Finals Weekend activities are coordinated by the Office of Major Events. Graduating students will receive information from that office regarding caps and gowns, the procession, and other main‑Lawn ceremony details.
College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony (Lawn Ceremony)
- Each graduate receives 6 tickets for seating on the Lawn.
- No standing‑room access is available around the perimeter.
- Remote indoor viewing locations are offered for additional guests.
- Parking options include:
- Emmet/Ivy Garage – ~10-minute walk
- Central Grounds Garage – <10-minute walk
- Chemistry Building and Stadium Lots (T4 & E3) – free parking
- Chemistry Drive – handicap permit parking only
Department of Chemistry Ceremony Details
- Location: Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Doors close: 2:15 p.m. (please arrive on time)
- Ceremony length: ~70 minutes (must end by 4:00 p.m.)
Seating & Tickets
- Tickets are required for this ceremony.
- Auditorium capacity: 846 seats, with ~200 reserved for students, faculty, and special guests.
- Each graduate attendee may claim 2 pre-allocated guest tickets, with the possibility of additional tickets to be allocated at the start of May, depending on attendance.
- Tickets must be picked up by 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 15 at the latest. Detailed instructions for ticket pick-up will be sent to graduating students the first week of May.
- Guests needing accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair seating, sign‑language services) should contact Cindy Knight.
- Please sit closely together; ushers may ask guests to move to fill empty seats.
- Food and drinks are not permitted inside Old Cabell Hall.
- Please take all belongings and programs when you leave.
Procession
Graduates will line up alphabetically:
- B.A. students
- B.S. students
- Graduate students
A printable Procession & Seating Chart will be available.
Photography
Professional photographers from Grad Images will photograph each graduate on stage and in front of a backdrop.
- There is no charge for photos being taken.
- Purchase is optional.
- Additional information will be provided in April.
Diplomas
All students receive a commemorative scroll featuring the Rotunda during the ceremony.
Official diplomas are mailed to graduates (or have already been mailed for August/December graduates).
Cords & Honors
- Black & silver cord – awarded to all Chemistry degree recipients
- Solid silver cord – awarded to Distinguished Majors
- Royal blue & gold cord – awarded to students earning ACS Certification
Undergraduate Degree Requirements Reminder
- Minimum of 120 earned credits
- 2.0 cumulative GPA required to graduate
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See full requirements: VIEW DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Questions?
Contact Cindy Knight with any questions or accessibility needs.