Saturday, May 30th: GRADUATION 1:00 PM
Graduation will take place at the Atlantic Union Bank Center at JMU.
Caps and gowns are required to participate in the ceremony.
All seniors must report to JMU by 12:00 PM. Seniors will park in the Ballard Parking Garage (across from the Costco entrance). Do not arrive too early as TAHS is graduating at 9:30 AM, and they need the opportunity to clear out of the arena and parking lots.
Families will be allowed to enter the Atlantic Union Bank Center at 12 P.M. at either the Plaza or the Champions set of doors.
Upon entering, JMU security will conduct a search; please do not bring noisemakers, inflatable objects, silly string, etc. as these items will be confiscated. Gowns need to be unzipped for the JMU security check.
Every graduate and attendee will enter through either the Plaza or the Champions entrances and walk through a metal detector. Bags cannot be larger than 12”x12”x12” and will be searched by JMU personnel.
Only empty or sealed water bottles will be permitted in the venue. Attendees can refill water bottles inside the arena.
Ensure your cap and gown look presentable (remove wrinkles). DO NOT put your gown in the dryer OR try to iron it! IT WILL MELT! Caps need to be worn flat on your head, not at a tilt. Tassels go on the right side of your cap.
Appropriate dress for Graduation includes your choice of the following: a dress, blouse and dress pants, shirt and tie, dress shoes, sandals, or clean boots. Footwear that is not preferred includes: ‘beach’ flip-flops, and dirty work boots.
Each graduate will be allowed to wear up to three honor cords and two tassels.
Seating and Parking:
(Parking and stadium maps will be forthcoming)
Families should park in the Ballard Parking Deck (across from Costco) or the Festival Lot.
There are plenty of Handicapped/Assisted parking spaces in the Ballard Parking Deck on every level.
Handicapped seating is available around the arena on a first-come first-serve basis. One additional person may sit in this area.
Graduation Photos:
Strawbridge will take one photo of your student at graduation following receipt of their diploma. You have the option to purchase what you wish.
Images for Graduation picture days are posted online approximately one week after the event. More information will be provided prior to graduation from Strawbridge.
If you have any questions, email Strawbridge Studios at customerservice@strawbridge.net.