School and Faculty Marshals

Selection

• Faculty Marshals for fall 2011Commencement will be selected by the Commencement Office
• School Marshals are selected by their school’s dean’s office

Rehearsal

All marshals are required to attend a rehearsal on Friday, December 9, in the Events Center (time TBD).

• Faculty and School Marshals will walk through the processional and recessional during rehearsal.
• School Marshals will meet the student filling the Student Marshal position for their school, and run through the steps and procedures of the actual event.
• If you are unable to attend this rehearsal, please contact the Commencement Office at commence@binghamton.edu  to schedule an alternate time.

Cap and gown

As a Faculty or School Marshal you will be provided with a cap and gown. You are welcome to wear your own hood from your alma mater. Email commence@binghamton.edu if you need to request a hood rental. Rental hoods will be provided to you during rehearsal. 

Commencement Day

• Arrive at 11 a.m. and report to faculty robing area behind the stage
• Shortly after 11 a.m.
  • Faculty Marshal - Begin lining up faculty for the processional
  • School Marshal - Join the Student Marshal and begin lining up students for the processional
• All regalia must be returned to the University Bookstore staff in the faculty staging area immediately following the ceremony
• For additional ceremony instructions, click here>>
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