Commencement is both a joyful and formal event. We ask that graduates and their guests follow the guidelines below to ensure everyone's enjoyment.
- Only Graduates are allowed in the graduate seating area and may proceed across the stage to receive their degrees (exceptions may be made for graduates with accessibility needs).
- Alcohol is not permitted. Security officers will be present to confiscate any alcohol and to prevent any graduate who may have already consumed alcohol from participating in the ceremony.
- Cell phones should be turned off or operate in silent mode during the ceremony.
- Any distracting noisemakers, such as air horns or flying objects, are prohibited and will be confiscated.
- Please do not take flash photographs during the ceremony. Professional photographs will be taken of each graduate as they receive their diploma from the president and another as they exit the stage.
- Balloons are not permitted in the student or guest seating areas.
- Out of respect for fellow graduates and their families, we ask that you return to your seat after crossing the stage and stay for the entire ceremony.
Security Precautions During Commencement
Although 福利天堂专注精品福利 and Xfinity Center do not anticipate any security problems during Commencement, public venues nationwide are increasing security in response to recent events. The university must take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Please observe the following restrictions for all Commencement activities at Xfinity Center:
Xfinity Center will scan all individuals entering the venue for commencement and following the venue clear bag policy.
Acceptable Items
The following items ARE allowed in the venue and may be subject to inspection:
- Bags: Only gallon sized clear freezer bags, authorized clear bags measuring 12鈥 x 12鈥 x 6,鈥 wristlets or handheld wallets not to exceed 6鈥 x 9"
- Banners/Flags: Banners/Flags may be prohibited due to size or message content.
- Binoculars (without case)
- Blankets
- Cameras: Still cameras are allowed (without case). All video cameras are prohibited.
- Small Electronics: Items such as cell phones, personal digital assistants, small transistor radios, small TV monitors, audio recording equipment, etc., will be allowed into the venue but may have to be turned on during inspection.
- Small Handheld Umbrellas
- Baby Strollers
All acceptable items will be checked by security to ensure they are what they appear to be.
Prohibited Items
All items brought into Xfinity Center are subject to inspection. The following items are NOT permitted in the venue:
- Pop-up tents
- Large Umbrellas
- All clear bags larger than 12鈥 x 6鈥 x 12鈥, and bags larger than 6鈥漻 9鈥 that are not clear
- Hydration packs
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses or cameras with lenses that extend 1" or more
- GoPros or Video recording devices
- Audio recording devices
- iPads or tablets
- Selfie Sticks
- Drones
- Camping, lounge or tri-fold chairs
- Soft or hard side coolers
- Wagons
- Alcohol or illicit substances
- Glass, metal, cans (regardless of contents)
- Knives, guns, mace, pepper gas or any other item deemed a potential weapon
- Fireworks or other incendiary devices
- Chains or spiked jewelry
- Signs, posters or flags
- Laser pointers
- Glow sticks
- Animals (except ADA approved service animals)
- Any other item that may pose a threat to other guests, staff, or performers
- Noise makers (whistles, alarms, airhorns)
- Any item deemed inappropriate or dangerous by venue management
Please Note: Prohibited items will not be accepted at the venue entrances for safekeeping. Please leave all prohibited items secured in your vehicle.
Do not leave personal belongings unattended at any time. Personal property will not be held for guests.