2024 Commencement activities moved indoors
The following message was sent to the Randolph community from President Sue Ott Rowlands:
Unfortunately, the weather forecast is not cooperating with our Commencement plans this weekend, and we will need to move Saturday’s activities and the Sunday ceremony indoors. We hope this advanced notice will help with planning.
Commencement information can be found on our webpage. Important details are also listed below.
Sunday, May 5
Commencement will be held in Smith Hall Theatre at 9 a.m. Students have already received their allotted rain tickets. No one will be admitted to Smith without a ticket. Please also note that no re-entry to the facility will be allowed once guests have arrived.
- 7:45 a.m. – Graduates and squires report to Smith Banquet Hall
- 8:15 a.m. – Doors to Smith Hall Theatre open
- 8:20 a.m. – Commencement livestream available
- 8:40 a.m. – Faculty report in robes to Alice Ashley Jack
- 8:45 a.m. – Commencement procession forms in Smith Banquet Hall
- 8:50 a.m. – Commencement procession begins
- 9 a.m. – Commencement begins
For those without tickets, overflow seating with a live webcast of the ceremony will be shown in Hampson Commons in the Student Center.
Saturday, May 4
Both Daisy Chain and the Garden Party will be held indoors.
Seniors should meet for Daisy Chain at 10:45 a.m. in Smith Banquet Hall.
The Garden Party will begin at 4 in the Hampson Commons and Alice’s E-Cade in the Student Center.
Parking
All front campus parking will be designated as handicapped parking only. Please note that drop-offs will be allowed at Smith Hall. Drivers should then proceed to the general parking areas. Shuttles will run on a regular basis.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for the Commencement festivities. We look forward to celebrating our graduates and their achievements.
