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Freshman Instructions

Freshman Family Day
Sunday, August 23
4:00 P.M.
 
General Information
Students should arrive by 2:45 to pick up their T-shirts in the Center for the Arts/Popejoy Hall lobby. Late arrival means you will not receive a T-shirt or be seated with other freshmen.
Freshmen and their guests will not be seated together.

  • Tickets will not be required for either freshmen or their guests.

  • Freshmen report to the Center for the Arts/Popejoy Hall lobby at 2:45 p.m. for T-shirt distribution. After you receive your
    T-shirt, go directly to Popejoy Hall and be seated in the main auditorium.

  • Guests and family will be seated either in:
    • the balcony seating areas in Popejoy Hall (seating is limited), or via live streaming video
    • in Keller Hall or Rodey Theatre both located in the Fine Arts Center, or
    • in the Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom, where there will be a special pre-convocation program for parents.

  • After the ceremony freshmen, family and guests are invited to the Duck Pond for a celebration with food, fun, and music

Quick Notes:

  • No cell phones or pagers - we ask that you switch off phones and pagers during the ceremony.
  • Food and drink, including closed or sealed containers and bottles of water, are not allowed inside Popejoy Hall.
  • Parking information is available by clicking on the maps and parking menu option on the left.
  • T-shirts will be distributed at 2:45 p.m. prior to the ceremony. All students must wear this T-shirt before entering Popejoy Hall.

Academic Protocol

Convocation is a special event for all involved. We ask that you show respect for everyone who shares in the experience by creating an occasion that will appropriately highlight your achievements. The university ceremony is a dignified program governed by academic tradition, overall good manners, and state and local laws. Therefore, possession of alcoholic beverages or materials that may disrupt the ceremony are prohibited.