Commencement is only 26 days away! The following email contains important information for guests attending summer 2025 ceremonies.
Plan your Trip:Driving directions and a detailed parking map are available on the commencement website to assist with planning your trip to Neville Arena.
Arena Access: Doors to Neville Arena open for guests 90 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony. Graduates should plan to arrive an hour prior to the ceremony.
Ticket Access: Download all tickets before arriving at Neville Arena to ensure a smooth entry.
Guest Entry: Upon arrival, guests must scan their tickets and enter through the main entrance. Guests with ADA needs may enter through the Arena Scholarship Entrance.
Security Screening: All guests must pass through metal detectors. A clear bag policy is strictly enforced; see details below.
Programs & Buttons: Printed programs and commemorative buttons are available at the main entrances at no charge.
Ceremony Highlights:Each ceremony includes the commencement address, conferral of degrees, recognition of academic honors, and the student procession.
Ceremony Duration: Each ceremony is expected to last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Post-Ceremony Meet-Up: Following the ceremony, guests will exit Neville Arena and reunite with graduates at the Meet-Up Tent located in the parking lot.
Bags that exceed 4.5" x 6.5" or clear bags that exceed 12" x 6" x 12" are not permitted.
Exceptions to the clear bag policy include medical bags (containing only essential items), diaper bags (must be accompanied by an infant) and bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5".
Other items not allowed inside Neville Arena include camera bags, cameras with lenses over 4", open food and beverages (sealed water bottles are permitted), posters, fat heads, shakers, and pocketknives. A full list of prohibited items is available on the commencement website.
Strollers are permitted but cannot block seating/walkways or be parked in ADA seating areas.
Guests may check prohibited items for a $5 fee or return them to their vehicles.
Graduates who reserved commencement tickets can begin downloading and sharing them on July 21. Only graduates can access and distribute tickets.
Tickets can be either printed or downloaded on a mobile device (not compatible with Apple Wallet or Google Wallet).
A livestream of the ceremony is available on the commencement website.
All graduates have official photos taken with Aubie (optional), crossing the stage and with their copy of the Auburn Creed. These photos are taken by GradImagesand are available for purchase.
Graduates and guests who register with GradImages prior to the ceremonies receive a 20% discount on all orders.
