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Commencement isn't possible without a great event staff team! We appreciate your interest in supporting one or both of the commencement ceremonies on May 16, 2026.

9 a.m. | Undergraduate Ceremony
1:30 p.m. | Graduate and Professional Ceremony

Over 50 individuals are needed to greet guests, assist with student line-up, drive a golf cart, and perform countless other tasks at both the morning (approx. 7-11 a.m.) and afternoon (approx. 11:30-3:30 p.m.) ceremonies. Sign up to work a four- or eight-hour shift and earn floating holiday hours (salary/exempt employees only) or hourly staff are paid for hours worked, but please make arrangements with your supervisor first. Also, enjoy snacks, beverages, and pizza in the event staff lounge.

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Commencement Floating Holiday
Exempt staff who work at commencement will be awarded commencement floating holiday hours to be used through April 30, 2027; up to four hours per shift (or eight hours for the entire day). Learn more about this policy that was approved in the spring of 2024.

If you are an hourly non-exempt employee, please work with your supervisor to adjust your schedule to work at this event.

Thank you to the dozen staff members who have already registered to lend a hand!