Fall Ceremony for the Graduating Class

All degree candidates will graduate on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Hill Field House. Guest Admit Tickets Required.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. Faculty should arrive at the University Student Center by this time.

8:30 a.m. Students will assemble in the University Student Center. They will, with the assistance of marshals, assemble by college/school.

9:30 a.m. School processions begin.

10:00 a.m. Main ceremony begins. The main ceremony includes the procession of the platform party, a Commencement speaker and student address, induction of the graduates into the Alumni Association, and the conferral of the degrees.

Determining Eligibility

Candidates completing degree requirements in summer and fall are invited to participate in December Commencement.

Candidates who have completed degree requirements between _______ and _______ are invited to participate in the Winter Commencement ceremony.

Seating

Guest Seating

Guest seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Ushers will be stationed throughout the building to direct all guests to the best possible seats.

Special seating is available for guests in wheelchairs and with limited mobility. Check ADA accommodations to learn more.

ORDER OF THE CEREMONY

The Processional
Will leave the assembly locations and move into place by 9:20 AM.

Guests should be in their seats by 9:00 AM as access to certain areas will be restricted after this time until the processional has concluded.

Graduates should remain standing upon reaching their seats.

Welcome from the President

Invocation

Hymn – “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing“

Welcome from the Board of Regents

Introduction of Commencement Speaker

Commencement Address

Musical Selection

Conferring of Honors
Honorary Degree Recipients

Recognition of Senior Honor Graduates

Presentation of Special Awards

Conferring of the Degrees in Course
The Provost will ask the graduates to rise and will present them to the President. When all colleges have been presented and are standing, the President will confer the degrees.

Awarding of Diplomas
Graduates will rise by rows and move to the platform as directed by the marshals.

Salute of the Graduates

Induction into the Morgan State Alumni Association

Singing of the Alma Mater
Graduates and guests will be led in the singing of the alma mater.

Benediction

Recessional
Graduates should remain seated until the marshals signal their rows to rise and join the recessional line. The lines will move out after the faculty.

As a courtesy to all those attending commencement, graduates and guests are asked to refrain from using horns and other noisemakers during the ceremony.

Commencement Day Reminders