West Virginia State University will be following prescribed Covid-19 precautions.
When the time and room specifics are announced, the information will be posted to the Ceremony main page.
General Rules & Guidelines
- Be sure your Regalia follows rules and guidelines as prescribed here
- ​Be sure you have all applicable Regalia items viewed here before arriving.
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Please do not bring any items with you for line up, including but not limited to bags, umbrellas, and purses.
- You must arrive an hour and 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony, this is critical to participation flow and organizing line placements.
- You must report directly to the designated room, announced later.
- Please ensure all cell phones are OFF/MUTE upon arrival.
Room Directions (designation announcement TBA)
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Check in at the table to receive your name card* with your degree information.
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Ensure all name and degree information is correct, this is what the Registrar will read before you walk on stage.
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If you have concerns about proper name pronunciations, please see the Registrar.
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*card must be with you at all times
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On the card you will notice a number in the top right corner, this is your place in line
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Follow signs to find your place in the line up.
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Please remain in your place to reduce confusion and ensure timely line up procedures.
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Undergraduate tassels start on the right side
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Graduate hoods should not be worn at start, but draped on the left arm as demonstrated in the top right image of this page
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Graduates’ black tassels start on the left, to signify a previous degree.
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Hoods and Tassel = left
Ceremony Procession Guide
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CELLPHONES OFF/MUTE
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No external items; bags, umbrellas, purses etc. of any size is permitted.
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As the time nears ceremony start time:
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All students will be led by ushers and will follow the procession line to your seats.
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Ushers will motion for the appropriate row of students at the correct time to stand and proceed toward the stage.
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Be sure you have your card in hand at all times as you approach the stage.
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When you reach the podium, give your card to the Registrar, to be read aloud just before you enter the stage.
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You will be greeted by the Dean of your College,
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Graduate students will hold out your left arm to present your hood. You will then turn to face the audience while you are being hooded.
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All students will take the degree cover with the left hand and shake with the right hand.
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You will then turn to walk toward the President,
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After exiting the stage you will be directed to the photo booth to have your professional picture taken.
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You will then be directed back to your seat.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
*West Virginia State University is not responsible for lost or stolen items.