One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Phone: 318.797.5061
Fax: 318.797.5286
Commencement Ceremony Information
Attendance
You are strongly encouraged to attend the graduation ceremony on Saturday, December 19, 2009.
LSU Shreveport sponsors a commencement ceremony at the CenturyTel Center in May and December. LSU Shreveport does not sponsor a summer commencement ceremony in August; however, summer graduates are encouraged to participate in the December ceremony.Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations for the commencement ceremony, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (318) 797-5116 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.Dress
Appropriate dress is required to maintain the dignity of this special occasion. For the best appearance, hang your gown overnight or press it with a cool iron and pressing cloth. Caps, gowns, master’s hoods, announcements, and rings may be purchased through the LSU Shreveport bookstore.
The tassel on the cap should be worn suspended over the right front of the cap. Do not change the position of the tassel. A photographer will take a photograph of you as you receive your diploma and the tassel must be away from the camera.
Women: Dresses or slacks may be worn under your robe. However, please keep in mind that the garment should not detract from the dignity of the academic costume. Dark shoes look best. Please do not carry a purse. If you must have a purse, arrange for a friend or family member to hold it for you. Before you arrive for the ceremony, attach your collar to your gown with safety pins. Bring bobby pins as needed to secure your cap to your hair. Do not remove your cap during the ceremony.
Men: Under your robe, wear long trousers, dark socks, dark shoes, and a shirt with a tie. Remove your cap during the National Anthem, invocation, and benediction.Reception
Alumni Services hosts a reception for all graduates prior to the commencement ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the ceremony location. You will receive a formal invitation in the mail.
Assembly
Report to the Administrative entrance (near parking lots A and B) of the CenturyTel Center by 8:45 a.m. wearing your cap and gown. Ushers and signs will direct you to the line-up area for your college. Each college will line up in a different location. When you enter the line-up area, you will be given a card which will have your name and line position number on it. Do not lose this card. You must have it to present to the announcer on stage so that your name can be called. After you have checked in, go to the area designated for your college and line up as directed by the faculty marshals. Please do not leave your place in line (except when your college is called for pictures).
Guest Seating
The CenturyTel Center has adequate seating for all guests. Therefore, tickets are not required and there is no limit to the number of guests you may invite to the ceremony. The CenturyTel Center is handicap accessible.
Processional
All candidates will march in the processional which departs from the line-up area. You will march and be seated in a definite order within your college. This will insure that you will be in the proper order when you proceed across the stage to receive your diploma. It is important that you follow the instructions of the marshals as they guide you through the ceremony.