Dear Graduating Students,

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024 at Unified Commencement on Saturday, May 18. This email outlines the policies in place for commencement events including enhanced measures to ensure a safe and celebratory experience for all.

Tickets will be required for all graduates and attendees at Unified Commencement at Yulman Stadium. Graduating students eligible to walk in the May 18 ceremony can request tickets for themselves and their guests at the following link:

Wristbands will be required for all graduating students to participate in school ceremonies and Unified Commencement. Students must bring their Splash ID or government-issued ID to the ceremony to receive their wristband. For students not attending school ceremonies, wristbands can also be issued at student lineup at Unified Commencement.

This wristband will be the graduating students' credential to participate in commencement exercises, both at school ceremonies and Unified Commencement. Students will not be permitted on stages or in student lineup/seating areas without the university-issued wristband. Again, a wristband will not be issued without the student showing their Splash ID or government-issued ID confirming eligibility.

The following security measures apply to all students, faculty, staff, and guests participating in commencement events. As with home football games, all attendees and participants at Unified Commencement and school-based ceremonies will go through security and bag checks. Please arrive early to all events to allow adequate time.

 

Clear Bag Policy: The University's Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for Unified Commencement and all other school-based diploma and hooding ceremonies. Approved bags are as follows:

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, non-clear garment bags (clear plastic garment bags, such as those distributed at the dry cleaner, are permitted); briefcases; duffel bags; laptop bags; purses; backpacks (solid); fanny packs; mesh bags; patterned plastic bags; camera cases; hard or soft coolers; oversized totes; and reusable grocery bags.

Prohibited Items: The following items are not allowed into any commencement-related event or student line-up areas and will be confiscated: flags, banners, signs of any size or type; alcohol; artificial noisemakers (including drums, thunder sticks, or other instruments); any type of bag not permitted by the Clear Bag Policy; contraband; containers of any kind; bottles and cans; coolers; fireworks; flammables; footballs or throwing objects; glass; laser pointers; outside food and beverages (except one factory-sealed water bottle); projectiles; stadium seatback chairs with aluminum/metal; stickers; sticks; bats; poles; clubs; strollers (collapsible umbrella strollers that fit under guest’s seat are permitted); weapons (even with concealed weapons permit); drones; or any other item(s) deemed unacceptable by stadium security and Tulane University.

 

Handheld umbrellas, including graduating students' second line umbrellas, are permitted and will be inspected upon arrival.

By participating in commencement exercises, you agree to abide by the Code of Student Conduct and Freedom of Expression Philosophy and Protocols. Tulane University promotes and protects the free exchange of ideas. Freedom of expression includes the ability to engage or not to engage in the exchange, examination, and discussion of ideas or the choice not to engage. It does not include the right to disrupt the freedom of others. Therefore, we prohibit the physical or virtual disruption, shouting down, blocking, or suppressing of a protest, demonstration, program, or event. Disruptions of this nature will result in removal from the event. These include but are not limited to the following:

Please note all policies and guidelines above are subject to change. Additional information for students participating in Unified Commencement will be emailed tomorrow (subject line Know Before You Go). This email will outline arrival times and locations for all Unified Commencement participants.

 

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in making Commencement for Tulane's Class of 2024 a celebratory, safe, and enjoyable experience for all.

 

2024 Commencement Planning Team

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