Guest Info for Senior Celebration
- There is no limit to the number of guests each student can bring. Tickets are not required and seating is unreserved. The celebration will be live-streamed and recorded for viewing after the event.
- You can share photos of your graduate on the big screen in the Mullins. Starting now, through the ceremony start just text photos to 251-220-1722.
- Yes, the event will also be livestreamed. You can watch it here.
- Park once and take the bus or walk to your destinations. Police officers will direct traffic and parking. Traffic advisories can be found here.
- What about accessible parking? Guests with state-issued accessible parking plates/placards or guests escorting family members with mobility issues will be directed to the closest available accessible parking by the Mullins.
- Cameras are welcome. Please be courteous to each other and refrain from blocking the aisles. A professional photographer will take photos of graduates walking across the stage..
- Please dress comfortably. The Mullins is air-conditioned; however, it does get warm. Students must arrive in their caps and gowns. Shoes should be appropriate for walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
- There is no bad view, or perfect seat. Graduating seniors will be seated in reserved areas on the floor. You will be able to see your graduate cross the stage on the ”jumbotron” screen.
- Reserved seating for guests with limited mobility will be available; arrive early to secure. Elevator access is available. Please note that guests needing wheelchairs must make arrangements to bring their own; wheelchairs are not provided.
- For guests that require the services of an interpreter, please contact Disability Services. The celebration will be shown on large screens in the event venue and live captioned.
- If you have any questions about the college's celebration, please email coeadvising [at] umass [dot] edu (coeadvising[at]umass[dot]edu).
SECURITY AT MULLINS CENTER
All guests and graduates will be required to walk through metal detectors when entering the venue. To expedite the process, we ask guests and graduates to remove cell phones from their pockets. Purses, diaper bags, and other small personal bags are allowed but will be inspected at all entrances. No umbrellas. For details on security procedures and a full list of prohibited items please visit the Mullins Center website.