Frequently Asked Questions
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When should I arrive to the Robins Center as a guest?
Seating for Commencement in the Robins Center will be general admission, we recommend that you arrive early. Doors for SPCS and Law will open one hour in advance. Main Commencement doors will open 2 hours in advance of the ceremony.
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How many tickets do we receive and how are they distributed?
Each graduate participating in our Main Ceremony (School of Arts & Sciences, Robins School of Business, and Jepson School of Leadership Studies) is eligible for up to 7 tickets.
Tickets are digital and are now available to be claimed by visiting the link for Marching Order. Please note that students must register using their UR email address. For additional support, please contact commencement@richmond.edu.
Tickets are not required for Law or SPCS ceremonies and guests will not be limited.
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Will there be a professional photographer at the ceremony?
GradImages is pleased to provide photographic services to all graduates. They will be taking photos of every graduate and sending proofs to addresses you provide. Please visit www.gradimages.com/Preregistration to sign up to receive your free proofs of this important day. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
For their own safety and the courtesy of others, guests may not take photographs from the platform (stage). The platform is strictly for graduates.
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What if I am unable to make the ceremony?
We will live stream our ceremonies for SPCS, Law and Main ceremonies. Convenient links to this service will be housed here and commencement.richmond.edu. Additionally these ceremonies are recorded and uploaded to youtube in the days following the ceremony.
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May I bring food and drink in to the Robins Center?
We ask that guests do not bring food or drink to the Commencement Ceremonies.
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Where can I place my stroller, wheelchair, walker, etc.?
Ushers will be available to help with any items that need storing. Additionally, accessible seating will be available for those with wheelchairs or walkers.
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When and where do I meet for Main Commencement?
Graduates will be expected to check in for Main Commencement on Sunday, May 7th from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., following the Graduates Walk for those participating. The check-in area is located in the Weinstein Recreation and Wellness Center. Parents and guests are not permitted in this area.
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