AMBASSADORS AND VOLUNTEERS
University volunteers are available to assist you. Look for individuals wearing West Virginia University name tags or lanyards.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you made arrangements with the Office of Accessibility Services, please follow the instructions that were provided to you. Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
COURTESY
West Virginia University asks that guests remain in their seats. For the safety and security of the participants, guests are not permitted to approach the stage to take personal photos of, present gifts to or congratulate the graduates. Air horns or other noise-making devices should not be used. Please turn your cell phone to “silent” and remember that graduates will remain with their class for the duration of the ceremony. To avoid disrupting the view of others in the audience, signs and banners will not be permitted inside the Coliseum. Your cooperation is appreciated.
DIPLOMAS
Names listed in this program are taken from applications for graduation made to the West Virginia University Office of the University Registrar. Registration for graduation does not ensure that graduate names appear in this program, and this document is not an official record of degrees awarded. Participation in Commencement does not constitute graduation from West Virginia University. Students who have met the academic criteria required for their program of study will have their degree conferred by the University and will receive their diploma in the mail. Please contact the Office of the University Registrar at 304-293- 5355 or registrar@mail.wvu.edu with questions.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
In an emergency, event staff will guide guests and graduates to the nearest exit. If medical attention is needed, EMS is available to assist. Please seek out a University volunteer to assist you.
FLORAL SALES
Proceeds benefit West Virginia University’s Horticulture Club and Plant and Soil Sciences Club.
LOST AND FOUND
Please call 304-293-7132 to make inquiries about any lost and found items. Unclaimed items will be retained for 90 days.
PHOTOGRAPHY
West Virginia University contracts with GradImages to capture the special memories of Commencement. A photograph of each student will be taken as they cross the stage. Graduates will be sent electronic copies of their photo proofs within 48 hours of their ceremony. All electronic communication will be private and secure and will be sent to the email address indicated by the graduate. Visit gradimages.com for complete information.
SURVEY
Following the ceremony, please take a moment to share your opinion of WVU Commencement. Your responses will be used to strengthen and shape future events: graduation.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is a tobacco-free campus.