On commencement day, student workers are needed from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Shifts generally range from two to seven hours. Registration and parking positions are generally four hours with a break between ceremonies. Ushers and Marshals generally work through the end of the ceremony and also serve as the clean up crew.

In addition, we'll need some students to work additional hours (set-up) on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, Dec. 16. Please indicate on your application if you would like to work additional hours. Also, please send a copy of your class schedule with your application.

A mandatory training session is held on Thursday, May 8 in the lower level of Kolf Sports Center (athletics conference room). At this time, we'll go over your role in the ceremony, give you a tour of Kolf and answer any questions you might have. We'll also complete the needed paperwork for payroll and human resources. The tentative times for training sessions are as follows:

2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Parking attendants
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Registration Workers
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Ushers
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Marshals
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Platform party attendants, special ushers, etc. (plus make-up session).

By accepting a position as a commencement worker, you are accepting a significant responsibility to our graduates, their families and this university. It is extremely important that you are able to attend the training session as well your commencement shift. We do not staff back up personnel, so we depend upon you to fulfill your commitment.