Johnson & Wales Commencement > Denver

Arrival & Assembly

student robing & check-in Upon your arrival to campus the morning of commencement you should be prepared with your gown, cap, hood (if applicable) and tassel. Your gown should be ironed or steamed and you are expected to wear business-casual attire under your gown. You should report to your robing and check-in area:

all associate degree candidates: University Event Center
all bachelor degree candidates and faculty: Chapel

commencement exercises Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 9:00am on the Coors Family Commons. Families should arrive on campus early to find seating. Seating will open at 7:30am for commencement guests and family members. There is no limit to the number of guests who may attend. Seating is not assigned, nor reserved, and it is not covered. Please plan accordingly as this is an outdoor ceremony.

Handicapped accommodations are available. Staff members will be able to help those who need assistance to and from the seating area.

Commencement is expected to last approximately an hour and a half.

Students will not receive their diplomas during the ceremony. It will be mailed after the ceremony, once all outstanding items are complete, to the address provided on the graduation application.

a note on conduct Commencement is an event worth celebrating but the ceremony itself is a formal affair that requires dignity, professionalism and respect. It is formal out of respect for; the effort you have put into earning your credential, the family members who have come to witness your success, the distinguished guests who will be honored along with you during the day and out of deep respect for Johnson & Wales University as an institution. Your understanding and cooperation in keeping the ceremony formal and free of distractions such as alcohol consumption, pranks such as silly string and beach balls and unwarranted behavior and vocal disruptions during the ceremony will help make the event worthy of the time everyone has committed to it.

photography and videography To maintain the solemnity of the ceremony, no one will be allowed onto the main floor to take photographs or videos. A professional photographer and videographer have been retained to take no-obligation photos of the graduates. Photos will be made available by Chappell Studio Inc., who will contact you directly and give you the opportunity to purchase photos. The ceremony will also be videotaped by Chappell Studio. Within a month of commencement, a passport-sized photo proof will be mailed to the permanent address of the graduate. Online photo viewing will also be available to facilitate the ordering process. Orders will be received within ten days of order placement. Photography is provided by Chappell Studio, Inc. To place orders or for questions, please phone 1-641-472-6892 or visit www.chappell.com.

commencement parking Parking will be available on the northwest corner of 17th Street and Quebec Street (the large lot located near the School of Education). As always, we encourage carpooling to campus, as parking is limited for major university events.