Prior to the ceremony there will be a Faculty Breakfast in the Laura Lee Blanton Building at 8:45 a.m. The faculty should assemble in academic dress no later than 9:45 a.m. in the Blanton Building lobby.

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If you have questions regarding the Faculty Breakfast, please email ceremonies@smu.edu or call 214-768-3417.
 

Retired and current faculty will assemble in academic dress no later than 9:45 a.m. in the lobby of the Blanton Building.  The faculty will process together to Moody Coliseum, lead by the retired faculty.  The procession begins moving at 9:50 a.m.  The Faculties remain standing until the President takes his seat.  With respect to the removal or replacement of mortar boards, follow the lead of the President.  After the Benediction, the Platform Party will lead the recessional, followed by the Faculties in a single-file line until reaching the sidewalk outside the building. 

If you wish to rent your academic regalia, you may do so at the SMU Bookstore.  Faculty are encouraged to check with their departments to determine rental policies. To process your order they will need the following information: 

• Complete Name
• Weight
• Height (with shoes)
• Cap Size
• Degree
• Name of school where degree was earned
• City and State of school
• Phone number where you can be reached
• Department on campus

You may transmit the above information via phone, fax, email, or in person at the bookstore.  If you call the bookstore, any clerk can assist you.  If you email or fax the request, please put “To the attention of Commencement Regalia” on your request. 

            214-768-2435 (phone)
            214-768-3350 (fax)
            Sm526@bncollege.com (email)

You may also order online at www.herffjones.com/college/graduation.

To ensure that regalia arrives in time, please place your order by November 9^th.