Prior to the ceremony there will be a Faculty breakfast beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Blanton Building.  If you are participating as a Faculty Marshal for Commencement Convocation, you are encouraged to report to the Dedman Center (or your assigned location) by 8:20 a.m.
 

Retired and current faculty will assemble in academic dress no later than 9:10 a.m. in the Blanton Building lobby.  The faculty will process together to Moody Coliseum, lead by the retired faculty.  The procession begins moving at 9:20 a.m. following the members of the graduation candidates of 2012 onto the main floor of the Coliseum.  The Faculties remain standing until the President is seated.  With respect to the removal or replacement of mortarboards, 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 department's rental policies. To process your order they will need the following information: 

• Last Name
• First Name
• 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 the first week of April. 

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