Information for Faculty
Brandeis University will hold its 61st Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. This page contains helpful information specifically for faculty. The final Commencement schedule will be posted in this space following final exams in spring 2012.
Attendance Registration
In spring 2012 you will be notified when the online registration is available to register your participation in commencement exercises. This information will assist us to plan for and coordinate a smooth-running event.
Regalia
The university will rent caps, gowns and hoods for you if you do not have your own regalia. The online registration (when available in spring 2012) will give you an opportunity to order regalia.
Robing for Main Commencement
On Commencement day, the dance studio in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center (basement level) will be open for robing beginning at 7:30 a.m. Faculty will assemble for the academic procession promptly between 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the dance studio.
Robing for Mini-Commencements
Normally, faculty bring their regalia to the Mini-Commencement sites. Please work with your department administrator if you require an alternate arrangement.
Schedule for Commencement Day
Following is the tentative schedule for the main Commencement ceremony in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
- 7:30 a.m. — Regalia not picked up on Friday will be available in the dance studio (basement level).
- 9:30 to 10 a.m. — Faculty robe and assemble for the academic procession in the dance studio.
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Commencement ceremony.
- 12:30 p.m. — Box lunch available in the dance studio.
Tickets for Main Commencement Ceremony
Faculty wishing to attend the 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20, 2012 (and are not marching in the main ceremony) may obtain tickets from the Conference and Event Services Office. You will be notified in spring 2012 when these tickets will be available. A maximum of two tickets will be issued per person with the presentation of a current Brandeis ID.
Faculty members who are marching in the main Commencement ceremony do not need a ticket. However, if you are marching and would like a ticket for a guest, you may order one through the online registration link, available in spring 2012.
Parking
On Commencement day, all Gosman Center parking lots will be closed for general use and accessible only to those individuals with VIP blue-and-orange fluorescent hang-tag parking permits. Medical and handicapped parking information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Conference and Events at (781) 736-4300.
Faculty should park in regular weekday parking lots and walk to ceremony areas.