Faculty & Staff Commencement Information
Faculty and Staff RSVP
Faculty & Staff can attend the commencement ceremonies to show support and encouragement to their graduated. RSVP is now closed, but you can still attend. Email commencement@wichita.edu for more information.
Day of the Ceremony
Commencement will be implementing a clear bag policy for all graduates, guests, volunteers, faculty and staff.
Faculty & Staff participating in the ceremony are asked to arrive 1 hour prior to the ceremony start time.
All Faculty & Staff will check in at the Champion's Club.
Walking faculty and staff must wear regalia.
After check-in, doctoral advisors will proceed to the Practice Gym for line-up and hooding practice.
Those wishing to eat can do so in the Champions Club.
There is reserved seating available for those who do not wish to walk in Section 118, Rows 11-16.
Hooding
Doctoral Advisors will attend a hooding practice with their student the day of commencement. Please review this video in advance.
Parking
Special parking will be set aside for faculty & staff. A parking map and hangtag will be emailed to faculty and staff who RSVPd by the deadline.
Volunteering
Faculty and staff wishing to volunteer as commencement staff, please visit our volunteer page.
Special Accomodations
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Commencement Office at 316-978-3258 or commencement@wichita.edu.