{"id":148727,"date":"2025-04-28T10:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=148727"},"modified":"2025-04-28T10:21:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:21:27","slug":"are-you-ready-for-commencement-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/are-you-ready-for-commencement-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready for Commencement? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Super Bowl champion, Ole Miss alumnus to address graduates<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>University of Mississippi<\/strong> is ready to celebrate more than 5,500 graduates at its 172nd Commencement ceremonies from May 7 to 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning Convocation is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday (May 10) in <strong>The Grove<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is a campuswide celebration of graduation that includes university awards and the main Commencement speaker. Students and faculty, dressed in academic regalia, sit in the Grove with the banners of the university&#8217;s schools and colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A.J. Brown<\/strong>, <strong>Super Bowl<\/strong> champion <strong>Philadelphia Eagle<\/strong>, former <strong>Ole Miss<\/strong> standout wide receiver and philanthropist, will give the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/7228d2468f814f4c8c2594670f6ef863\/1\/0758ef8399a3e9f437dcdab75b98a98b7fb1110eebb17705255a540bbc79b057?cache_buster=1745604722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commencement address<\/a>\u00a0on The Grove stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 3,900 May graduates, 630 December 2024 graduates and 940 August 2025 graduates will be among those participating in ceremonies throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand-held signs are not permitted in any Commencement ceremonies to avoid blocking the line of sight for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details on the events, visit the university&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/7228d2468f814f4c8c2594670f6ef863\/2\/c409a22ab73a0cd0b8a0da7675e20c4ef0df13672c61b733310c116e075113e5?cache_buster=1745604722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commencement website<\/a>, which includes travel, parking and schedule information to help graduates and their guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full Commencement Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All events will be held at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, unless otherwise noted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wednesday (May 7)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30 a.m. \u2013 Master of Business Administration ceremony, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noon \u2013 College of Liberal Arts master\u2019s degree ceremony, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30 p.m. \u2013 School of Applied Sciences master\u2019s degree ceremony, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 p.m. \u2013 Graduate School doctoral hooding ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday (May 8)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11 a.m. \u2013 School of Pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30 p.m. \u2013 School of Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 p.m. \u2013 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday (May 9)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. \u2013 School of Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noon \u2013 School of Journalism and New Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 p.m. \u2013 School of Applied Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6:30 p.m. \u2013 School of Business Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saturday (May 10)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. \u2013 Convocation, the Grove. Rain location: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 a.m. \u2013 General Studies, Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts. This is a ticketed event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 a.m. \u2013 Patterson School of Accountancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:30 p.m. \u2013 School of Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 p.m. \u2013 College of Liberal Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parking and Transportation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking for ceremonies in the Pavilion will be available in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/7228d2468f814f4c8c2594670f6ef863\/3\/a770e46dcc3fb4a0e9b68ea75552423a05bdef0c10724ba20cb496907b94d141?cache_buster=1745604722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pavilion Parking Garage and in lots along Hill Drive<\/a>. For ceremonies in the Ford Center, guest parking will be in surrounding lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carpooling is strongly encouraged, and parking is not permitted along roadways, sidewalks or grassy areas.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/7228d2468f814f4c8c2594670f6ef863\/4\/71683054affd95c33e293cf1de4c770cfe7b5d36b096c82103e4f9af183e812e?cache_buster=1745604722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford-University Transit<\/a>&nbsp;serves the city of Oxford and the university. serves the city of Oxford and the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complimentary shuttles will be available in all lots surrounding the Pavilion. A shuttle tent in front of the Pavilion will allow guests to wait for the shuttles that will return them to their vehicles after ceremonies conclude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No parking or drop-off will be available on University Avenue or the Circle for Convocation. Once Convocation starts, vehicle access to the Grove is limited until the ceremony concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most up-to-date information, consult the university\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/7228d2468f814f4c8c2594670f6ef863\/5\/146272d596db00576490de4df6cb649775549f3476525e3cb3b662eaf2180d08?cache_buster=1745604722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commencement website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessibility Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA parking: Accessible parking for all Pavilion ceremonies is recommended in the Pavilion garage off Hill Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complimentary shuttles will be available in all lots surrounding the Pavilion. A shuttle tent in front of the Pavilion will allow guests to wait for the shuttles that will return them to their vehicles after ceremonies conclude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA parking for ceremonies at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is available in designated spots in the Ford Center lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA seating: ADA seating is available in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Speak with the ushers upon arrival for assistance. ADA seating is available in the Pavilion and for morning convocation in the Grove. See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/7228d2468f814f4c8c2594670f6ef863\/6\/ba23c916f8ba16782b37bc47765cb852c61413dc67a0e348fab026e82b3a2149?cache_buster=1745604722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2025 Commencement site for details<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASL interpreters and closed captioning: Each ceremony will be interpreted by ASL interpreters, and closed captioning is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emergency Medical Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All information booths and ceremony venues will have basic first aid kits. EMS will be staged at various locations and available for rapid response. For immediate assistance, dial 911 or call the University Police Department, 662-915-4911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campus Dining Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All campus dining locations will be open regular hours on Monday and Tuesday (May 5-6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wednesday (May 7)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Union:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chick-fil-A: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panda Express: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blenz Bowls: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qdoba: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food trucks:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Tea: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick Thai: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotbox Hibachi: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G&amp;G Fry: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday (May 8)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Union:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chick-fil-A: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panda Express: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blenz Bowls: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qdoba: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food trucks:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Tea: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotbox Hibachi: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick Thai: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday (May 9)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Union:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chick-fil-A: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panda Express: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blenz Bowls: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qdoba: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 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