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Faculty & Staff Commencement Staff Support

Volunteer at Commencement Weekend 2025

 
Attention SMC faculty and staff, and thank you in advance for volunteering to support the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Commencement Ceremonies, please complete this form by Friday, May 2, 2025
 
Undergraduate Commencement: Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9 am
Graduate & Professional Studies Commencement: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 10 am
 
 
Mark your Calendars:
 
  • Volunteer Assignments Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • Volunteer Info Session: 1 pm - 3 pm, Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Soda Activity Center, Claeys Lounge
  • Crowd Management Training: Virtual, Link to be provided
 

Your Information

Which day(s) will you provide support?
Please use xxx-xxx-xxxx format. Please list your cell phone so that we can contact you on Commencement day.
MARSHALLS

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Wear Regalia and Usher cords
  • Assist with queueing graduands in the Turf Field prior to the Processional
  • Lead the Class of 2025 in both the Processional and Recessional during the ceremony
  • Assist as needed during the ceremony
  • Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Two (2) Marshalls from each School are needed to guide the graduating class through the ceremony from start to finish. Represent your School and see every single one of your students cross the stage.
USHERS, GREETERS & TICKET TAKERS

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Stationed at entrance or within SMC Stadium
  • Welcome Guests & Collect Ticket Stubs 
  • Verbally direct Guests to seating options
  • Breakfast & Lunch Provided
ADA USHERS

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Assist guests to Accessible Seating Areas
  • Assist guests as needed during and after ceremony
  • Breakfast & Lunch Provided
PROCESSIONAL LINE-UP / QUEUEING

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Proceed to School Check-In Canopy at Turf Field
  • Check in graduands and distribute their Stage Name Cards
  • Assist with line-up at the correct school location, and in numerical order based on their commencement cards
  • Breakfast & Lunch Provided
SMC FLEET: GOLF CART/VAN DRIVERS

Required:

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Pick up your numbered golf cart or SMC Van from Facilities Services
  • Provide shuttle service for guests on your assigned route
  • Breakfast & Lunch Provided
FLAG BEARERS / COLOR GUARDS

Responsibilities

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Proceed to the Turf Field
  • Put on a black gown (unless you are already dressed in regalia or you're wearing your dress uniform)
  • Carry a flag/school galphalon and lead the processional into the stadium
  • Breakfast included
Faculty, Staff, Students and Veterans are welcome to volunteer as our Commencement Color Guards.
INFORMATION BOOTH

Responsibilities:

  • Check-in to receive your Commencement Staff lanyard & Commencement Access Pass
  • Support attendee questions from Information Booth in Vendor Zone
  • Guide attendees to the correct areas
  • Breakfast & Lunch Provided

Commencement Weekend represents the culmination of our collective efforts, and it is through your contributions and dedication that we are able to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025.

Thank you,
Commencement Committee