University Commencement

Prohibited Items List for Attendees

  • Unopened packages.
  • Seat cushions and seats with back rests.
  • Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to guns, ammunition or knives (regardless of size).
  • Leatherman or similar tools.
  • Sharp and/or pointed objects (scissors, knitting needles, box cutters, etc.).
  • Mace or pepper spray.
  • Spray containers, aerosols, flammable liquids.
  • Air horns.
  • Explosives or fireworks.
  • Laser lights or pointers.
  • Containers of any type—glass bottles (perfume, drink bottles, etc.), cans or thermoses.
  • Foods that can be used as projectiles (oranges, apples, pears, etc.).
  • Alcohol of any kind.
  • Signs, banners or posters.
  • Balloons.
  • Coolers, grocery bags, tote bags or duffel bags.
  • Backpacks purses larger than 12”x12”x12”.
  • Poles or tripods.
  • Laptops.
  • Umbrellas.
  • Metal objects.