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CLEAR BAG REQUIREMENT — In the interest of public safety, all venues will adhere to a clear bag requirement for all Commencement Ceremonies.
- The implementation of these measures is intended to enhance public safety on campus.
- Approved clear bags are listed below and can be purchased online or in person from the University’s bookstore.
  - Approved bags are bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12”x6”x12”.
- To Purchase clear bags online, go to: University Bookstore Online
PROHIBITED ITEMS — This is a list of items NOT ALLOWED!!! Please DO NOT bring these items to campus!!!
- NO GUNS or WEAPONS
- NO AIRHORNS
- NO WHISTLES
- NO COW BELLS
- NO BALLOONS
- NO FLOWERS
- NO CAKES
- NO ANIMALS (Except service animals. Advance notice must be provided to the Tuskegee University Police Department for any service animals attending the commencement ceremony).
PUBLIC PARKING (ON SATURDAY)
- FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT — [Parking NOT ALLOWED on campus—must take Shuttle]. The general public attendees should park at BTW High School or TIMS Middle School and catch the Shuttle to campus. Shuttles will begin pickup at 10:45 am.
SECURITY SCREENINGS, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- See the Security measures that will be taken, Medical Services available, and Safety protocols that will be in place. Security, Medical and Safety
TRAFFIC, PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICES
- Be sure to check for updates on Traffic, Parking and Shuttles: Parking and Shuttle Info
ADA ACCESSIBILITY INFO
- Find out about the ADA Accessibility here: ADA Accessibility
TICKETS
- You must have a Ticket to enter the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.
- Tickets will be issued to the Graduating Student, who will issue their tickets to their guests.
OVERFLOW LOCATIONS
- If you did not receive a Ticket, or arrive too late to enter the ceremony, you may watch the ceremony from one of the Overflow locations (TU Chapel or Logan Hall) where it will be Livestreamed.