{"id":6,"date":"2022-03-01T14:58:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T14:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement-draft\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:23:34","slug":"prepare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/prepare\/for-graduating-students\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"graduate students with diplomas\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/01\/for-graduating-students-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-graduating-students\">For graduating students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How do I (RSVP) register for Commencement? How do I order my cap and gown? How do I secure my tickets? What happens on Commencement day?<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/prepare\/for-faculty\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"faculty members coming down escalator in DCU\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/01\/commencement-faculty.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-faculty\">For faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything you need to know about ordering your academic regalia and participating in Commencement.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-important-dates-amp-deadlines\">Important Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 20, 2026:<\/strong> Deadline to confirm your attendance (RSVP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 20, 2026:<\/strong> Deadline to order your cap and gown. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 12\u201313, 2026:<\/strong> Students must pick up their caps and gowns, between noon to 7 p.m. in Higgins University Center, Grace Conference Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 18, 2026:<\/strong> \u201cThe Big Day,\u201d undergraduate students must arrive at the DCU Center at 8:30 a.m. and graduate students at 1:00 p.m. Shuttle buses from Atwood Plaza to the DCU Center will be provided for <strong>students<\/strong> throughout the day starting at 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/prepare\/for-graduating-students\/\">View More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etiquette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DCU Center has its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcucenter.com\/visitor-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">own set of policies<\/a>\u00a0for allowed\/prohibited items. That means no helium balloons or parcels, but you can take photos and videos from your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Tickets will be scanned at entrances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Each entrance has metal detectors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signs will not be permitted<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bag policy<\/strong><br>Small wristlets of a\u00a0maximum size of 8 x 10 inches will be permitted. Medical bags and diaper bags will be allowed and will be checked prior to entry. All other bags such as cross-body, larger totes, backpacks, duffle bags, etc. will not be permitted for public events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food and beverage policy<\/strong><br>No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the DCU Center. We will have concession stands open with options for your indulgence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcucenter.com\/visitor-information\/\">DCU Center Visitor Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-where-to-eat\">Where to eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents, students, and family members choose to dine out following the conclusion of the commencement ceremony. We encourage our guests to visit the Central Massachusetts Visitors&nbsp;website&nbsp;when considering the dining options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercentralma.org\/food-drink\/restaurants\/\">Local Restaurants<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/01\/campus-store.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2504 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/01\/campus-store.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/01\/campus-store-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/01\/campus-store-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gifts-for-graduates\">Gifts for graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Campus Store offers a wide variety of items, including many great gifts for graduates. Order online, or visit the store at 918 Main Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Monday, May 11 \u2013 Thursday, May 14: <\/strong><\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Friday, May 15: <\/strong><\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Saturday, May 16: <\/strong><\/strong>10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sunday, May 17: <\/strong><\/strong>9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Monday, May 18: <\/strong><\/strong>8 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"http:\/\/store.clarku.edu\/\">Order online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cta-bar-container red abut-end has-green-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 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