The platform party and faculty brunch will be held immediately following the Commencement Ceremony in the Feldman Ballroom.
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Celebrate and participate
This page includes helpful information for University of Rochester faculty to help them take part in all that Commencement Weekend has to offer.
Advanced regalia orders were due by Friday, March 24. All regalia will be available for pick up at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore (1305 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620).
If you own your regalia, you may wear it to participate in the Commencement ceremony or other events.
There will not be regalia drop-off locations on River Campus after the Commencement Ceremony. You may keep the regalia you have ordered through the weekend if you plan to attend your school’s graduation ceremony.
Regalia drop-off dates, locations, and times
Friday, May 12
- Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Eastman Bookstore Support Location (Kilbourn Hall Lobby): 1 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 13
- Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Eastman Bookstore Support Location (Kilbourn Hall Lobby): 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Event and Classroom Management Help Desk in Hoyt G15: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 14
- Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Eastman Bookstore Support Location (Kilbourn Hall Lobby): 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
After Commencement Weekend, rentals can only be returned at the Bookstore location during regular operating hours (Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).
School and department contacts
Find your school or department graduation ceremony point of contact