Commencement courtesies

In order to ensure an enjoyable experience for all graduates' families and guests, the University asks your kind cooperation with the following during the Commencement ceremony:

• Please keep the main aisles clear of strollers, camera tripods, and other personal belongings at all times - this is particularly important for the safety of the graduates and faculty during the processional and recessional.
• Guests are asked to silence cell phones and pagers during the Commencement ceremony.
• Please refrain from using umbrellas, shoulder-mounted cameras, or other possible visual obstructions in areas where they may block the view of other guests during the ceremony.
• Please be courteous of the noise level while students' names are being read during the presentation of diplomas.
• Please do not bring pets/animals to campus on the day of Commencement (with the exception of service animals for our guests with a disability).

COVID-19 health and safety measures

Messiah University is committed to the health and safety of our graduates and their guests, and anticipates that we will be continuing our current COVID-19 mitigation practices throughout Commencement weekend--including wearing masks and physically distancing both indoor and outdoors, hand sanitizing, etc. We also ask all guests to refrain from coming to campus who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to confirmed COVID-positive individuals. 

Questions?

Commencement is a long-awaited time of celebration, and the details above will help to assure a special and memorable day for everyone. For special needs or questions that you may have regarding Commencement weekend, please contact the University's Office of Conference and Event Services at (717) 691-6009. We look forward to seeing you and your family at Commencement!