Commencement Conduct Expectations and Consequences

PURPOSE OF GUIDELINES

Commencement is a formal academic ceremony honoring graduates, their families, and the legacy of Morgan State University. To preserve the dignity, safety, and integrity of the ceremony, all participants must follow established conduct expectations.

EXPECTATIONS FOR GRADUATES

Graduates are expected to maintain respectful behavior, follow instructions from staff, remain seated unless directed, refrain from disruptive actions, and dress appropriately.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS

Disorderly conduct, interrupting speakers, unsafe behavior, bringing prohibited items, or failing to comply with staff directives are strictly prohibited.

• Disorderly or disruptive conduct
• Interruption or interference with speakers, program flow, or other graduates
• Aggressive, unsafe, or threatening behavior
• Bringing prohibited items such as air horns, noisemakers, balloons, signs/flags, confetti, weapons, or other disruptive materials inside the venue
• Failure to follow instructions from event staff or law enforcement

CONSEQUENCES

Consequences for violating conduct expectations may include removal from the ceremony, transcript holds, and disciplinary sanctions per the code of student conduct.

STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By participating in Commencement, graduates acknowledge and agree to abide by all expectations and consequences outlined in this document.