Prohibited Items
at the University Commencement Ceremony
- Any food items (Note: A medical condition permits the admission of a small portion of a soft food item in a clear plastic bag.)
- Water bottles
- Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to guns, ammunition or knives (regardless of size)
- Leatherman or similar tools
- Sharp and/or pointed objects (scissors, knitting needles, box cutters, etc.)
- Unopened packages of any kind (i.e. graduation presents)
- Mace or pepper spray
- Spray containers, aerosols, flammable liquids, lighters, matches
- Air horns
- Explosives or fireworks
- Laser lights or pointers
- Containers of any type—glass bottles (perfume, drink bottles, etc.), cans, or thermoses
- Alcohol of any kind
- Signs, banners or posters
- Balloons
- Coolers, grocery bags, tote bags or duffel bags
- Backpacks purses larger than 12”x12”x12”
- Poles or tripods
- Laptops
- Umbrellas
- Metal objects
