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