What do marshals do at graduation

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Read about their many services on our After Graduation page. UW Commencement. Home Faculty and marshal instructions Faculty apparel. What does it mean if I am Chief or Co-Chief? Chief or Co-chiefs serve a special role at both ceremonies and will need to meet with the principal for further instruction. What should I wear under my robe? Marshals are expected to follow the same dress code as seniors. Anything that sticks out below the robe should be simple and dark.

You should wear comfortable dress shoes. Do not wear any shoes that would make distracting noises as you move about clip-clop. When graduation is a ticketed event, Junior Marshal guests must have tickets to attend. In the past, 2 tickets have been allotted to each marshal. The allotment of graduation tickets to Junior Marshals is determined by the principal each year and is based on allowable occupancy of the graduation facilities, with priority going to guests for graduating students.

Junior Marshal guests do not need tickets to attend the Senior Awards ceremony. The Senior Awards ceremony is an excellent opportunity for Marshal guests to attend without a ticket. As a Junior Marshal, what type of things will I do at the ceremonies? Marshals serve a vital role in helping the ceremonies run smoothly. Marshals for the Faculty Degree candidates are followed by marshals directing the procession of faculty from the South Mall, where they serve as an honor line for degree candidates, to seating on the upper terrace adjacent to the stage.

Marshals for the Platform Party Lastly, marshals lead the platform party, including the Commencement speaker, president and other officials, to the stage. Once the platform party is in position on stage, the Marshal of the University goes to the lectern to announce to President Fenves that the convocation is formed.

President Fenves presides at the ceremony. Skip to main content. Home Faculty : Information for Marshals. Information for Marshals.