- Saturday | December 19 10:00 AM
Event Details
Additional Ticket Information
Ticket reservations for all commencement ceremonies will open on March 24th at noon. All graduates will be alerted to the reservation window ahead of it opening and will receive more information via their JMU email in the coming weeks.
General Public tickets are not available. All tickets must be resereved by a graduate.
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Food & Beverages
- Concession stands will be open with food and non-alcohol beverage options during commecemet ceremonies.
- Each guest is permitted to bring one (1) unopened bottle of water into the arena.
- No other outside food or drink will be permitted inside the arena during commencement.
- Glass and metal containers are prohibited.
- All guest will be screened with walk through metal detection (WTMD) upon entry. It is strongly suggested that guests do not bring bags inside the arena.
Camera Policy
Still cameras are permitted. However, in no instance may photography interfere with access ways, aisles, or other guests' enjoyment of the ceremonies. Video cameras, monopods and tripods are not permitted. This event will be live-streamed.
Prohibited Items
- Alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, fireworks
- Animals (service animals are permitted)
- Bags larger than 12”x12”x12”
- Balloons
- Coolers
- Glass and metal containers
- Noise makers and other devices that impede the ceremonies
- Food and beverages (though one unopened bottle of water per person and food for a baby or for health reasons are permitted.) Concessions open when doors open and are located throughout the arena.
- Signs, flags, banners, or obscene or indecent clothing
- Large Strollers (umbrella style are permitted)
- Wheelies, bicycles and skateboards
- Wrapped gifts
Allowed Items
- One unopened bottle of water per person
- Small strollers (umbrella style)
- Flowers and small floral balloons
- Still cameras
Parking Information
The following lots are within a short walking distance to the Atlantic Union Bank Center:
- Ballard Parking Deck (Ballard Parking Deck) – 1700 Jeff Bourne Way
- Lots D3, C12, and R4 – 1400 Carrier Drive (these lots are across from the Festival Center)
Accessible parking is located on every level of the Ballard Parking Deck (the parking deck adjacent to the Atlantic Union Bank Center).