{"id":5,"date":"2012-04-12T14:55:05","date_gmt":"2012-04-12T19:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.maryville.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:50:51","slug":"commencement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.pp-content-box h3 {\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n}\n.location-text {\n    font-size: 19px; \n    color: black; \n    font-weight: 900;\n}\n.pp-black-background {\n    padding-top: 70px;\n    padding-bottom: 70px;\n    background-color: black;\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/background-black.png');\n    -webkit-background-size: cover;\n    -moz-background-size: cover; \n    -o-background-size: cover;\n    background-size: cover;\n}\nli.list {\n    margin-bottom: 15px !important;\n}\nol, ul, dl {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 19px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    font-family: 'Lato', serif;\n    margin-top: 8px;\n    color: #666768;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/10\/graduation-day001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"maryville commencement ceremony\" width=\"100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>   <!--------      NAV BAR AREA \n\n    \n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ce1126; margin-bottom: -38px; margin-top: -16px;\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x grid-margin-y small-up-2 medium-up-2 large-up-4\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"#schedule\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"#resource\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>Virtual Fair<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n           \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"#faq\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n ------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">Commencement Announcements<\/h2>\n<p>    We\u2019re excited to celebrate our graduates! Mark your calendars for these special ceremonies.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\">\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/community.maryville.edu\/s\/article\/how-do-i-apply-for-graduation \">APPLY FOR<br \/>\nGRADUATION<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\">IMPORTANT DATES &#038; INFO<br \/>\nFOR GRADUATES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>    <a name=\"schedule\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p><!--------     FALL CEREMONIES  ----------><\/p>\n<div class=\"pp-black-background clearfix pp-under-video-margin-top\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<div class=\"pp-three-focus\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white; margin-top: -10px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">Fall 2025 Ceremonies<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" data-equalizer>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\" data-equalizer-watch>\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Saturday, December 6, 2025<\/h3>\n<p>                        <center><span class=\"location-text\"> Maryville University Auditorium<\/span> <\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 a.m. &#8211; EdD Cohort 12B and Cohort 12C and EdD Cohort 44 and Cohort 45<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/GI1GEBpfZxs\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:30 p.m. \u2013 Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/wWdf679jzbU\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\" data-equalizer-watch>\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Sunday, December 14, 2025<\/h3>\n<p>                         <center><span class=\"location-text\"> The Factory at The District in Chesterfield<\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>   10 a.m. \u2013 Undergraduate Ceremony <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Health Professions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/fu7p3cugeI0\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>   1:30 p.m. \u2013 Graduate Ceremony <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Health Professions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/n6dBEY6rzC0\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--------             SPRING CEREMONIES             ----------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"pp-color-block-plain clearfix pp-under-video-margin-top\" style=\"margin-top: -18px;\">\n<div class=\"pp-three-focus\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white; margin-top: -10px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">Spring 2026 Ceremonies<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/h3>\n<p>                        <center><span class=\"location-text\"> Maryville University Auditorium <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"display:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Maryville+University\/@38.6461863,-90.5062338,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87d8d4ad1ac9fa5b:0x97f3426d16101606!8m2!3d38.6461821!4d-90.5036535!16zL20vMDVzbWsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">650 Maryville University Dr.<br \/>\nTown and Country, Mo. 63141<\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 EdD Cohort 13A, EdD Cohort 46 and EDTL Cohort 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/mv4wx2DS9jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>               <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Friday, May 1, 2026<\/h3>\n<p>                        <center><span class=\"location-text\"> Maryville University <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"display:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Maryville+University\/@38.6461863,-90.5062338,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87d8d4ad1ac9fa5b:0x97f3426d16101606!8m2!3d38.6461821!4d-90.5036535!16zL20vMDVzbWsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">650 Maryville University Dr.<br \/>\nTown and Country, Mo. 63141<\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 p.m. -John E. Simon School of Business Awards of Excellence<\/strong><br \/>\nMaryville University Auditorium<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/_nfX3fcsAgk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences Awards Presentation<\/strong><br \/>\nMaryville University Auditorium<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/cosNUaK-Fuc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>4:30 p.m. Nursing Pinning Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\nThe John E. and Adaline Simon Athletic Center<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/hGKzPqZKrWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>6 p.m. Bascom Honors Medallion Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\nMaryville University Auditorium<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/zHIEpK-wMKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Saturday, May 2, 2026<\/h3>\n<p><center><span class=\"location-text\"> The Factory at The District in Chesterfield<\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. &#8211; College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/KD5vRkpG-Bo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>   <\/p>\n<p><strong>1:30 p.m. &#8211; College of Health Professions Undergraduate Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/BTCOlidgPVI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>   <\/p>\n<p><strong>5 p.m. &#8211; School of Business and School of Education Undergraduate Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/e7P0xNGnX4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>   <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-last-box\">\n<h3>Sunday, May 3, 2026<\/h3>\n<p>                         <center><span class=\"location-text\"> The Factory at The District in Chesterfield<\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 Graduate Ceremony <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/UdUF2bUYrD0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Health Professions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"display:none; color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/d2VuwpP37qs target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>    <!------------------------------ RESOURCES   --------------------------------><\/p>\n<p>    <a name=\"resource\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x pp-program-info-title \">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<h2>Commencement &#038; Alumni Resources<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-program-info-container-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-3 large-up-3\">\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/transcripts\">Request<br \/>Transcripts<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/explorestlouis.com\/things-to-do\/neighborhoods\/chesterfield\/ \">Lodging<br \/>and Dining<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\">Preparing for<br \/> Commencement<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mstore.getugear.com\/\">Gifts<br \/>for Graduates<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/digitaldiploma\/\">Digital<br \/>Diplomas<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/programs\">View Ceremony<br \/>Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>    <!------------------------------ FAQs   --------------------------------><\/p>\n<p>    <a name=\"faq\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #383838; padding-top: 25px; padding-bottom: 80px; margin-bottom: -100px;\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white;\">FAQs &#038; Information<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"accordion\" data-accordion=\"\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Can my guests watch my ceremony virtually?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>Yes, they can click on the links under each ceremony to watch the ceremonies live. Live stream link coming soon!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>What time should we arrive for our ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>Arrive 30-60 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.  Line-up activities begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Do my guests need tickets to attend my ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>All guests attending the undergraduate or graduate commencement ceremonies will require a ticket due to expected high attendance.  Graduates participating in the ceremony do not need a ticket.  <\/li>\n<li>Maryville will send ticket ordering information to students&#8217; Maryville email address for spring ceremonies in February and for fall ceremonies in September.  The communication will include a time frame and instructions to claim tickets. Remaining unclaimed tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.<\/li>\n<li>Guests should be seated fifteen minutes prior to the ceremony. Guests with tickets who arrive ten minutes after the start of the ceremony are not guaranteed seating.  Seating is unassigned. <\/li>\n<li>Graduates and guests should plan to meet outside the venue after the ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>No outside food or beverages are allowed. Please be aware of venue policies prior to attendance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefactorystl.com\/general-information\/venue-rules\/\">click here for The Factory event policy<\/a>. Non-alcoholic beverages and Maryville Alumni gifts will be available for purchase.<\/li>\n<li>If you have commencement ticketing questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:graduation@maryville.edu\">graduation@maryville.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>What do I need to do to prepare for graduation? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"list\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\">preparing for graduation and commencement page<\/a> where students will find the information they need to complete all necessary preparations for participating in Commencement, such as verifying diploma information, name pronunciation, graduation announcements and class rings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"list\">Students should arrive in their regalia. <\/li>\n<li class=\"list\">Cap, gown, and tassel are standard regalia for Commencement ceremonies.  For graduate ceremonies, the addition of a hood is customary. <\/li>\n<li class=\"list\">    Graduates will receive emails to their student email account specific to their ceremony outlining specific arrival times, check-in location, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Where do I order regalia?  <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"list\">Regalia can be ordered within the graduation application or by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jostens.com\/apps\/store\/customer\/1059900\/Maryville-University\">clicking here<\/a>. If you have questions regarding purchasing regalia after the deadline, please call (314) 529-9438 or visit the MStore on Maryville&#8217;s campus. If you have questions regarding orders placed with Jostens, please contact Jostens directly using the contact information provided in your order confirmation email. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Graduate Check-in\/Processional Instructions <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Students should arrive 30-60 minutes prior to the start of their ceremony. Line-up activities will begin 30 minutes prior to each ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>Students should arrive in their regalia and master and doctoral graduates should hold their hoods. <\/li>\n<li>Please leave personal items with your guests as there is not a secure place to store them during the ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>Faculty and Staff will assist in lining up students for the processional.  <\/li>\n<li>For ceremonies at The Factory, check-in will be at The Reverie next door.  At check-in, students will be guided through activities including confirming name pronunciation, obtaining Latin honor cords and military recognition and the career destination survey.<\/li>\n<li>For ceremonies in the Auditorium on campus, check-in will be on the lower level. <\/li>\n<li>Some processionals may include walking outdoors. In the event of rain, graduates are permitted to bring a small umbrella which can be stored under their chair. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>How do I purchase photographs from my Commencement Ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>After commencement, Trotter Photography will email links to each graduate\u2019s Maryville email address for purchase.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>What if my guests have an accessibility need? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p><strong>Accessible Seating <\/strong><br \/>\nThere will be accessible seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We kindly ask that only one companion accompany the individual that needs accommodation. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign Language <\/strong><br \/>\nPlease email <a href=\"mailto:campusevents@maryville.edu\">campusevents@maryville.edu<\/a> no less than three weeks prior to the ceremony if you require a sign language interpreter. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking <\/strong><br \/>\nOn campus, ADA parking is available in Lot 11 at the North Outer 40 entrance. At The Factory, ADA parking is available and marked. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>When should guests arrive? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doors will open for guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>Please be aware of venue policies prior to attendance, click here for The Factory event policy. Non-alcoholic beverages and Maryville Alumni gifts will be available for purchase. <\/li>\n<li>Please be seated fifteen minutes prior to ceremony start time to allow for the processional of graduates. Entrance and exit doors will be blocked during this time. <\/li>\n<li>Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Staff will be present to guide guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>When will guests be seated? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>General seating and accessible seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Staff will be present to help assist guests.<\/li>\n<li>Out of respect for graduates being recognized, guests are asked to remain in their seats for the duration of the ceremony and refrain from blocking aisles and passageways.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Where will the graduates and their guests meet after the ceremony?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>Please arrange to meet your graduate and other guests outside of the venue at the conclusion of the ceremony.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>The Factory Event Policy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefactorystl.com\/general-information\/venue-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thefactorystl.com\/general-information\/venue-rules\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Parking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\nAll parking at the Maryville University campus is free general parking and available on site. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Maryville-Check-in-Map-.pdf\">Download the Maryville University Parking Map<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>All parking at The Factory is free general parking and available on site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/02\/Maryville-University-Commencement-at-The-Factory-in-Chesterfield.pdf\" class=\"button\">Download The Factory Lot Map<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Are flowers or gifts available for purchase at the venue?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Flowers are not available for purchase at the venue, but guests may bring flowers for graduates after the ceremony. Balloons and no signs larger than 11&#8243;x17&#8243; or any sign attached to a stick or pole are permitted during ceremonies.<\/li>\n<li>The M Store, on campus and online, offers great options for Maryville University Alumni gifts.  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Can my children attend the ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the guest seating area.<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are required for all guests, except for children three years of age or under not occupying a seat.<\/li>\n<li>Children will not be permitted to join their parents in the processional, recessional, or on the stage during the ceremony.<\/li>\n<li>Maryville University does not provide childcare. Childcare resources for Missouri: <a href=\"https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/childhood\/child-care\/find-care\">https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/childhood\/child-care\/find-care<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><!----------------- Parking & Directions\n\n \t            \n\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\">\n                <strong>Directions and Parking<\/strong><\/a>\n\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-3 large-up-3\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/campus-map-march-2021.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Map<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Maryville+University\/@38.6456857,-90.505253,16.59z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8d4ad1ac9fa5b:0x97f3426d16101606!8m2!3d38.6449452!4d-90.5045728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directions to Maryville<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"button expand\" href=\"http:\/\/traveler.modot.org\/map\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Road Conditions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n-------><\/p>\n<p><!--------------- CAREER SURVEY\n\n\n \t            \n\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\">\n                <strong>Student Success Career Survey<\/strong><\/a>\n\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color: black; font-weight: 900; font-size: 3rem; text-align: center; font-family: Brush Script MT;\">Congratulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color: #ce1126; font-weight: 900; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\">Celebrate your success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-1 cell\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-7 medium-6 cell\">\n&nbsp;\nIf you have confirmed your next step, please scan the QR code below to share it with us through the career first destination survey. \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-6 cell\">\n&nbsp;\n<a href=\"https:\/\/maryville.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6WMSPYux5umS2ii\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2022\/06\/2022-2023-career-survey-qr.jpg\" alt=\"career success qr code https:\/\/maryville.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6WMSPYux5umS2ii\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-1 cell\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n&nbsp;\n<center><em>Still deciding on your next step? 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