Parents, Visitors, and Families

Important Commencement Information

  • Commencement Map - An updated map containing information about seating, restroom locations, accessibility, water stations, first aid, and much more.
  • Graduation Caps and Gowns - All graduating seniors are required to purchase their cap and gown online no later than April 9, 2012 at 8:59 p.m. Official Graduation Announcements are also available for purchase (optional) and will be shipped to the address of your choice.
  • Accessibility Information - Download a PDF detailing seating, restrooms, and other accessibility information for persons with disabilities. Special parking and a drop-off zone is available for guests with limited mobility. An ASL interpreter will be provided at both Baccalaureate and Commencement.
  • Wireless Access - Whitman offers the Wi-Fi Hotspot to campus visitors who do not have a Whitman user account.  Anyone can connect to "whitman_wifi_hotspot" to gain internet access from their mobile device.  Please note that the existing "whitman_wireless" network is reserved for faculty, staff and students and requires a log-in to access.
  • Professional Photos - Detailed instructions for how to order photographs and/or DVD following Commencement.
  • Flowers & Leis - Pre-order flowers and leis for your senior to wear at Commencement. (optional)
  • Diploma Frame – Order a frame for your senior's diploma. (optional)
  • Yearbook - An entirely student-run production, the 2012 yearbook covers popular events, student housing, club and varsity sports teams, art shows, plays, theatre productions, Greek life, student clubs and more!
  • Extreme Weather Plan - In the event of extreme weather, the Commencement ceremony will move indoors and begin at a later time than regularly scheduled.  Due to limited seating indoors, different groups attending Commencement will be asked to watch the ceremony at different locations. Extreme weather is defined as conditions that are unsafe, such as severe winds, hail, or lightning.  Conditions which are merely uncomfortable, such as steady or intermittent rain, will not result in the invoking of the Extreme Weather Plan.  Please click through to learn more about the Extreme Weather Plan