Security
Security measures are in place across venues.
Review details to enter Moby Arena and Canvas Stadium ceremonies with ease.
Metal detectors
All graduates, guests, and employees entering Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena will enter through a metal detector.
Guests unable to be screened through metal detectors, including those with pacemakers or using wheelchairs, will be individually screened with a wand.
Guests who refuse security screening will be denied entry.
Clear bag policy
There is a clear bag policy for events held at Moby Arena and Canvas Stadium, including University-wide Commencement.
The clear bag policy is available here.
Permitted items
- A clear bag that is approximately the size of a one-gallon freezer bag or a small clutch approximately the size of a hand. Bags will be inspected by trained security staff.
- Flowers (no glass vases).
- Signs smaller than 8”x12”.
- Open, empty, crushable, and disposable water bottles to refill in the stadium.
- Baby carriers (must be soft-sided and be able to fit below a chair).
- Seat cushions without frames or metal.
- Cameras and binoculars allowed but cannot be in a bag or case.
- One-gallon freezer bag (like Ziplock).
- Accommodation may be available for medically necessary items. See the accessibility section of the FAQ below.
Prohibited items
- Signs larger than 8”x12” to not obstruct other’s views.
- Vapes, knives and firearms.
- Flags on poles, artificial noisemakers, inflatable balls or balloons.
- Non-factory-sealed beverages or filled liquid containers.
- Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, including medical marijuana.
- Glass or metal bottles or cans, including hard-sided water bottles.
- Strollers.
- Bags larger than a clutch including backpacks, diaper bags, luggage of any size, fanny packs, cinch bags, camera bags, computer bags and any bag larger than the listed size. Review the clear bag policy.
- Coolers.
- Seatbacks.
- Glass vases, even if they are holding flowers.
Graduate guidelines
Graduates will be held to the same guidelines as general admission guests and will be screened upon arrival at the graduate processional lineup location.
- Graduates should carry any personal items on their person, and should not bring umbrellas, backpacks, or other personal items, as they cannot be stored during University-wide Commencement.
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
- In case of inclement weather, a poncho will be provided to graduates.
If you have a prohibited item on entry...
Guests carrying a prohibited item will not be permitted to enter the venue.
- Guests will need to depart the line and dispose of the item, return the item to their vehicle, or use a storage locker.
- Guests who depart the line for storage or to return to their vehicle will need to re-enter the line at its start.