Graduation: What to know before you go

ith Graduation being held at Reed Arena, there are some policies to be informed on about what people can and can’t bring.

Clear Bag Policy - Regular bags must not exceed 12”, but 1 gallon resealable plastic freezer storage bag are acceptable. Small non-clear bags the size of a hand are permitted. (Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper

NO outside food or beverages (guests may bring 1

First 3 rows of each 100 level section are reserved for people with mobility issues (may have 2 fami-

No strollers, medical scooters, or baby carriers

No friends or family will be admitted to the lower level unless they have credentials

Prohibited Items:

• Cameras and video cameras (may bring phones or tablet for pictures)

• Artificial noise makers

• Balloons

• Air horns

• Glass vases (flower bouquets are allowed)

• Signs and posters

• Tobacco products

• Strollers, medical scooters, and baby carriers (can only be parked on concourse, NOT in handicap areas)

• Skateboards and scooters

• Tripods and selfie sticks

• Pets (service animals are allowed with documented tasks that the animal has been trained to do)

• Reusable cups or bottles

For the full list look on Prohibited Items - Reed Arena

Parking:

• $5 CASH or pre-pay using this link (https://tamu. pmreserve.com/) before the event

• VIP parking is in Lot 100 G. Have parking pass displayed in vehicle

Entrances:

• Enter through North, East, South, and West entries. Main entry is preferred entry for anyone with mobility issues.

• Doors open 1 hour prior to ceremony

• People with Mobility issues park in Lot 102 and enter through East Employee Entrance; look for sign on building “Stage Party and Faculty enter here” directing you to he door. Take service elevator to lower level “LL”

• Graduates entry - north public stairwell. Giant sign that says “Graduate Enter Here”

• Stage Party - signs directing to Press Room “050”.

• Faculty - waiting room is “054”. If you are walking in with graduates, line up is in the Volleyball Practice Gym.

• Graduates may start lining up in Practice gym 2 hours before

Exit:

• Graduate exit the arena floor through loading dock and walk up the outside ramp

• Graduate please move left or right at the top of the ramp and meet parents near South, West, North, or East entrance.

• Attendees exit from North, South, West, or Main exit and have the graduate meet you.