Notations to Guests

Welcome to the Jackson State University Spring 2021 Commencement Exercises. Commencement is an important event in the life of the University, its students, faculty, and staff. It is a joyous yet solemn event that represents the culmination of the graduates’ years of study. Thank you for joining us and for being a part of the celebration. Again, we welcome you!

Only authorized working press and University photographers are permitted on the floor to take pictures during the commencement ceremony. A professional photographer will take pictures of each graduate. These pictures will be available for order and purchase. Family and friends of the graduates may take photographs after the ceremony.

Ushers for attendees with special needs will be available to assist individuals with requests throughout the ceremony.

Accessible seating is reserved for guests who require special seating because of age, illness, or physical impairment. The accessible seating is marked with signage. Given the limited number of accessible seats that are available, please note that only one family member may accompany his or her person with disabilities. The rest of the family must sit in the stands.

American Sign Language interpretation of the ceremony will be provided.

Shuttle services will be available to transport individuals, with or without disabilities, throughout the Graduate Commencement Ceremony from the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center to parking lots. Shuttle services will also be available to transport individuals throughout the Undergraduate Ceremony from the Veterans Memorial Stadium to parking lots.

First Aid services will be available through the Jackson State University Health Center during the Graduate Commencement Ceremony. American Medical Response will be available for assistance for the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.