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Transcript of 4 5 Final Exercises Program -...

2 Contact Information

3 Schedule of Events

4 General Information

4 Animals

4 Assembly & Procession

4 Caps & Gowns

5 Diplomas

5 Final Exercises Program

5 First Aid & Medical Assistance

5 Food Service

6 Information Booths

6 Invitations & Announcements

6 Lodging

7 Parking & Shuttle Buses

9 Services for Persons with Disabilities

10 Remote (Indoor) Viewing Locations

11 Safety & Security

13 Tickets & Seating

14 Weather Plans

15 Appendices

16 School & Department Ceremony Locations

18 Maps of Grounds

20 Shuttle Bus Maps

23 Valedictory Exercises Diagrams

25 Final Exercises Diagrams

Finals Weekend Website: www.virginia.edu/finals

Cap & Gown UVA Bookstore https://uvabookstores.com/graduation_landing.asp 800.759.4667 or 434.924.3721

Charlottesville Albemarle Visitors Bureau https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/877.386.1103

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services 434.243.5180 [email protected]

Lost & Found Newcomb Hall Information Desk 434.924.3601

Office of Major Events General Information434.982.3099 [email protected]

On-Grounds Housing UVA Conference Services http://housing.virginia.edu/finals-weekend 434.924.4479

Parking & Transportation 434.924.7231

Services for Persons with Disabilities 434.924.3095

Social Media (#uvagrad) Facebook: UVAGrad Instagram: UVA_Events Twitter: @UVA_Events

Text Message Alerts Text “uvagrad” to 79516 for updates during graduation weekend.

University Registrar 434.924.4122 [email protected]

School Registrars Architecture

Sharon McDonald: [email protected]

Arts & Sciences (Undergrad) Judy Updike: [email protected] (Grad) Tracy Mourton: [email protected]

Commerce (Undergrad) Tracey Doniel: [email protected] (Grad) Janelle Jennings: [email protected]

Continuing & Professional Studies Suzi Dougald: [email protected] Martha Ann Toms-Farmer: [email protected]

Darden Terri Smith: [email protected]

Data Science Arlyn Burgess: [email protected] Wanda Sanford: [email protected]

Education Sheilah Sprouse: [email protected]

Engineering (Undergrad) Jesse Rogers: [email protected] (Grad) Barbara Graves: [email protected]

Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Amanda Crombie: [email protected]

Law Jason Dugas: [email protected]

Medicine Katherine Yates: [email protected] Alane Celli: [email protected]

Nursing Marcia Lachniet LaFleur: [email protected] 

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FRIDAY, MAY 18

12:00 p.m. Joint Commissioning Exercises for Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy Candidates Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

3:00 p.m. Valedictory Exercises Speaker: Chris Long, Super Bowl Champion, philanthropist, and alumnus The Lawn (Rain Site: John Paul Jones Arena)

6:00 p.m. Donning of the Kente Ceremony (Tickets required) Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

9:00 p.m. Fourth-Year Class Party (Tickets required) Alumni Hall

SATURDAY, MAY 19

8:30 a.m. College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences degree candidates gather at designated assembly points near the Lawn for the Academic Procession.

10:00 a.m. Academic Procession and Final Exercises (Tickets required) Graduate School of Arts & Sciences College of Arts & SciencesThe Lawn (Severe-weather Site: John Paul Jones Arena) Speaker: Teresa A. Sullivan, President of the University of Virginia

10:00 a.m. Curry School of Education Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Darden School, Abbott Center Auditorium

Afternoon Department Graduation Ceremonies

1:00 p.m. School of Nursing Hooding Ceremony The Paramount Theater (215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902)

4:00 p.m. School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony The Paramount Theater (215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902)

5:00 p.m. Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Academic Regalia Ceremony James Monroe’s Highland (2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902)

SUNDAY, MAY 20

8:30 a.m. All degree candidates (excluding Arts & Sciences) gather at designated assembly points near the Lawn for the Academic Procession.

10:00 a.m. Academic Procession and Final Exercises (Tickets required) Architecture Commerce Continuing & Professional Studies Darden Data Science Education Engineering & Applied Science Law Leadership & Public Policy Medicine NursingThe Lawn (Severe-weather Site: John Paul Jones Arena) Speaker: Teresa A. Sullivan, President of the University of Virginia

Afternoon School and Department Graduation Ceremonies

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No animals other than service dogs will be permitted on the Lawn or at John Paul Jones Arena during Final Exercises.

Animals

Assembly and Procession Assembly points will be designated near the Lawn for each school’s degree candidates. Assembly begins at 8:30 a.m. All students should be at assembly points no later than 9:15 a.m. Faculty and student marshals will organize degree candidates into columns. Step-off time for the procession is 10 a.m. The Grand Marshal will proceed down the Lawn, followed by the degree candidates led by their respective dean and faculty marshals. After the degree candidates have processed, the faculty will march in, followed by the Grand Marshal (second trip down the Lawn) and the platform party. At the end of the exercises, the Grand Marshal, platform party, and faculty will recess up the Lawn. Following the recessional, the graduates may leave the seating area.

Alcohol is not permitted at the assembly points or on the Lawn during Final Exercises.

Complimentary caps and gowns are available for bache-lor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree candidates. With a valid photo ID, students may pick up their cap and gown at the UVA Bookstore on the following dates and times:

Graduate Grad Fair (Master’s and Doctoral Candidates)

March 12 - 16: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Finals Week (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Candidates)

May 16 - 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

May 19: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

May 20: 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

These complimentary “one-way” caps and gowns do not need to be returned after the ceremony; they may be retained as keepsakes.

Darden, Law, and Medicine Students

Darden, Law, and Medicine degree candidates will pick up their caps and gowns at their respective schools. Students will be notified by their respective school of the dates and times to pick up and return caps and gowns. Please contact the school representative listed below with questions.

Darden: Terri SmithPhone: 434.924.4785Email: [email protected]

Law: Lisa Napier Phone: 434.924.3737Email: [email protected]

Medicine: Alane CelliPhone: 434.924.2875Email: [email protected]

Caps & Gowns

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Diplomas

Diplomas will be mailed within six weeks of degree conferral to the student’s identified diploma mailing address as reflected in the Student Information System (SIS). For students receiving degrees in May 2018, mailing address changes can be made up until May 1, in the SIS Student Center under Personal Information. For information on how to obtain a replacement or duplicate diploma, please refer to the Office of the University Registrar’s website, www.virginia.edu/registrar/diploma.html.

Final Exercises Program

Programs will be placed on the seats of all graduating students for Final Exercises on the Lawn; hence, they do not need to pick up a copy of the program prior to the Academic Procession. For families and guests, pro-grams will be available at information booths, on the Lawn, and at remote (indoor) viewing locations.

The Emergency Medical Services treatment area, staffed jointly by the University of Virginia Health System Special Event Medical Management team and Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad personnel, will be located on McCormick Road in front of Peabody Hall during Valedictory Exercises on Friday and during Final Exercises on Saturday and Sunday. If assistance is needed, alert an usher, police officer, bus driver, or guest services members.

First Aid & Medical Assistance

Friday, May 18

A food stand located on McCormick Road near Garrett Hall will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. serving beverages and snacks.

Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20

Light breakfast items (doughnuts, pastries, muffins, fruit juice, soda, bottled water, and coffee) will be offered for sale during the mornings. Food stands will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch items will be available beginning mid-morning.

Food Stand Locations

west of the Rotunda near the Chapel (beverages only)

on McCormick Road between Patterson and Colonnade Alleys (ice cream & lemonade stand)

on McCormick Road near Garrett Hall

sidewalk between Thornton Hall and Chemical Engi-neering Research Building(beverages and snacks)

east of the Rotunda near Washington Hall(beverages only)

In addition to the food stands, the following locations will be open on Saturday and Sunday:

Newcomb Hall

1819 Supply Convenience Store(7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Pavilion XI Food Court (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

University Bookstore

Einstein Bros. Bagels(7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Local Restaurants and Dining

A list of local restaurants can be found on the Charlottesville Albemarle County Convention and Visitors Bureau website, www.visitcharlottesville.org/visitors/restaurants.

Food Service

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Information Booths

Information booths will be available around Grounds for guests who have questions or need assistance. In addition, the Newcomb Hall first floor Information Desk and the third floor Event Information Station will be open on Friday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Satur-day, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The information booth locations and hours of oper-ation during Finals Weekend are listed below:

Friday, May 18: 1:30 - 5 p.m.

on McCormick Road near Minor Hall

west of the Rotunda near the Chapel

Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 :

east of the Rotunda near Brooks Hall(7 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

on McCormick Road near Thornton Hall(7 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

west of the Rotunda near the Chapel(7 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

on McCormick Road near Minor Hall(7 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

(Severe-weather site for all information booths: John Paul Jones Arena Foyer)

Invitations & Announcements

Lodging

Orders for personalized announcement packages may be placed in person at the UVA Bookstore, or through CB An-nouncements/Balfour by calling 800.433.0296 or online at www.cbgrad.balfour.com. There is not a formal dead-line for ordering announcements; however, early ordering is recommended. For questions, please contact the UVA Bookstore at 434.924.3721 or 800.759.4667.

The University offers on-Grounds housing, with a compli-mentary continental breakfast and no minimum stay re-quirement, for guests attending Finals Weekend. Guests will stay in the residence halls located in the Alderman Road Residence Area. These air-conditioned hall-style accommodations include a shared common area and gender-specific bathrooms. Reservations will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Conference Services (434.924.4479 or on l ine housing .v i rg in ia .edu/f ina ls -weekend) .

For information on area hotels contact the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau at 434.293.6789 or 877.386.1103, or visit www.visitcharlottesville.org. Please note area hotels often fill very quickly.

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Parking

During Finals Weekend, parking areas near Central Grounds operate under different policies than during other times of the year. Graduating students and guests are encouraged to park in the locations specified below and to use the University’s free shuttle service to travel to the various ceremonies and events.

Please Note: McCormick Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from University Avenue to the bridge crossing Emmet Street on Friday, May 18 (1 - 6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.).

Central Grounds Parking Garage (400 Emmet Street)

Fee: Hourly rate prior to 1 p.m., after 1 p.m. $10per vehicle per entrance (cash only)

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not availablefrom this location.

Distance: Less than a 10-minute walk to the Lawn.

*Limited parking is available at this location.

Emmet/Ivy Parking Garage (123 Emmet Street)

Fee: $5 per vehicle per entrance (cash only)

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not availablefrom this location. However, the University TransitService will operate its normal weekday routes.Guests are encouraged to use the Northline Con-nector to get to Central Grounds. The Northline Con-nector will unload in front of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library.

Distance: Approximately a 10-minute walk to theLawn

John Paul Jones Arena (JPJA) (295 Massie Road)

Fee: Complimentary parking is available in boththe JPJA surface lot and the parking garage.

Accessible Parking: A designated area in this lotwill be available for individuals in wheelchairs orwith limited mobility. In order to park in this area,drivers are required to have a valid disabled park-ing placard or license plate.

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is availablefrom this location. Shuttle buses will load near themain entrance of the arena. The loading zone willbe depicted by signage.

Hours of Operation: 1-6 p.m.

Drop-off Location: McCormick Road in front ofthe Harrison Institute/Small Special Collec-tions Library.

Distance: Approximately a 25-minute walk to theLawn.

Friday, May 18

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Central Grounds Parking Garage (400 Emmet Street)

Fee: $10 per vehicle per entrance (cash only)

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not availablefrom this location.

Distance: Less than a 10-minute walk to the Lawn.

*Limited parking is available at this location.

Emmet/Ivy Parking Garage (123 Emmet Street)

Fee: $5 per vehicle per entrance (cash only)

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not availablefrom this location.

Distance: Approximately a 10-minute walk to theLawn

John Paul Jones Arena (JPJA) (295 Massie Road)

Fee: Complimentary parking is available in boththe JPJA surface lot and the parking garage.

Accessible Parking: A designated area in this lotwill be available for individuals in wheelchairs orwith limited mobility. In order to park in this area,drivers are required to have a valid disabled park-ing placard or license plate.

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is availablefrom this location. Shuttle buses will load nearMassie Road. The loading zone will be depicted bysignage.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

Drop-off Location: McCormick Road in front ofthe University Chapel. Shuttle buses will dropoff at school/department ceremony locationsfollowing Final Exercises.

Distance: Approximately a 25-minute walk to theLawn.

*Under the severe-weather plan, parking at JPJA will fillquickly. Shuttle buses will run extended hours underthe inclement and severe-weather plans.

Scott Stadium (1815 Stadium Road)

Fee: Complimentary parking is available in this lot.

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is availablefrom this location. Shuttle buses will load in thewest parking lot near the Student ActivitiesBuilding.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

Drop-off Location: McCormick Road in front ofthe University Chapel. Shuttle buses will dropoff at school/department ceremony locationsfollowing Final Exercises.

Distance: Approximately a 20-minute walk to theLawn.

University Hall (300 Massie Road)

Fee: Complimentary parking is available in this lot.

Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not availa-ble from this location. However, shuttles going to/from Central Grounds will load directly across thestreet in the John Paul Jones Arena parking lot.

Distance: Approximately a 25-minute walk to theLawn.

Saturday, May 19

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Services for Persons with Disabilities

Parking & Shuttle Buses Friday, May 18

A designated area located near the entrance of the John Paul Jones Arena will be available for individuals in wheelchairs or with limited mobility to park. A valid Disabled Parking Placard or license plate is required to park in this location.

Between 1 - 6 p.m., complimentary shuttle bus service to/from Central Grounds will be available for guests attending Valedictory Exercises. There will not be a “designated” accommodative shuttle on Friday afternoon; however, all shut-tle buses will be wheelchair accessible—some will accommodate two chairs and others four chairs. At John Paul Jones Arena, shuttle buses will load near the entrance of the arena (marked with signage) and will drop off/pick up guests on McCormick Road in front of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library.

Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20

A designated area located near the entrance of the John Paul Jones Arena will be available for individuals in wheel-chairs or with limited mobility to park. A valid Disabled Parking Placard or license plate is required to park in this location.

Complimentary shuttle buses will run continuously from 7 a.m. until the school and department graduation ceremo-nies conclude (approximately 5:30 p.m.). The buses will run longer if the inclement- or severe-weather plan is fol-lowed. Unlike Friday, not all shuttle buses will be wheelchair accessible; so, it is important that guests with mobility impairments (and up to two companions) board the accommodative shuttles from the John Paul Jones Arena.

At John Paul Jones Arena, the accommodative shuttle buses will load near the entrance of the arena (the loading zone will be indicated with signage) and will drop off/pick up guests on McCormick Road - in front of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library. After Final Exercises, the accommodative shuttles will transport persons with mobility impairments (and up to two companions) to the various school and department graduation ceremony locations as well as back to the John Paul Jones Arena.

Restrooms Wheelchair-accessible restrooms near the Lawn are located in the following buildings: Bryan Hall, Garrett Hall, New Cabell Hall, Newcomb Hall, and Clemons Library.

Seating All guests attending Final Exercises on Saturday will require a ticket whether the ceremony is on the Lawn or in John Paul Jones Arena. For the Lawn, individuals using wheelchairs (or guests with mobility challenges) and one compan-ion may sit in the designated area in front of Cocke Hall (limited seating available). This area is not shaded. Guests may prefer to watch the ceremony in one of the climate-controlled auditoriums nearby (see Remote (Indoor) Viewing Locations section on page 10).

Special Hearing Needs Seating for guests who wish to use the services of a sign language interpreter will be available at Valedictory Exercises and the two Final Exercises ceremonies. In addition, a live broadcast of both Final Exercises ceremonies will be open captioned and shown on the Lawn as well as at auditoriums nearby (see Remote (Indoor) Viewing Locations section). If you or a member of your family are in need of either of these accommodations, please contact Barbara Zunder, Director of the Student Disability Access Center, at 434.243.5180 (v) or [email protected] by May 1, 2018.

Questions? Contact Melissa Oliver, Coordinator of Services for Persons with Disabilities: 434.924.3095 or [email protected] *Please contact prior to May 18, 2018.

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Remote (Indoor) Viewing Locations

A live broadcast of Saturday’s and Sunday’s Final Exercises ceremonies will be shown on projection screens with open captioning at various climate-controlled locations across Grounds. Tickets are not required. Doors open at 8 a.m. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All sites are wheelchair accessible, but assistance may be necessary in the Chemistry Building.

Alumni Hall Ballroom (211 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903)

Chemistry Building Auditorium (409 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904)

Drama Building Culbreth Theatre (109 Culbreth Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903)

Gilmer Hall, Room 130 (485 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904)

Gilmer Hall, Room 190 (485 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904)

Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library (160 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903)

Newcomb Hall Ballroom (180 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903)

Newcomb Hall Theatre (180 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903)

Student Activities Building (located near Scott Stadium, in the west parking lot)

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Safety, Security & Clear Bag Policy To provide a safe environment for attendees, the University has implemented a clear bag policy and is utilizing metal detectors for Valedictory and Final Exercises. These security enhancements mirror those used for events at Scott Stadium and the John Paul Jones Arena.

Clear Bag Policy: Attendees will only be able to carry the following style and size bag onto the Lawn or into the John Paul Jones Arena:

A bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12”x6”x12”

A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

One small clutch bag, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken to theevent along with one clear plastic bag.

All other bags will not be permitted. A list of prohibited bags includes, but is not limited to: purses, backpacks, drawstring bags that are not clear, briefcases, coolers, fanny packs, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, and diaper bags.

Prohibited Items at Valedictory and Final Exercises:

Alcoholic beverages

Animals (except service animals)

Artificial noisemakers

Balls, Frisbees, and similar items

Flasks

Folding chairs or stools

Laser pointers

Sticks and poles (including sports equipment)

Tents*

Unmanned aircraft systems (including drones)

Weapons, fireworks, and explosives**

* Only tents (including pop-up tents) arranged by the University are allowed on Central Grounds during Finals Weekend.** Final Exercises are “educational activities” at which these items are prohibited for members of the University community,general public, and visitors in accordance with University Policy and Regulation.

Strollers: Umbrella strollers are encouraged due to the lack of space on the Lawn to accommodate large strollers. Once in the seating area on the Lawn, strollers should be folded and placed under the seat. Strollers are not allowed at the John Paul Jones Arena.

In addition to the list above, backpacks, large bags, coolers, and balloons are prohibited in John Paul Jones Arena for all Finals Weekend events. The arena is a smoke-free building (including e-cigarettes). The University of Virginia reserves the right to prohibit any item deemed hazardous or disruptive to the ceremony or that interferes in the enjoyment of the event by others.

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Security Checkpoints

Everyone attending Valedictory Exercises and both Final Exercises ceremonies including graduates, faculty, and guests will be subject to security screening before entering the Lawn or John Paul Jones Arena (severe-weather site). All bags must be in compliance with the University's clear bag policy and will be subject to search which may delay entry into the venue (Lawn or the Arena).

Everyone wearing an outer garment such as an academic robe or coat will be asked to open it for a visual inspection. To expedite entry into the assembly areas, graduates and faculty are encouraged to robe after passing through the security checkpoint.

The hours of operation of the security checkpoints will be:

Friday: 1:30 p.m. until end of the Valedictory Exercises ceremony

To access the Lawn, everyone must go through one of two security checkpoints:

West side – steps and walkway near Garrett Hall and the McIntire Amphitheatre

East side – between Rouss Hall and Pavilion X

Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. until end of the Final Exercises ceremony

To access the Lawn:

Guests must have a ticket and go through one of two security checkpoints:

West side – steps and walkway near Garrett Hall and the McIntire Amphitheatre

East side – between Rouss Hall and Pavilion X

Graduates enter through checkpoints located at the entrances of the designated assembly areas around theRotunda (see diagrams on pages 27 and 31).

Note: Graduates do not need a ticket for Final Exercises. Their cap and gown serve as their ticket for access to the Lawn and John Paul Jones Arena (severe-weather site). Without a cap and gown, graduates will not be allowed entry to the Lawn or Arena.

Faculty can enter through the following designated checkpoints (see diagrams on pages 27 and 31):

Saturday – North steps of the Rotunda (East or West side)

Sunday – North steps of the Rotunda (East or West side), Poe Alley, Rotunda Alley, or Green Alley

Note: Faculty members do not need a ticket for Final Exercises. Their cap and gown serve as their ticket for access to the Lawn and John Paul Jones Arena (severe-weather site). Faculty members who plan to par-ticipate in the academic procession and not wear a cap and gown should contact the Office of Major Events at 982-3099 or [email protected] to arrange for access to the Lawn (or JPJ).

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Valedictory Exercises Friday, May 18

Before the Class of 2018 walks down the Lawn at Final Exercises, they will pay tribute to their fellow classmates and their time spent at the University at the Valedictory Exercises ceremony, which will be held on the Lawn (or John Paul Jones Arena in the case of inclement weather) from 3 - 4:30 p.m. This unique ceremony includes the presentation of the Class Gift and University and Class Awards as well as a speech from a keynote speaker, who is chosen by the class. All members of the UVA community, the graduating class, and guests are invited to attend. Tickets are not required for this ceremony.

Tickets & Seating

Class Party Friday, May 18

This special celebration to commemorate the undergraduate Class of 2018’s time as students will be held at Alumni Hall from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Each undergraduate member of the Class of 2018 will receive three complimentary tickets (one for the student and two for guests). Tickets will be distributed at the University Bookstore on Wednesday, May 16 - Friday, May 18 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets must be picked up in-person by the graduat-ing student with a valid photo I.D.

Final Exercises Saturday, May 19 Sunday, May 20

To access the Lawn for either ceremony, tickets will be required for all guests. Each graduate will receive six guest tickets for the Lawn ceremony. The graduate does not need a ticket, but must be wearing a cap and gown in order to gain access to the Lawn or John Paul Jones Arena. If the ceremony is moved to the John Paul Jones Arena (in the event of severe weather), graduates will be limited to three guest tickets.

Graduates will not receive guest tickets for both Final Exercises ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday. They will only receive tickets for the day in which his/her school/department is invited to participate. For example, graduates in the College of Arts & Sciences will only receive guest tickets for Saturday’s ceremony; whereas, students in the School of Engineering & Applied Science will only receive guest tickets for Sunday’s ceremony.

Graduates (with a valid photo ID) can pick up their guest tickets from the UVA Bookstore during the following times:

Wednesday, May 16 - Friday, May 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 19: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 20:7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

*Candidates for M.D., M.B.A., and J.D. degrees will receive their guest tickets at cap and gown pick-up in their re-spective schools.

For Final Exercises, graduates and faculty will be seated on the Lawn in front of Old Cabell Hall. Guest seating will be behind the student seating area and on the next four levels of the Lawn on either side of the processional route.

On the morning of each Final Exercises ceremony, ushers will begin collecting tickets and seating guests starting at 7:30 a.m. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to be in their seats by 9:15 a.m. since the center aisle of the Lawn will close in preparation for the procession at 9:30 a.m. Once the center aisle clos-es, foot traffic from one side of the Lawn to the other will be prohibited. If guests need to leave the Lawn temporarily before or during Final Exercises, they must obtain a pass from an usher for re-entry.

Please note: Guests without a Final Exercises ticket can watch a live stream of the ceremony in one of our climate-controlled, remote (indoor) viewing locations located across Grounds. Tickets are not required for these venues. In addition, both Final Exercises ceremonies will be streamed live on the Finals Weekend website.

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In the event of inclement or severe weather, the University will announce the weather plan on the University’s home page, www.virginia.edu and University social media accunts. In addition, weather decisions are also available by phone (434.924.7669 or 434.243.7669) or text message (sign up to receive text messages during Finals Weekend by texting “uvagrad” to 79516).

Valedictory Exercises

In the case of inclement or severe weather on Friday, May 18, Valedictory Exercises will be moved from the Lawn to the John Paul Jones Arena. Doors to the arena will open at 1:30 p.m. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Saving seats will not be allowed in the arena.

Final Exercises & School/Department Ceremonies

Fair-Weather:

Weather conditions are ideal. Little to no rain. Final Exercises will be held on the Lawn and speci-fied school/department ceremonies will be held outside.

Inclement-Weather Plan

In the event of rain without the presence of thunder, lightning, high winds, or other unsafe conditions, Final Exercises will be held on the Lawn and all school and department graduation ceremonies will be held indoors. The designated locations for the school and department ceremonies is available on pages 16 and 17.

Severe-Weather Plan

If the weather is severe, Final Exercises will be moved to John Paul Jones Arena and school/department graduation ceremonies will be held in-doors. The designated locations for the school and department ceremonies is available on pages 16 and 17. Faculty and students should arrive at the arena by 9:15 a.m. Faculty and students must be wearing academic regalia in order to gain access to John Paul Jones Arena. Graduating students will be seated on the main floor of the arena. Only guests with barcoded tickets will be allowed entry into the arena. A limited procession (faculty and the platform party only) will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Please allow extra time for arrival since traffic will be con-gested around the arena.

Weather Plans

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16 School and Department Ceremony Locations

18 Maps of Grounds

20 Shuttle Bus Maps

23 Valedictory Exercises Diagrams

25 Final Exercises Diagrams

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College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

SEVERE-WEATHERLOCATION(Finals in JPJ Arena/ Dept. Ceremonies Inside)

INCLEMENT-WEATHERLOCATION(Finals on the Lawn/Dept. Ceremonies Inside)

FAIR-WEATHERLOCATION(Dept. Ceremonies Only)

MAJOR SEVERE-WEATHERLOCATION(Finals in JPJ Arena/ Dept. Ceremonies Inside)

INCLEMENT-WEATHERLOCATION(Finals on the Lawn/Dept. Ceremonies Inside)

FAIR-WEATHERLOCATION(Dept. Ceremonies Only)

MAJOR

McIntire Amphitheatre (3 p.m.)

South Lawn Dean Commons Bldg., Nau Auditorium (12:30 p.m.)

Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room (3 p.m.)

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

Newcomb Hall, South MeetingRoom (12 p.m.)

Pavilion I, Lower Garden(12 p.m.)

Old Cabell Hall, Auditorium(3 p.m.)

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

South Lawn Dean Commons Bldg., Nau Auditorium (3:30 p.m.)

Hunter Smith Band Bldg. (12:30 p.m.)

Special Collections Library, Auditorium (3 p.m.)

Pavilion IV, Lower Garden**(12 p.m.)

Alumni Hall, Ballroom(12:30 p.m.)

University Chapel (12 p.m.)

Special Collections Library, Auditorium (12 p.m.)

The Lawn(12:30 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center(1 p.m.)

Slaughter Recreation Center (1 p.m.)

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Old Cabell Hall, Auditorium (12 p.m.)

Drama Bldg., Culbreth Theatre (3 :30 p.m.)

Newcomb Hall, Ballroom (12:30 p.m.)

Newcomb Hall, Theatre (12:30 p.m.)

North Grounds Recreation Center (3:15 p.m.)

Same

Same

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

Same

Gilmer Hall, Room 130 (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

Gilmer Hall, Room 190 (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

John Paul Jones Arena(1 p.m.)

Same

Same

Jefferson Hall(12 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

Same

North Grounds Recreation Center (3:15 p.m.)

Same

Same

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

Same

Gilmer Hall, Room 130 (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Rotunda, Dome Room (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

Gilmer Hall, Room 190 (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

John Paul Jones Arena(12:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

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Same

Same

Same

Same

History (Undergraduate)

History (Graduate)

Human Biology

Interdisciplinary Major

Linguistics

Mathematics

Media Studies

Medieval Studies

Middle Eastern& South AsianLanguages & Cultures

Music

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Political Philosophy,Policy & Law Program

Political & Social Thought Program

Politics- Foreign Affairs & Government

Psychology

Religious Studies

Slavic Languages

Sociology

Spanish, Italian &Portuguese

Statistics

Women, Gender & Sexuality

African-American& African Studies

American Studies

Anthropology

Archaeology

Art

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Classics

Cognitive Science

Comparative Literature

Computer Science

Drama

East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Echols Interdisciplinary Major

Economics

English

EnvironmentalSciences

Environmental Thought & Practice

French

Germanic Languages

Global Development

Global Environments & Sustainability

Global Public Health(Undergraduate)

Global Security & Justice

Same

Newcomb Hall, Theatre(3:30 p.m.)

Student Activities Bldg. (1 p.m.)

Student Activities Bldg. (1 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

Same

Gilmer Hall, Room 190 (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Slaughter Recreation Center (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

John Paul Jones Arena (3:30 p.m.)

North Grounds Recreation Center (1 p.m.)

Clark Hall, Rooms 107 and 108(12 p.m.)

Rotunda, Dome Room(3 p.m.)

Same

McKim Hall, Sandridge Auditorium (12 p.m.)

Gilmer Hall, Room 130 (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Chemistry Bldg., Auditorium* (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Newcomb Hall, Theatre(3:30 p.m.)

Student Activities Bldg. (1 p.m.)

Student Activities Bldg. (1 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

Same

Gilmer Hall, Room 190 (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Slaughter Recreation Center (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Rotunda, Dome Room (12:30 p.m.)

John Paul Jones Arena (3 p.m.)

North Grounds Recreation Center (1 p.m.)

Clark Hall, Rooms 107 and 108(12 p.m.)

Rotunda, Dome Room(3:30 p.m.)

Same

McKim Hall, Sandridge Auditorium (12 p.m.)

Gilmer Hall, Room 130 (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Chemistry Bldg., Auditorium* (12:30 p.m.)

Same

Locations of 2018 schooL and department ceremonies

saturday, may 19, 2018

Minor Hall, Auditorium (12 p.m.)

Newcomb Hall, SoutheastTerrace (12 p.m.)

Brooks Hall, Front Lawn(12 p.m.)

Brooks Hall, Front Lawn(12 p.m.)

Drama Bldg., Culbreth Theatre (12:30 p.m.)

Alumni Hall, Ballroom(12:30 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center (4 p.m.)

Old Cabell Hall, Auditorium(6 p.m.)

Pavilion IX, Lower Garden(12 p.m.)

Maury Hall, Room 209** (12 p.m.)

French House, 1404 JeffersonPark Avenue (12 p.m.)

Thornton Hall, Darden Court (12:30 p.m.)

Drama Bldg., Caplin Theatre (12:30 p.m.)

South Lawn Dean Commons Bldg., Nau Auditorium (2:30 p.m.)

Rotunda, Dome Room (12 p.m.)

The Lawn (3 p.m.)

McIntire Amphitheatre (12 p.m.)

Clark Hall, West Lawn(12 p.m.)

Rotunda, Dome Room(3 p.m.)

French House, 1404 JeffersonPark Avenue (12 p.m.)

Pavilion II, Lower Garden **(12 p.m.)

Pavilion III, Garden (12 p.m.)

University Chapel (2:45 p.m.)

Pavilion III, Garden (2 p.m.)

University Chapel (4:45 p.m.)

* Depending upon the disability and the site, assistance may be necessary.

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Architecture

FrankBattenSchoolofLeadershipandPublicPolicy

Collegeand Graduate SchoolofArts&Sciences

Continuing&ProfessionalStudies

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Garrett Hall (12 p.m.)

See locations on previous page

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Darden School(1:15 p.m.)

Alumni Hall, Ballroom(1 p.m.)

See locations on opposite chart

Law School, Front Lawn(1:15 p.m.)

The Lawn (12:45 p.m.)

The Paramount Theater (3 p.m.)Pinn Hall Conference Center, Auditorium (12:30 p.m.)Special Collections Library, Auditorium (12:30 p.m.)

Rotunda, North Steps(12:30 p.m.)

Drama Bldg,Culbreth Theatre(1:15 p.m.)

Garrett Hall (12 p.m.)

See locations on previous page

Same

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North GroundsRecreation Center(1:15 p.m.)

Same

See locations on opposite chart

John Paul Jones Arena(5:30 p.m.)

John Paul Jones Arena (3:30 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

McLeod Hall, Auditorium Graduate (12:30 p.m.)Undergraduate (2 p.m.)

SCHOOL FAIR-WEATHER INCLEMENT-WEATHER SEVERE-WEATHERLOCATION LOCATION LOCATION(School Ceremonies Only) (Finals on the Lawn/ (Finals and School

School Ceremonies Inside) Ceremonies Inside)

School of Engineering & Applied ScienceSchoolsSEVERE-WEATHERLOCATION(Finals in JPJ Arena/ Dept. Ceremonies Inside)

INCLEMENT-WEATHERLOCATION(Finals on the Lawn/Dept. Ceremonies Inside)

FAIR-WEATHERLOCATION(Dept. Ceremonies Only)

MAJOR

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Physics

Engineering Science

Materials Science and Engineering

Systems and Information Engineering

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Old Cabell Hall, Auditorium (12:30 p.m.)

Chemistry Bldg., Auditorium** (1 p.m.)

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Aquatic & Fitness Center (1 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center (1 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center (1 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center (3 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center (3 p.m.)

Aquatic & Fitness Center (3 p.m.)

Thornton Hall, Darden Court (3 p.m.)

Slaughter Recreation Center (1 p.m.)

Same

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Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

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Same

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Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

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Drama Bldg,Culbreth Theatre(1:15 p.m.)

Old Cabell Hall, Auditorium (3:30 p.m.)

See locations on previous page

Same

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North Grounds Recreation Center (1:15 p.m.)

Same

See locations on opposite chart

John Paul Jones Arena(5 p.m.)

John Paul Jones Arena (3 p.m.)

Same

Same

Same

McLeod Hall, Auditorium Graduate (12:30 p.m.)Undergraduate (2 p.m.)

Locations of 2018 schooL and department ceremonies

sunday, may 20, 2018

FAIR: Finals on the Lawn, school and department ceremonies at fair-weather sites

INCLEMENT: Finals on the Lawn, school and department ceremonies at inclement-weather sites

SEVERE:Finals in John Paul Jones Arena, school and department ceremonies at severe-weather sites

* Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Clinical Research, Experimental Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology

** Depending upon the disability and the site, assistance may be necessary.

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Rouss/Robertson

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Old Cabell

Cocke McIntire

Amphitheatre

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Pav IX

Pav VII

Pav V

Pav III

Pav I Pav II

Pav VI

Pav VIII

Pav X

M e w s A l l e y

P o e A l l e y

P a t t e r s o n A l l e y

C o l o n n a d e A l l e y

M c G u f f e y D r i v e

L i l e A l l e y

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VALEDICTORY EXERCISES Lawn overview & Guest Entrances

Friday, May 18

Brooks

H20

H20 H20

H20

i

Washington

i

H20

Guest Entrance (and security checkpoint)

Guest Entrance (and security checkpoint)

Wheelchair Access

Interpreter Seating

Information Booth i Emergency Medical Services

Food Stand

Closed Captioning on LED screen

DIAGRAM KEY

Bus Stop (from/to Arena & Stadium)

No Access 1:30—5:00pm

(bathrooms can be accessed from the Lawn ) 23

Platform

Interpreter

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Valedictory Exercises Lawn Seating Area

Press Stand

Seating Key

Class Trustees and Guests

Overflow Section for Class Trustees and Guests

Accommodative Section

Reserved for A Capella Groups

Reserved Interpreter Seating

24

Guest

Services

Television

Studio

Valedictory Exercises John Paul Jones Arena Overview

H20

H20 H20

315

314

313

312

311

310

309 308 307

306

305

304

303

302

301 101

102

103

104

105

106

107 108 109

110

111

112

113

114

115

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na

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Guest Seating: Arena Floor, 101—114 & 301—315

Guest Overflow: 316—319

Seating Key

316 317 318 319

Diagram Key

Food Stand

Information Boothi

Elevator

Stairs to Lower Level

25

Rouss/Robertson

Randall

Old Cabell

Cocke McIntire

Amphitheatre

Bryan

Garrett

Pav IX

Pav VII

Pav V

Pav III

Pav I Pav II

Pav VI

Pav VIII

Pav X

M e w s A l l e y

P o e A l l e y

P a t t e r s o n A l l e y

C o l o n n a d e A l l e y

M c G u f f e y D r i v e

L i l e A l l e y

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R o t u n d a A l l e y

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(Graduates/Faculty-see assembly diagrams for entry points)

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Information Booth i

Emergency Medical Services

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Closed Captioning on LED screen

DIAGRAM KEY

Bus Stop (from/to Arena & Stadium)

Guest Entrance & Security Checkpoint

No Access 7:30am-12pm (bathrooms can be accessed from the Lawn )

Guest Entrance (and security checkpoint)

Guest Entrance (and security checkpoint)

26

Final Exercises College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Assembly Areas and Procession Order

Pav V

Pav III

Pav I Pav II

Pav VI

Green Alley

Pav IV

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Poe Alley

Patterson Alley

Rotunda Alley

Key Alley

Brooks Hall

Washington Hall

Academic Procession Wave 1: Graduate Arts & Sciences (Two Center Aisles) Wave 2: College of Arts & Sciences (Four Aisles) Wave 3: Faculty (Two Center Aisles)

College College College College

Faculty

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d A

&S

Grad A&S

Bus Stop - from/to John Paul Jones Arena and Scott Stadium

No access to Lawn 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

College A&S Grads access only

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Faculty and Graduate A&S Grads

access only 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Faculty and Graduate A&S Grads

access only 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Rotunda

27

Platform

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Final Exercises College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Lawn Seating Area

Seating Order

College

Seating Order

Grad Arts & Sciences

College

Seating Order

Grad Arts & Sciences

College

Seating Order

College

Guest Seating Area

Reserved for interpreter seating

28

Faculty Members: 101 and 115

Interpreter Seating: First two rows of 114

Graduate: Arena Floor, 101-103, 112-115

Guest: 106-110 and 301-315

Seating Key

Final Exercises College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

John Paul Jones Arena

Guest

Services

Television

Studio

i

H20

H20 H20

315

314

313

312

311

310

309 308 307

306

305

304

303

302

301

102

103

104

105

106

107 108 109

110

111

112

113

114

Entrance

Stage

Are

na

Flo

or

H20

Diagram Key

Concession Stand (Entry Level)

Elevator

Interpreter Stand

316 317 318 319

115 101

Graduates/Faculty Access Only

Information Boothi

Ticketed Guests Access Only

Stairs to Lower Level

Concession Stand (Suite Level)

29

College

Graduate Arts & Sciences

College

S t a g e

Interpreter

Final Exercises College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

John Paul Jones Arena- Floor Seating

Stairs Stairs

Interpreter Seating: First two rows of section 114

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Final Exercises: All Other Schools Assembly and Procession

(all schools excluding Arts & Sciences)

Pav V

Pav III

Pav I Pav II

Pav VI

Green Alley

Pav IV

Chapel

U n i v e r s i t y A v e n u e

Mc

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Mews Alley

Poe Alley

Patterson Alley

Rotunda Alley

Me

dic

ine

Law Darden

Key Alley

Academic Procession Wave 1: Darden, Medicine, Education, and Law Wave 2: Continuing & Professional Studies, Architecture, Batten, and Data Science Wave 3: Nursing, Commerce, and Engineering (2 columns) Wave 4: Faculty (Two Center Aisles)

SCPS

Faculty

Data Science

Brooks

Hall

Washington

Hall

Engineering

COMM & ENGR access only

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Commerce

FACULTY & ARCH, BATTEN, EDUC,

MED & NURS Grads access only 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bus Stop - from/to John Paul Jones Arena and Scott Stadium

No access to Lawn 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SCPS/Darden Grads access only

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Law/DS Grads access only

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Rotunda

Nursing Architecture

Education B

att

en

FACULTY & ARCH, BATTEN, EDUC

MED & NURS Grads access only 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

31

Platform

W h e e l c h a i r R a m p

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mp

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Ro

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all

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all

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O l d C a b e l l H a l l

Wheelchair Ramp

Final Exercises– All Other Schools Lawn Seating Area

(all schools excluding Arts & Sciences)

Seating Order

Law

Data Science

Engineering

Seating Order

Education

Batten

Engineering

Seating Order

Medicine

Architecture

Commerce

Seating Order

Darden

Continuing & Prof. Studies

Nursing

Interpreter stand

Guest Seating Area

32

Graduate: Arena Floor, 101, 102, 103, 104,

105, 112, 113, 114, and 115

Guest: 106-110 and 301-315

Faculty Members: 101 and 115 Interpreter Seating: First two rows of 114

Seating Key

Guest

Services

Television

Studio

i

Final Exercises– All Other Schools John Paul Jones Arena

(all schools excluding Arts & Sciences)

H20

H20 H20

315

314

313

312

311

310

309 308 307

306

305

304

303

302

301

102

103

104

105

106

107 108 109

110

111

113

114

Entrance

Stage

Are

na

Flo

or

H20

Diagram Key

Concession Stand (Entry Level)

Elevator

Graduates/Faculty Access Only

Information Boothi

Ticketed Guests Access Only

Stairs to Lower Level

Interpreter Stand

316 317 318 319

115 101

112

Concession Stand (Suite Level)

33

Law

Darden

Medicine

Nursing

Architecture

Batten

Continuing & Prof. Studies

Data Science

S t a g e

Final Exercises: All Other Schools John Paul Jones Arena Floor Seating

(all schools excluding Arts & Sciences)

Stairs Stairs

Interpreter Seating: First two rows of section 114

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