August Commencement

Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 7:30am to 1:00pm
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Commencement is a significant event for students, families and the university community, and UCA appreciates the many efforts of staff in making this event possible! Thank you for volunteering.

Location for August Commencement: Reynolds Performance Hall (Volunteers report to Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center Room 101)

Commencement Ceremony Times:

  • Saturday, August 10th at 9:00 am (Volunteers arrive at 7:30 am)
  • Saturday, August 10th at 12:00 pm (Volunteers arrive at 10:30 am)

More information about which graduates will attend each ceremony and their ticketing process is available at https://uca.edu/commencement/.

Volunteer Information

  • Attire for volunteers is business casual (no jeans). Please wear your UCA name badge if you have one. If you do not have one, a commencement volunteer name tag will be provided for you.
  • Duties include passing out programs, scanning tickets, welcoming visitors, giving directions, assisting with accessible and VIP seating, answering questions, and assisting graduates, faculty and visitors.
  • Volunteers will need to report to Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center Room 101 to check in 1 hour and 30 minutes before the ceremony. Part-time volunteers will be dismissed 30 minutes after the start of the ceremony, and full-time volunteers will be asked to stay until the ceremony concludes (expected ceremony time is 1 hour and 30 minutes).
  • UCA employees may choose to receive holiday time (reported and tracked through Staff Senate) or flex time, if approved by their supervisor.

Thank you for assisting with this important campus celebration and momentous occasion in the lives of our students! We appreciate you helping ensure that we have a safe and enjoyable event!

For more information, contact Dr. Lesley Graybeal at lgraybeal@uca.edu or (706) 825-5231.

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Shifts (10)

1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
Directing Graduates and Stage Guests for 9am Ceremony7:30am (CT)10:00am (CT)

Volunteers will be placed throughout the hall and backstage area to direct graduates and stage guests to and from their seating area during the ceremony (a map will be provided).

7/10Over
Greeters for 9am Ceremony7:30am (CT)9:30am (CT)

Volunteers will stand outside the main entrance to Reynolds Performance Hall. Doors will open 1 hour and 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.

2/2Over
Programs for 9am Ceremony7:30am (CT)9:30am (CT)

Volunteers will set programs out on a table and hand to guests.

2/2Over
Ticket Scanners for 9am Ceremony7:30am (CT)9:30am (CT)

Volunteers will scan guests’ tickets and direct them into the auditorium to find their seats.

7/8Over
Ushers for 9am Ceremony7:30am (CT)9:30am (CT)

Volunteers will be placed inside the auditorium to direct visitors to seats.

2/4Over
Directing Graduates and Stage Guests for 12pm Ceremony10:30am (CT)1:00pm (CT)

Volunteers will be placed throughout the hall and backstage area to direct graduates and stage guests to and from their seating area during the ceremony (a map will be provided).

9/10Over
Greeters for 12pm Ceremony10:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will stand outside the main entrance to Reynolds Performance Hall. Doors will open 1 hour and 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.

2/2Over
Programs for 12pm Ceremony10:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will set programs out on a table and hand to guests.

2/2Over
Ticket Scanners for 12pm Ceremony10:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will scan guests’ tickets and direct them into the auditorium to find their seats.

7/8Over
Ushers for 12pm Ceremony10:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will be placed inside the auditorium to direct visitors to seats.

3/4Over