2023 Commencement
Latin Honors
Program
Ceremony Schedule
Note: There is no rehearsal. The marshals will give you full instructions before the ceremony in the assembly room.
Guidelines and Regalia
Formal Wear
The commencement ceremony is a traditional, formal exercise and as such should be conducted with dignity, splendor, and respect for fellow classmates and guests. Candidates should be dressed appropriately.
Personal Items
Graduates should leave purses and other valuables at home or with their guests—such items should not be carried in the processional or left in the assembly room. The University is not responsible for items left unattended.
Line of March
The marshals will place candidates in the correct marching order and show them the route to the ceremony. The marshal’s directions should be followed explicitly! Candidates should not try to keep in step with the music; rather, they should walk evenly and slowly using short steps and staying in single file. The distance between candidates should remain consistent and a sufficient pace maintained to prevent long gaps or jams from occurring in the line.
Regalia Ordering
Order your regalia online through Herff-Jones by November 9. After November 9, students will have to order directly from the bookstore and choose from a bulk. Sizes will be first come first serve. Please direct any questions about the cap & gown or Herff-Jones to the Trinity Bookstore (bookstore@trinity.edu or 210-999-7028).
Honor Stoles
Undergraduate candidates who meet the University’s requirements to receive Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude) will wear a stole symbolizing The President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Stoles will be distributed during the check-in process on the morning of the ceremony.
Adornments
The commencement ceremony recognizes primarily academic achievements. Cords and stoles may be worn to indicate membership in any University-recognized or University-sponsored group. Cords and stoles must be approved by the Commencement and Convocation Committee at least 4 weeks prior to the ceremony.
Any decorations or messages added to the cap should be respectful of others and the university’s values and consistent with the celebratory nature of the ceremony. Added decorations or messages must not add height to the cap or impede the view of other participants or guests. Decorations or messages that do not fall within these guidelines may be removed by the University-appointed marshals on the day of commencement. Please direct any questions about Stoles & Honors Cords to Eve Christoffersen (echristo@trinity.edu).
Purchase your graduation photos from The Grad Team
All graduation photos taken by The Grad Team at the ceremony will be available online for purchase. Each graduate will receive an email with a link to their photos as soon as they are ready.
Live-Stream Information
Tiger Network
Schedule:
All ceremonies will be live-streamed at live.trinity.edu at the start of the event in Central Standard Time.
How to access:
Visit live.trinity.edu on desktop, mobile, or the Tiger Network App on Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV.
On-Demand:
Each ceremony will be available to watch on-demand the same day.
Internet Connection Speed:
If you're viewing the stream via live.trinity.edu, follow the system requirements for YouTube.
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