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https://www.uab.edu/commencement
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Fall Commencement is split into two ceremonies: 

  • Friday evening for graduate students; 
  • Saturday morning for undergraduate students. 

Be sure you are making plans for the correct ceremony.

Doors open 1 hour prior to each ceremony. University officials recommend guests arrive early and leave non-essential bags at home or in the car; mandatory checks of all bags entering Bartow Arena could slow entry.

Students must arrive at Bell-Wallace Gymnasium to line up no later than 1 hour prior to the ceremony. Students should have their caps and gowns already on. Masters students should have their hoods on, and doctoral students should carry their hoods.

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