Important Security Procedures for Commencement Weekend
In an effort to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests on campus during Commencement weekend we ask that you review and adhere to the following safety and security procedures noted below.
Security Screening
As part of an ongoing effort to ensure a safe and enjoyable event, all guests and degree candidates will go through security screening, including metal detection, prior to entering all Convocation and Commencement venues. Please allow additional time for security screening to avoid delay.
Pet Policy
Service dogs are the only animals permitted inside Commencement Weekend venues.
Smoke-Free Campus
Syracuse University is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of all tobacco products is prohibited on property owned, operated, or controlled by the University, indoors and out. Full policy available at policies.syr.edu.
Clear Bag Policy in Effect
Syracuse University has a clear bag policy (view details) which will be in effect for Commencement weekend.
As in past years, large bags, backpacks, duffel bags, and large shopping bags will not be allowed. All purses, binocular cases, and camera cases will be opened and inspected. There will not be a holding area for items at any venue.
Approved Bags
- 12” x 6” x 12” Clear Tote (one bag per person)
- One-Gallon Clear Plastic Storage Bag (one bag per person)
- 4.5” x 6.5” Clutch or Small Purse (one per person)
- Diaper Bag
Prohibited Items
To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit, the following items are not permitted in our facilities:
- Air Horns & Noisemakers
- Alcoholic Beverages or Illegal Drugs
- Amplified Sound Devices
- Animals (excluding certified service animals)
- Backpacks
- Balloons & Confetti
- Banners, Signs and Flags
- Cameras (w/ a 6" zoom lens or greater)
- Coolers (including small soft sided coolers)
- Food & Beverages (except for special needs)
- GoPro Cameras/Selfie Stick
- Laptops/iPad/Tripod
- Large Purse or Bags
- Laser Pointers
- Open Water Bottles
- Pocketknives or Knives of Any Kind
- Skateboards or Frisbees
- Sports Balls of Any Kind
Helium balloons are not permitted in the JMA Wireless Dome or Lally Athletics Complex.
Graduation caps decorated with content deemed to be offensive or discriminatory are prohibited and may be confiscated.
We ask you to help make Commencement weekend at Syracuse University a proud moment for all attendees.