Location :
Trojan Arena
Troy, AL 36082
Commencement Website
Prior to Commencement
- The Troy Campus Graduation Center must be notified if you plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
- All graduates other than those receiving military commission through Troy University's Air Force ROTC Program or the Army OTC Program must dress in appropriate academic regalia to participate in commencement exercises.
- First Destination Survey - See details below.
From the Office of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academics
As part of your exit from Troy University, click on the assignments tab to complete your First Destination Survey.
"At Troy University we want your degree to continue to increase in value and be the key that unlocks your career potential. To do this, it is important we find out the "First Destinations" of our new graduates and where you will be working or attending school after graduation. If you do not currently have a job, it is important you complete the survey anyway. Please select the link below to complete your First Destination Survey." - Dr. Kerry J. Palmer
First Destination Survey Link: https://troy.joinhandshake.com/first_destination_surveys/6015
Photography Information
- Pre-Register for your Graduation Ceremony photos! GradImages is proud to be your official graduation photographer. Receive a coupon for 20% off your entire order when you pre-register before graduation day at https://www.gradimages.com/Preregistration.
- GradImages® is proud to support one of the biggest moments in a graduate's life: walking across the stage and into the next chapter. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve these memories for a lifetime. Finding your graduate's photos after the ceremony is easy. Visit www.GradImages.comto view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts, and more.
- If you have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. We have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family member with anything they may need.
Participation
- You will not be able to participate if you have not met all the requirements for graduation.
Grad Fest
- Grad Fest dates and times will provided via TROY email. Any graduate unable to attend may call the Bookstore at 334-670-3223 or e-mail the Bookstore at sm096@bncollege.com to order caps and gowns.
- Personalized announcements, name cards, class rings and graduation frames may be ordered during Grad Fest.
- Personalized announcements need to be placed at this time ensure proper delivery.
Honor Cords
- Only authorized honor cords or medallions may be worn with the cap and gown at commencement. These are ordered through your honor society.
- There are no cords for graduating with University honors; this will be announced at commencement.
- NO social sorority or fraternity sashes may be worn.
- Decorating the mortar board IS NOT ALLOWED.
Commencement Tickets
- Tickets may be required to attend the ceremony. Details regarding tickets will be provided via TROY email.
Day of Commencement
Chancellor's Reception
- Guests and graduates are invited and encouraged to attend a reception at the Chancellor's home the morning of commencement.
Line-Up
- All graduates should report to the Practice Basketball Court, Event Level of Trojan Arena.
- PLEASE BE ON TIME to make sure you receive all instructions.
- Line-up is for graduating students only. No children, spouses, ect. allowed.
Personal Property
- Graduates, please DO NOT bring any personal items (purses, cameras, cell phones, ect.) with you to the Trojan Arena.
- University personnel WILL NOT be held responsible for your personal property so please make other arrangements for your valuables.
Dress Attire
- Please dress appropriately. Women should wear dark, low-heeled shoes and men should wear dark dress shoes, dark socks, and dark dress pants.
Photographs
- Each graduate will be professionally photographed as he or she is awarded the diploma cover by Chancellor Hawkins. The photographer will provide additional information during the preliminary assembly.
Streaming Video
- Family and friends who are unable to attend the commencement ceremony may watch through Troy University's live video coverage at http://troy.edu/live.
Please contact the Troy Campus Records Office if you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the commencement ceremony.
University Records - Troy Campus
Contact Information
334-670-3170
graduationcenter@troy.edu or troyrecords@troy.edu