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Photography Information

It is recognized that many of the guests wish to have photographs showing their student during the time that they are on stage receiving their diplomas. We have contracted a professional photographer to be on stage to photograph each candidate as s/he shakes hands with the President.  Should you wish to purchase the photo, fill out the photography card which you will receive when you pick up your academic attire. Because your guests may wish to take their own photographs as well, the following accommodations have been made. We ask that only one guest or member of your family leave his/her seat to take the picture.  We also ask that your guest remains seated until you have approached the stage stairs.

At this time, your guest should proceed to the rear of the Hall, turn left and walk down the extreme right aisle (now facing the stage) near the wall.  Guests not seated on the Parquet level will not be permitted to take pictures from the Parquet level.

Downstate staff ushers will meet all guests and ask them to provide the name of the graduate whom they wish to photograph.  Since the graduates are announced in alphabetical order, your guest will be allowed to enter one of the first few rows and take a seat close to the stage.  After they have taken your picture, they will be asked to return to their seat.

From their seats, guests will be permitted to use hand-held, self-contained home video equipment using only the existing lighting in the hall.  They may not stand in the aisles at any time to take pictures or videos.

Please be sure to share all Commencement information with your guests and make arrangements where you will meet after the ceremony.