Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Alcorn State University will hold in-person Commencement ceremonies for the Fall Class of 2020, Spring Class of 2020, and the Golden Class of 1970 on Saturday, November 21, at the Marino Casem Stadium. Ceremonies for the Spring Class of 2020 and the Golden Class of 1970 will be held at 10:00 a.m., and at 2:00 p.m. for the Fall Class of 2020.

Note: Gates will open at 7:00 a.m. for the Spring Class of 2020 ceremony. All guests are asked to immediately exit the stadium upon the conclusion of the ceremony so that preparations can be made for the 2 p.m. ceremony. Gates will reopen for the Fall Class of 2020 ceremony upon the successful completion of COVID-19 safety actions.

Yes. Rehearsal is scheduled for Fri., November 20 at 10 a.m. at the Marino Casem Stadium. All graduates are required to attend.

Yes. The 2020 Commencement Exercises at Alcorn are ticketed events.

No. The cap and gowns are keepsake items.

Platform and VIP guests will park in the VIP section of the stadium.

Golden Class, marshals and commencement staff will park in the reserve section of the stadium.

Graduates and faculty will park in the new parking area located next to the Research and Extension Complex.

Guest parking will be available in the reserve tailgating section of the stadium, the Center for Ecology and Natural Resources, Willie Mae Latham Taylor Park, Extension and Research Complex, Jesse A. Morris Sr./W.C. Boykin Agricultural Science Building and the K.L. Simmons Sr. Technology Building.

Persons with mobility concerns will park:

• At the David L. Whitney HPER Complex if you are planning to sit on the visitor’s side of the stadium
• In the Reserved Parking at the Marino Casem stadium if you are planning to sit on the home side of the stadium

Degree mailings will commence after successful completion of final exams, exit exams, and the posting of your final grades.