Security Precautions
ADMISSION TO THE CEREMONY
The Commencement ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 3:15 pm. Guests arriving earlier than 3:15 p.m. will not be admitted. Guests may wait inside the Activities and Recreation Center or outside in the shade until the ARC Pavilion doors open.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Although UC Davis does not anticipate any security problems during Commencement, we take special measures to ensure the safety of students, faculty and guests at our events.
Please observe the following restrictions for all Commencement activities on the UC Davis Campus:
- No firearms, explosives or other weapons.
- No drugs or alcohol permitted – any person found to be intoxicated or carrying drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave.
- No artificial noise makers, air horns or megaphones may be used.
- No large signs, flags, poles, banners, or laser pointers.
- No animals — except assistance dogs — are allowed in the ARC Pavilion.
- No food or drink allowed, with the exception of bottled water.
- No large bags, backpacks, large purses or items larger than 12" x 12".
- Due to safety and liability issues, strollers and baby carriages are not allowed on the main floor of the ARC Pavilion.
- All Commencement venues have the authority to prohibit any other items deemed to be a security risk. In such cases, patrons will not be allowed to bring those items inside the event venues.
These policies are subject to change without notice.