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Commencement
  • Graduate
  • Guests
  • Ceremony
  • Faculty
  • Additional Information
  • Contact

< Graduate

  • Baccalaureate Degrees
  • Advanced Degrees
  • Professional Degrees
  • International Students
  • Application for Graduation & Diplomas
  • Cap and Gown & Other Graduation Orders
  • Senior Class Campaign
  • President’s Reception

< Guests

  • Directions & Parking
  • Accessibility Accommodations
  • Security

< Ceremony

  • Commencement Schedule
  • Photos
  • Speakers

< Faculty

  • Platform Party Participation & Faculty Presenting
  • Faculty Participation

< Additional Information

  • Past Programs
  • University Mace

< Contact

Commencement > Guests >

Security

Security

Breslin Center Security

Fall and Spring Semesters

There are metal detectors at each entrance to the Breslin Center. Please plan accordingly.

Permitted Items
  • Bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
  • Medically needed items (must be in a clear plastic gallon bag) will be searched and tagged by an MSU Police Officer)
  • Binoculars (no cases)
  • Pagers and cell phones (no selfie-sticks)
  • Cameras and camcorders (no cases)
  • Strollers - please check it with a member of Guest Services
  • Childcare items (no diaper bags, must be in a clear plastic gallon bag)
  • Seat cushions (no pockets, pouches, zippers)  
  • Compact umbrellas (no large umbrellas, no metal tips)
Prohibited Items

(Sorry, we are not able to store any of these items. For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, please leave prohibited items at home or in your vehicle.)

  • Weapons - (no pocketknives of any size)
  • Latex items (balloons, gloves, etc.)
  • Containers - any kind (including aerosol cans & spray cans)
  • ALL balloons - (no balloons of any kind)
  • Food - any kind
  • Large umbrellas, flags and flagpoles
  • Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans and flasks
  • All beverages (including bottled water)
  • Camera tripods, cases, selfie-sticks
  • Laser pointers, noise makers, banners
  • Chair backs
  • Projectiles & other potentially dangerous objects
  • All animals (except service animals older than one year)
  • Use of tobacco products, campus wide

If you have any questions, please call the Breslin Center during standard business hours at (517) 432-1989. All guest services for all ceremony locations will be managed by the Breslin Center.

Wharton Center Security 

Spring Semester Only

There are metal detectors at each entrance to the Wharton Center. Please plan accordingly.

Permitted Items
  • Bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
  • Medically needed items (must be in a clear plastic gallon bag) will be searched and tagged by an MSU Police Officer)
  • Binoculars (no cases)
  • Pagers and cell phones (no selfie-sticks)
  • Cameras and camcorders (no cases)
  • Strollers - Please check it with a member of Guest Services
  • Childcare items (no diaper bags, must be in a clear plastic gallon bag)
Prohibited Items

(Sorry, we are not able to store any of these items. For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, please leave prohibited items at home or in your vehicle.)

  • Weapons - (no pocketknives of any size)
  • Latex items (Balloons, gloves, etc.)
  • Containers - any kind (including aerosol cans & spray cans)
  • ALL balloons - (no balloons of any kind)
  • Food - any kind
  • Flags and flagpoles
  • Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans and flasks
  • All beverages (including bottled water)
  • Camera tripods, cases, selfie-sticks
  • Laser pointers, noise makers, banners
  • Chair backs
  • Projectiles & other potentially dangerous objects
  • All animals (except service animals older than one year)
  • Use of tobacco products, campus wide

If you have any questions, please call the Wharton Center during standard business hours at (517) 432-2000.

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