With the ceremony being early in the morning and celebratory dinner later in the evening on May the 2nd, it is highly suggested that guest are in Jackson from Thursday, May 1st- Saturday, May 3rd.

Please arrive at 6:30 a.m. when the doors open. Commencement begins at 9 a.m., but if the venue is filled before then, doors will close.

Dr. Dorlus requests that all her commencement guests wear All-white attire.

The doctoral hooding and commencement ceremony will take place inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on JSU's campus.

Please arrive early to avoid major traffic delays due to the ceremony. A campus parking map can be found at the following link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.jsums.edu/jsucommencement/files/2023/04/AAC-commencement-parking.pdf

Yes, they are permitted, but cannot block the view of other guests. No Umbrellas and No Airhorns.

There is no limit on the number of guests that graduates can bring. It is highly suggested that guests arrive at 6:30 a.m. when venue doors open.

Yes, the link for watching the graduation live will be added to the website once it becomes available.

Dr. Dorlus is appreciative of all contributions to her doctoral celebration. You can find her registry on the Gift Tab. All monetary contributions can be sent via the cash fund or directly to the graduate via her apple pay or zelle. (773-301-4071)

Yes! There will be celebratory dinner for the graduate beginning at 5pm. All RSVP’d guests will received the location of the dinner.

No. The graduate only asks that all white is worn to her commencement ceremony in the morning.

Feel free to bring any gifts, flowers, balloons, special beverages or treats for the graduate. All are welcome.

If you have any questions regarding the day's events, don't hesitate to contact the mother of the graduate at 773-970-4453.