Frequently Asked Questions
Commencement
Is there special seating for guests with disabilities?
All of the venues are handicap-accessible and ADA-compliant. Guests have the option of arriving early for special seating. Entrance times vary according to each venue.
Will handicap seating be available?
We will have seating available throughout the venue for those needing wheelchair assistance. Each individual requiring accommodation will be allowed one companion to sit with them. All other family members or guests may sit with them if chairs are available.
In Philadelphia, scooters are available to rent on a first come first serve basis in the UPS Store located inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
For additional details, please visit the website for the applicable venue:
- PCOM - Pennsylvania Convention Center
- PCOM Georgia - Gas South Convention Center
- PCOM South Georgia - Tifton Campus Conference Center
Will ASL services be available?
We will have ASL interpreters available on-site and on the live YouTube stream.
How long is the ceremony?
The commencement ceremony will last two to three hours depending upon speeches, the number of students, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Will the ceremony be streamed live for each campus?
All our ceremonies will be streamed on PCOM's YouTube channel (@PCOMeducation). Links will be posted on this website as the ceremony approaches.
Is there anything we cannot bring to the venue?
No balloons.
No confetti.
No posters.
No flags.
No stoles.
No animals with the exception of service animals.
Where can I find additional information about the ceremony locations?
For additional details, please visit the website for the applicable venue:
- PCOM - Pennsylvania Convention Center
- PCOM Georgia - Gas South Convention Center
- PCOM South Georgia - Tifton Campus Conference Center
Are there any COVID restrictions at any of the ceremony venues?
Currently, there are no mask requirements in place. PCOM will notify students of any changes.
Students: If you are experiencing any cold and flu-like symptoms, COVID-19, RSV, or any other viruses do not come to campus and/or the venue, wear a mask at all times around others, and get tested for COVID-19. You must also notify faculty or staff if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Please log in to myPCOM to review PCOM's COVID-19 Current Campus Status.