Commencement

Spring 2025 Commencement

Due to this weekend’s inclement weather forecast, the University of Montevallo’s Spring Commencement activities will be held in Central State Bank Arena in the McChesney Student Activity Center (SAC) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. 

Commencement rehearsal will also take place in the SAC at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2. Because of limited space indoors, graduates will each be issued five tickets for their friends and family to attend the ceremony, which will be available on University Tickets beginning at noon on May 2. Tickets can be reserved at montevallotickets.universitytickets.com.

UM’s Mass Communication Program will livestream the event at youtube.com/@MontevalloForYou. The ceremony will also be streamed live in Palmer Auditorium for overflow from the ceremony; no ticket required.

Tickets will not be required for wheelchair users. Handicapped parking will be available in the lot at the front of the SAC. Additionally, guests may be dropped off in front of the activity center. Family members who need wheelchair accommodations may access two different areas to view the ceremony. There will be a wheelchair area on the walking track located on the second level as you exit the elevator. The elevator is located to the left of the hospitality desk as you enter the SAC. Wheelchairs and family members will have seating preference on the floor in front of the first row of all bleachers. Children who sit on laps do not require a ticket.

Graduates should report to the hallway of the SAC no later than 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, wearing academic regalia. The Montevallo Masters and UM National Alumni Association volunteers will be present to assist graduates in finding their spot in the processional.

Individuals needing disability-related accommodations during this event should contact the host department or Disability Support Services ((205) 665-6250, AAC@montevallo.edu) as early as possible. Efforts will be made to accommodate all access requests regardless of timing, but the University cannot guarantee that requests made with less than one week’s notice can be met.