Commencement 2026 FAQ: Holt & Crummer
General Information
What is the date and time for the Holt and Crummer Ceremonies?
These ceremonies will take place on campus in the Warden Arena.
Holt School - Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Crummer - Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9 a.m.
How long are the Holt and Crummer ceremonies?
Please plan for 1.5 hours for each of these ceremonies.
Will there be a graduation rehearsal?
Holt Students: There is no rehearsal for Holt students
Crummer Students: There is no rehearsal for Crummer students.
Where can I order announcements and rings?
Announcements and rings can be ordered at www.jostens.com.
Will photos be taken during the commencement ceremony?
Rollins has contracted with GradImages to take photographs of the graduates during each commencement ceremony. The company will contact the graduates regarding purchasing photographs after the ceremony.
When will we get our photos from the ceremony? Is there a cost associated?
You will receive an order form and details from GradImages the day of Commencement and can purchase accordingly.
Where do I pick up cords?
Cords are picked up before commencement in the department and/or student organization from which they are awarded. They will not be available for pick up the day of commencement.
I’m graduating with honors. Where do I get my tassel?
Holt students graduating with Latin honors can pick up their tassels in the Registrar’s Office before commencement or in the Chapel the day of their commencement ceremony.
Crummer students graduating with honors (cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher) will receive their honors tassel at check-in the morning of commencement.
Lodging Information
Please visit this website for lodging information for out-of-town guests.
Will there be a post-graduation reception for Holt and Crummer commencement participants and their guests?
All Holt and Crummer commencement participants and guests are invited to a reception in Rice Family Pavilion directly after their ceremony to continue the celebrations of your accomplishments with fellow graduates, staff and faculty. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Will commencement be recorded/streamed?
Yes, each ceremony will be live-streamed and posted to https://www.rollins.edu/commencement
Spanish Translation of Ceremonies
Headphones will be available for all ceremonies for guests who would like real-time Spanish translation of the ceremony. The headphones will be available the day of the ceremony. Please let a volunteer know when you enter Warden Arena.
What is prohibited during the ceremonies?
Amplified sound through air horns, champagne bottles, beach balls, drugs, unmanned signs, violence, weapons, threats, blocking of entrances, and other distractions from the ceremony are prohibited.
Tickets
Are tickets required for Holt and Crummer ceremonies?
The Hamilton Holt School and Crummer Graduate School ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, 2026, will not require tickets, and there is no limit to the number of guests you may invite.
Where do Holt students take the post-graduation survey?
Two weeks before commencement, the Post-Graduation Survey for 2026 Holt students will be sent out via email from the Center for Career & Life Planning.
I’m a Holt student and have already received my diploma and cover. Do we still need to take the one on stage?
Yes, you'll want to take it for the photo!
ADA/Special Accommodations
How do I reserve seating for my guests requiring seating accommodations?
Holt Ceremony - If a student or guest requires seating accommodations for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m., please fill out this survey. No tickets are required for the Holt Ceremony.
Crummer Ceremony - Crummer graduates can reserve special seating for themselves or their guests via the commencement survey sent from Crummer.
I have ADA parking accommodations; do I need a special parking pass?
Those requiring special accommodations in dropping guests off at the venue should enter at Park Avenue, turn left on Holt Avenue, then turn left on Chase Avenue. Staff will direct you into the Alfond Sports Center lot for drop off. Guests who require handicap accessible parking should enter at Park Avenue and you will be provided a special parking pass. If you receive the pass, you will proceed East on Holt Avenue and be directed to the parking between the Museum and the loading dock of the Alfond Sports Center.
Will a sign language interpreter be available for the ceremonies?
A sign language interpreter will be present at each ceremony, and their interpretation will be projected onto the screen during each ceremony.
Regalia
Where can I order/pick up my regalia?
Holt Students: The Bookstore will host a Grad Finale on February 17 and 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bookstore parking lot. During this event, students can order and pay for graduation regalia, announcements, rings, stoles, and other Rollins memorabilia.
The Registrar's Office, Alumni Office and the Center for Career & Life Planning will also be available to help ensure you are fully prepared for graduation.
If you are unable to attend the Grad Finale, you can stop by the Bookstore during regular business hours to order regalia.
Crummer: Please see below for regalia information.
Parking
Where should students/guests park the day of their ceremony?
The Rollins Garage on campus or the Truist Garage located across the street at 131 E. Comstock Avenue, Winter Park, 32789. Parking in both garages will be free on the day of Commencement. Guests should expect that it might take at least 20 minutes to park and walk to the Alfond Sports Center. Please plan accordingly. Please review the parking map.
Commencement Attire for Graduates
While we are seated, can we take off the robes and only wear them when we walk to the stage/cross it/return to seats?
We ask that all students keep his/her robes on for the duration of the event.
Can I decorate my cap?
Caps may be decorated for graduation. We request that any decoration be suitable for the importance of the occasion. We reserve the right to ask students to remove any decoration that might be deemed offensive or in violation of our existing policies.
Can I wear pins, cords, and stoles?
Pins, cords, and stoles representing academic honor societies, cultural organizations, and student leadership and service organizations, if the organization is registered at Rollins.
Can I wear a custom stole that has my academic honor societies and my country flag?
Yes.
Crummer Graduation Information
The information below is for Crummer Students Only
Regalia
Crummer MBA graduates will purchase their own regalia through the Rollins Bookstore. The deadline to order regalia is March 2, 2026. Regalia will be available for pick up in the Bookstore starting April 15, 2026.
Crummer EDBA students will have their regalia ordered on their behalf and will be available for pick up in the Bookstore starting April 15, 2026. EDBA students wishing to purchase their own custom doctoral set can do so through the Rollins Bookstore.
Hoods for Crummer Students
Crummer EDBA graduates will be hooded on stage during the commencement ceremony.
Honors Tassel
Students graduating with honors will receive their honors tassel at check-in the morning of commencement. Please note that this only applies to the December and May graduates. Summer graduates will participate in the commencement ceremony, but will receive their honors designation upon completion of their program.
Crummer Attire
Professional attire is recommended for students to wear under their regalia. Graduates will march together during the procession from Crummer to the Alfond Sports Center, so it is highly advised that graduates wear comfortable footwear.
ADA Seating Accommodations
Crummer graduates can reserve special seating for themselves or their guests by via the commencement survey sent from Crummer in March 2026.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Induction Ceremony
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Bush Auditorium.
Crummer Reception
Saturday, May 9, 2026, directly following Commencement in the Rice Family Pavilion.
How long is the commencement ceremony?
Crummer – Please plan for 1.5 hours for the ceremony.
Tickets
Tickets are not required for the Crummer Commencement ceremony.