--- title: Resources for Graduation Event Professionals description: Resources for school administrators responsible for their institution's commencements, grad fair, ring ceremony, or regalia distribution events. --- [![GradImages Logo](https://resources.gradimages.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GI_LOGO.jpg?width=307&height=40&name=GI_LOGO.jpg "GradImages Logo")](https://resources.gradimages.com) # Resources for Graduation Event Professionals ## [How GradRoll can display graduate names at commencement](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradroll-can-display-graduate-names-at-commencement) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/GradRoll.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradroll-can-display-graduate-names-at-commencement) GradRoll is GradImages’ proprietary system that allows you to display personalized information as each of your graduates are recognized on stage. With GradRoll, a banner is overlaid on top of the video feed displaying your school’s logo, the graduate’s name and their degree information or honors received. This creates a more personalized experience for the graduate and the audience. GradRoll can also simplify the tasks of registering graduates for a particular ceremony. It produces a personalized barcoded reader card making event day operations such as check-in and last-minute additions or changes seamless. Here's the way our system works: [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradroll-can-display-graduate-names-at-commencement) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradroll-can-display-graduate-names-at-commencement#comments-listing) Topics: [Technology](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/technology) [GradImages](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/gradimages) [Innovation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/innovation) ## [GradImages Solutions for Non-Traditional Ceremonies](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-solutions) by [GradImages](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/image-143.png)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-solutions) **CELEBRATIONS ****WEBSITE** [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-solutions) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-solutions#comments-listing) Topics: [New & Noteworthy](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/new-noteworthy) [Innovation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/innovation) ## [Graduation Ceremonies in COVID-19:  Clemson University](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-clemson-university) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/0001-jpg.jpeg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-clemson-university) On November 14th, 2020, Clemson University hosted a series of in-person [ceremonies](https://www.clemson.edu/registrar/graduation/december-graduation.html) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. All told more than 1,800 graduates participated in 7 ceremonies over the weekend, all socially distanced and with safety measures permeating the arena. The graduates for these ceremonies were degree recipients completed their degrees in Spring and Summer 2020. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-clemson-university) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-clemson-university#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [Graduation Ceremonies in COVID-19:   University of Tennessee Knoxville](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-tennessee-knoxville) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/0009-jpg.jpeg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-tennessee-knoxville) Across four days at the end of November, the University of Tennessee held a series of graduation ceremonies to celebrate their spring, summer and fall graduates. They hosted their ceremonies on campus in their [Thompson-Boling Arena](https://www.tbarena.com/). After evaluating restrictions of the venue and distancing measures, the University wisely capped attendance of graduates and their families to help maintain social distancing. Over 1,200 graduates celebrated this milestone achievement across 10 ceremonies. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-tennessee-knoxville) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-tennessee-knoxville#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [Graduation Ceremonies in COVID-19: University of North Georgia](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-north-georgia-1) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/0087-jpg-1.jpeg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-north-georgia-1) On September 19th, 2020, the University of North Georgia executed a day long series of Commencement exercises in their [UNG Convocation Center.](https://go.ung.edu/convocation-center) The University set up the event space with socially distanced "boxes" for 9 graduates and their families to occupy. UNGA then set up a schedule giving each college a block of time, and then allowing graduates to book a spot within their college's allotted time.  When the day arrived, graduates would park at the arena and bring their family (up to 4 members) to registration. Once they were checked in, the group would be escorted to a waiting room where the Commencement speeches were played on a television. Once the speeches concluded, the group was escorted to the event floor. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-north-georgia-1) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-north-georgia-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [Graduation Ceremonies in COVID-19: Rhode Island College](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-rhode-island-college) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/0007-jpg-1.jpeg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-rhode-island-college) In addition to orchestrating the [Virtual Ceremony](http://www.ric.edu/2020-Virtual-Celebration/Pages/default.aspx), Rhode Island College hosted a diploma pickup which it dubbed “Commencement in a Box” where graduates could sign up for a time to pick up a box that contained their diploma, cords, and a program. They also had an opportunity to take a portrait on their RIC custom backdrop.  This combination of events was in place of their regular spring commencement.   [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-rhode-island-college) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-rhode-island-college#comments-listing) Topics: [New & Noteworthy](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/new-noteworthy) [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [Graduation Ceremonies in COVID-19:  University of Central Florida](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-central-florida) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/0111-jpg.jpeg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-central-florida) The University of Central Florida has established an innovative way for each graduate to **safely** celebrate graduation and receive live individual recognition in front of his or her family. The UCF “[Grad Walk](https://registrar.ucf.edu/grad-walk-info/)” events have successfully happened for multiple days in mid-November for Fall 2020 graduates and will continue in mid-December for Spring and Summer 2020 graduates. Their idea was simple…graduates come to a student union ballroom with up to four guests during a specific time slot they have registered for in advance. The graduate gets to have their name read, walk across a stage, receive their diploma cover, and take an official commencement portrait – all while their guests cheer them on! [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-central-florida) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-university-of-central-florida#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [Safe Portraits On-Campus](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/Picture1-png.png)](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus) With schools across the country having to postpone or cancel their fall in-person graduations in light of COVID-19, GradImages is focused on supporting our partner schools with options to ensure your graduates get as close to a true experience as possible. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus#comments-listing) Topics: [New & Noteworthy](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/new-noteworthy) [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [Graduation Ceremonies in COVID-19: Allan Hancock College](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-allan-hancock-university) by [Michael Flanigan](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/michael-flanigan) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/drive-thru-pickup-logo-jpg.jpeg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/graduation-ceremonies-in-covid-19-allan-hancock-university) Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California took a more mobile approach to their graduation ceremony on September 8th, 2020. 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