Law commencement is Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Hawkins Arena. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for guests. Seats are first come, first served. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Mercer Law YouTube channel.
Any questions related to the event can be directed to LaShunda Walker at (478) 301-2620.
Ivy N. Cadle, ‘07
The 2024 Mercer Law commencement speaker is Ivy N. Cadle, Managing Shareholder, Baker Donelson Law Firm.
Rehearsal
Rehearsal will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Intramural Courts at the University Center. Please arrive by 10:45 a.m. as rehearsal will start promptly at 11 a.m. Prepare for it to last at least an hour. This is not a dress rehearsal, so you do not need to bring your regalia. If you have family hooders, we ask that they be at rehearsal too, if possible.
Name Pronunciation
As we prepare for your graduation, we realize that some of you may have had times when your name has been mispronounced. To ensure that this will not be an issue for you on this most special occasion, we ask that you send a voice recording of your name to registrar@law.mercer.edu. The deadline to submit name pronunciations is Friday, April 26, 2024.
Ceremony
Graduates should arrive at the University Center and check in at the intramural courts no later than 9 a.m. It is recommended that graduates leave personal belongings with relatives or friends attending the ceremony as the Intramural Courts will not be secured during the ceremony. Graduates with family hooders should arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Graduate Attire
Graduates are required to wear university-sanctioned regalia. Students are permitted to wear cords to signify latin honors (i.e., cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude) and military services. These cords will be distributed by the Registrar's Office prior to commencement. No other stoles, medallions, or cords may be worn during the commencement ceremony. Students who wish to purchase these items may wear them for personal photographs after the commencement ceremony. Men should wear dark slacks, dark shoes, and a shirt with a white collar. Women should wear comfortable dark dress shoes with a dress or skirt that does not show below the gown, or dark slacks and a blouse.
Professional Photographer
A photographer from GradImages will be at the ceremony to take posed and candid photographs of you at your special moment of recognition. You will receive a free proof of these photos in the mail and/or by email as soon as 72 hours following the ceremony. You may also view or purchase event images at: http://go.mercer.edu/2024-law-commencement.
Mercer requests all participants and guests to respect the importance of this occasion and to treat it with the proper decorum. All cell phones should be turned off or on vibrate during the ceremony.
Directions to Macon Campus
From I-75 North (From Florida): Take I-75 North to Exit #163 (Mercer University Drive). Take a right at the top of the exit ramp onto Mercer University Drive. There are two entrances to campus. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Stadium Drive or left at the second traffic light onto College Street (Mobility Impaired Parking is accessed from both entrances).
From I-75 South (from Atlanta): Take I-75 South to Exit #163 (Mercer University Drive). Take a left at the top of the exit ramp onto Mercer University Drive and cross over I-75. There are two entrances to campus. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Stadium Drive or left at the second traffic light onto College Street (Mobility Impaired Parking is accessed from both entrances).
Parking Information
Parking is available throughout the campus with shuttles to bring guests to the venue. Parking for accessibility will be available in the upper lot of the University Center and both parking lots beside Drake Field House and the College Street lot across from the Peddy Tennis Courts. The access to these areas will be permitted with a handicap hangtag or plate. First come, first served. Once the designated ADA lots are full, additional parking is provided in the general area with shuttles to bring guests to the venue.
Find a map of Mercer’s campus here.
Family members and attendees may pre-order the graduation t-shirts at https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/merceruniversitylaw/. Flowers can be pre-ordered at https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/merceruniversity/.
Flowers and t-shirts may be purchased the day of the ceremony as well. All orders will be available for pickup on-site the day of graduation. Flowers are not permitted in the arena, but may be reserved and retrieved afterwards at the Commencement Group booth, located conveniently at the entrance to the graduation.
You'll also have the opportunity to purchase Mercer Law apparel and other items in the University Center at the Mercer Bookstore pop-up shop. Extended Bookstore Hours for May 11:
Extended Bookstore Hours for May 11
Main store (Mercer Village): 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hawkins Arena Box: 8 a.m. - 30 minutes after commencement conclusion
