Photography

University Photography has been our ceremony photographers for more than 25 years.

They take multiple photos of each graduate during the various stages of the ceremony, including crossing the stage, being acknowledged by their dean, and sitting during the ceremony. They also take green-screen photos and add different backdrop options for you and your grad to choose from later.

Proofs of your graduate’s ceremony photos are sent within 10 days of commencement weekend to the permanent address listed on their name card, which students receive at check-in.

Contact information for University Photography:

Some graduates and their families hire private professional photographers to take pictures before, after and during the ceremony. Please know that these photographers will not be permitted to be on the floor or stage of our venue.

Family and friends are also prohibited from the floor and stage of the arena.

This is because additional persons in these areas could obstruct the view of our video crews, contracted photographers, streaming equipment, grads and/or guests.

We know many people take pictures with their phone cameras. Please be sure your cell phones are muted, so as not disturb those around you.

When choosing photography equipment, keep in mind the safety policies of our venue:

Video, film, and digital cameras are permitted, including those with interchangeable lenses. For both the safety and consideration of those around you, the following rules are in place:

• Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks or similar apparatuses that can obstruct aisles or others' view are not permitted in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
• Camera bags are permitted in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center but are subject to inspection.