Commencement Marshal Position Description

The following descriptions provide an overview of the marshal duties in each general area. You will be assigned a specific duty, under the leadership of a marshal coordinator, within these areas.

General Seating Marshals - Greatest Need 

Where: Inside St. Ignatius Church

Need: There is usually the largest amount of need for indoor marshals

Duties in this area include:

• Handing out programs
• Helping guests to their seats
• Identifying empty seats for guests
• Making sure guests of the platform party (administrators, faculty, student speakers) are seated in the appropriate reserved section
• Helping guests with mobility issues/special needs find the appropriate reserved seating area
• Directing guests to the restrooms and handing out re-entry tickets
• Making sure the processions in and out of the church run smoothly
• Distributing programs on the pews for the next ceremony

Student Preparation Marshals - Limited Availability 

Where: Gleeson Library Atrium and Patio

Need: There is a low to moderate amount of need for student preparation marshals

Duties in this area include:

• Helping students put on regalia
• Making sure all students have name cards (the cards used on stage by the announcer)
• Getting students in line for the procession