Each year we do our best to ensure that the line of march is accurate. The line changes each year due to retirements, resignations and individuals who have received permission to be excused from the ceremony. The line of march is more of a guide as opposed to a fixed rule; it’s an approximation of where you will be seated during the commencement ceremony. If you believe you should be somewhere else in the line other than where you are listed, feel free to stand there.
The faculty marshals this year are Carmen Allen and Jennifer Ramm, and they will direct you to the appropriate location during the seating process. There are 10 seats in a row, so, if there are last minute no-shows, you may be bumped up a row.
The setup this year will be like last year where the faculty will be sitting behind the graduates instead of flanked on the sides. The line of march will be posted in several locations for you to refer to upon your arrival. Please line up according to your row number, which will also be posted on the side columns in the lineup area. Please do not congregate at the front of the line making it difficult for others to get to their place in line. If you do not see your name listed, please feel free to stand where you think you should be.
On the Line of March 2023 Excel spreadsheet you will find your name listed alphabetically. From there you will find which “line” you are in – either A (house left) or B (house right), and which row you are in.
The processional will be the same as last year and follow the typical order:
- Board of Trustees and executive staff
- Faculty and administrators
- Graduates
The recessional will be the same as last year, allowing the graduates to recess through the faculty and administrators.
- Platform party: Board of Trustees and executive staff
- Graduates will recess through the middle aisle of faculty and administrators
- Then faculty and administrators
Your faculty marshals will direct you in both the processional and recessional.
If you have questions, please contact Gailyn Draper at 217-786-2213 or gailyn.draper@llcc.edu.
Commencement is a time when the focus is on our graduating students and their accomplishments. We appreciate your attendance at the ceremony and look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students together.