2026 Graduation Ceremonies

As part of our effort to speed up entry to events and maintain the safest possible environment for all guests, please note the following prohibited items within The Ritchie Center for all events in Magness Arena and Hamilton Gymnasium.

• Animals (service animals permitted)
• Artificial noisemakers: air horns, clappers, whistles, vuvuzelas, etc.
• Balloons, balls, confetti, frisbees, and other projectiles
• Bags of any size (medical and diaper bags permitted, but will be searched)
• Candles or open flames
• Derogatory/defamatory clothing or signage
• Firearms, weapons, and dangerous devices
• Flash photography, video cameras, recording devices, cameras with detachable lenses
• Fireworks
• Hard-shell coolers, containers, thermoses (to include hydroflasks and metal water bottles)
• Illegal drugs or alcohol
• Inflatable objects (beach balls, latex balloons, etc.)
• Laser pointers or other disturbing items
• Outside food and beverages, including empty or full plastic bottles, glass bottles, and cans
• Oversized signs or banners (larger than 28" x 22"), to include any signage with a stick or pole attached
• Other items deemed prohibited by Ritchie Center and Event Staff

Management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis. All permitted bags, jackets and guests are subject to search upon entering The Ritchie Center.