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REMINDERS AND HELPFUL TIPS FOR OUR GRADUATES AND CAMPUS GUESTS

REMINDERS:

Graduation rehearsal Е It is imperative that graduates attend rehearsal on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium.

At the Prayer Breakfast for graduates and their guests on Friday, May 9, breakfast will be served until 8:45 a.m. Graduates will not be allowed to hold seats for guests after 8:30 a.m.

Guests should be seated by 8:45 a.m. on the day of Commencement. The processional of students will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Traffic will be heavy the few hours before and after the Commencement ceremony. Some streets will be closed to accommodate our campus activities. Keep your car in good mechanical condition to prevent car trouble. Keep our gas tank full.

Keep members of your party togetherЕit's always helpful to designate a meeting point and time in case your party gets separated. Your meeting point should be a central location in the event young children, handicapped, or elderly persons are separated before or during the ceremony.

Avoid carrying unnecessary bags. This year, there will be heightened security in response to the national alert. Guests are discouraged from carrying backpacks, book bags, tote bags, brief cases, and other baggage. You are reminded that purses and other like items are subject to search and this in turn will slow entrance onto the yard.

Avoid carrying large sums of money and unnecessary credit cards. Keep small amounts (ten or fifteen dollars) handy in your wallet or purse for quick access and impromptu needs.

No bottles, cans, coolers, alcoholic beverages, weapons, animals, or pets will be permitted.

Simulcast viewing areas are available in the Armour J. Blackburn University Center

HELPFUL TIPS:

Commencement participants and guests are strongly encouraged to use public transportation when traveling to the May 10 event. The following transportation alternatives are offered:

Metro Bus stops are located on Georgia Avenue at entry points to the campus.

Metro Subway stop (Shaw/Howard University stop) is just a few city blocks from our main campus. The Howard University Shuttle Bus service will be available from the Shaw/Howard University Metro Station from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Metro Bus and Train Schedules can be obtained by calling 202-637-7000. You will need to provide your starting point/address and your destination (Howard University, 2400 Block of Georgia Avenue, NW).

Taxicab Service is readily available in the Washington Metropolitan area. Either call ahead for service or flag a taxi on any major thoroughfare. When departing campus, the best location for flagging a taxi is from the Georgia Avenue side of our main campus.

Street Parking (meters) is available in limited locations near Howard University. Upper Campus Parking is limited and will not be permitted on Commencement Day. However, signs will be posted for directions to perimeter parking lots on the day of the event. The Howard Hospital parking garages, located at 4th & V Streets, NW, will also be available to early arriving guests. Shuttle bus service will be provided from University parking lots and the Hospital garages to the Commencement site.

Note where you park (Lot names, cross/adjacent street name and landmarks) so you do not spend unnecessary time walking around the neighborhood or a parking lot. Always lock your car doors (and buckle up). Never leave your keys in your car, whether you're at the gas station or in the parking lot. It's always a good safety measure to keep your house keys separate from your car keys.

Keep your valuables out of sightЦЦunder the seat, in the glove compartment, or in the trunk. For safety, do not keep your purse on the seat beside you. When returning to your vehicle, be alert with your car keys in hand to quickly unlock and enter your vehicle. Be aware of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Have your car keys in your hand and be ready to unlock the door without delay.

ENJOY YOURSELF! This will be a festive and memorable occasion for graduates and their families and friends. Walk purposefully, look confident, and wear your prideЦЦfor you will be one of our special guests.

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