Volunteer Roles - May 25 In Person Ceremony

These roles take place primarily onsite at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Flushing Meadows, Queens, unless specifically noted as virtual roles.

Volunteer Organization

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Volunteer Relations
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Assist with the organization of the volunteer area, including:

  • Distributing shirts
  • Sharing documentation
  • Distributing and collecting walkies
Staff Room (Ball Player Meeting Area)
2

Guest Relations

Thursday, May 25, 2023
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ticket Troubleshooters
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Assist graduates and guests, as needed, with addressing any ticket issues.

Main Entrance
2
Graduate Greeters
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Greet graduates as they arrive and direct them to the robing area.

Main Entrance / Outer Area for students
4
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Program and Pompom Distributors
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Greet and welcome guests, hand-out pompoms and programs.

Promenade/Loge Levels
6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VIP Greeter
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Greet and direct VIPs guests from West Gate parking area (Emcee, Student Speaker, Student Vocalist, Foundation Board members)

West Gate (Entrance)
2

Graduate Organization

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Section Leader for Bachelors Degree Graduates
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration for this Role requires a two-day time commitment (set up on May 24, and working as a section leader for the ceremony on May 25), and requires the use of a headset and walkie.

Serve as the point person for instructions to, and questions from, volunteers in this section.

Ensure graduates are lined up properly by major and, when directed, move processional to court.

Once processional is completed, make sure the area is completely packed, label boxes for return to campus, seal and set out to be moved to the loading dock.

Outer Bachelor Student Area
2
Section Leader for Masters Degree Students
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration for this Role requires a two-day time commitment (set up on May 24, and working as a section leader for the ceremony on May 25), and requires the use of a headset and walkie.

Serve as the point person for instructions to, and questions from, volunteers in this section.

Ensure graduates are lined up properly by major and, when directed, move processional to court.

Once processional is completed, make sure the area is completely packed, label boxes for return to campus, seal and set out to be moved to the loading dock.

 

Outer Masters Student Area
1
Section Leader for Certificate Students
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration for this Role requires a two-day time commitment (set up on May 24, and working as a section leader for the ceremony on May 25), and requires the use of a headset and walkie.

Serve as the point person for instructions to, and questions from, volunteers in this section.

Ensure graduates are lined up properly by major and, when directed, move processional to court.

Once processional is completed, make sure the area is completely packed, label boxes for return to campus, seal and set out to be moved to the loading dock.

Outer Bachelor Student Area
1
Section Leader for Adv. Certificate Students
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration for this Role requires a two-day time commitment (set up on May 24, and working as a section leader for the ceremony on May 25), and requires the use of a headset and walkie.

Serve as the point person for instructions to, and questions from, volunteers in this section.

Ensure graduates are lined up properly by major and, when directed, move processional to court.

Once processional is completed, make sure the area is completely packed, label boxes for return to campus, seal and set out to be moved to the loading dock.

Outer Bachelor Student Area
1
Thursday, May 25, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Distribute Honor Cords
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Based on lists provided, distribute honor cords to eligible graduates, checking them off a list. Honor cords are expected to include: 

  • Gold Academic Honor Cords
  • Blue Petrie Scholar Honor Cords
  • Green ACE Scholar Honor Cords
  • Red/White/Blue Military Service Honor Cords
  • Purple/Silver Sigma Theta Tau Honor Cords
In-Person/ With Student Leads
2
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Organize Graduates: Certificate in Child Dev. Associate, Certificate in Medical Coding28:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Nursing Informatics18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: Adv. Certificate in Project Management18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: BS in Nursing38:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BS in Business38:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BA in Communication and Media18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BA in Psychology28:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: Adv. Certificate in Immigration Law18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: Adv. Certificate in Disability Studies, Immigration Law, Project Management, Youth Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: BA in Sociology18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BA in Human Relations18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BA in Liberal Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BS in Health Services Administration38:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: BS in Health Info Management18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: MA in Psychology18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: Adv. Certificate in Management18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: MA in Museum Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MA in Youth Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: Adv. Certificate in Youth Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: Adv. Certificate in Disability Studies in Higher Education18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: Certificate in Medical Coding28:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Advance Certs. Area
Organize Graduates: MA in Applied Theatre18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: BS in Information Systems28:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Nursing Education18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Health Information Management18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Research Administration & Compliance18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MA in Disability Studies28:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Disability Services in Higher Education / MA in Disability Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: BA in Disability Studies18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Bachelors Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Data Science18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Business Management and Leadership28:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

All those in this role are required to assist with repacking materials in the section following the processional. 

Outer Masters Area
Organize Graduates: MS in Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Organizational Leadership18:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensure each graduating student has their name reader card, hood, cap, gown, and tassel. When directed, organize students to line up for the processional.

Program books listing all graduates will on each seat inside the graduate seating area (on the court). 

Outer Masters Area
Assist Late Arriving Graduates210:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Assist late graduate arrivals to get their name card and their seat in the Stadium and keep a list of the names/programs of those students.

Main Entrance / Club Level

Stage Party Organization

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greet and Organize the Stage Party
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Greet members of the stage party, assist them with finding their regalia, line them up in order for procession and lead them to the court entrance.

Following the ceremony, assist with reorganizing the regalia and packing up items to return to the school.

Stage Party Room (Umpire's Lounge)
4

Graduate / Stage Party Accommodations

Thursday, May 25, 2023
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Accommodations Team
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Registration for this Role requires a two-day time commitment (set up on May 24, and working the ceremony on May 25).

Assist with graduate and stage party accommodation needs, utilizing USTA staff as needed.

Main Entrance / Outer Area for students
3

Graduate Seating Marshals

Thursday, May 25, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Seating Marshals
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Direct students to seats (processional), to stage (crossing), and back to seats prior to the tassel turn and the recessional.

Court Level / Lower Bowl
6

Ceremony Production

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Marching Order Team
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Operate the Marching Order system, confirming the system is functioning, scanning and advancing for degree and name announcements. 

Stage Area
3
Stage Manager Assistant
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Assist stage manager in directing production crew as needed, managing last sound checks, and answering questions from stage party.

Registration for this Role requires a two-day time commitment.

Stage - Court Level
1
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Graphics, Video and LiveStream Manager
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Coordinate with on site production team and stage manager to ensure that the graphics, video, and music are operational on site, and that the LiveStream is functioning when necessary. 

Ensure LiveStream is turned off at the start of the recessional.

 
2
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stand By Name Reader
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Read student names (if needed) during stage crossing (on-stage role)

Stage Area
2
LiveStream Monitor
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monitor and respond to incoming chat from virtual audience on YouTube and across other social channels as necessary.

Remote/YouTube
2

Breakdown

Thursday, May 25, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Assist with Stage Area Breakdown
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Clear stage area of CUNY SPS items, including packing up and remaining items, such as:

  • Graduate folders
  • Podium signs
  • Table linens
  • Tables
  • Marching Order equipment
  • Step and Repeats
  • Gonfalons

Registration for this Role requires a 2 day time commitment.

Court Level
6