Commencement Student Resources

As you embark on the exciting journey toward Commencement, we want you to know that the entire Meharry Medical College community is here to support and celebrate you every step of the way. This moment marks the culmination of years of dedication, resilience, and purpose—and the beginning of your next chapter as a Meharrian committed to advancing health equity and compassionate care.

To help you prepare for this milestone, we’ve gathered a collection of resources, important dates, and key information to ensure your Commencement experience is as smooth and memorable as possible. Whether you’re from the School of Medicine, Dentistry, or Graduate Studies and Research, these tools are here to guide you as you finalize your time at Meharry and step confidently into your future.

This is more than a ceremony—it’s a celebration of your hard work, your growth, your dreams, and the community that has shaped you. We are thrilled to walk alongside you in this season of transition and joy, and we can’t wait to cheer you on as you take your well-earned place among Meharry’s proud legacy of changemakers and trailblazers.

Let the countdown to Commencement begin!

Regalia

Find all you need to know to dress the part for Commencement.

Activity Form

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM

An activity form must be completed for each event you plan to have appear in the Commencement Activity Booklet. Please fill out your form completely and click the submit button to transmit.

Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Please make all submissions by: TBA

If you are planning an event on campus, contact the following individuals to reserve our space:

Linda Williams – x6904 (TQM, LRC Lecture Halls)

Alicia Cross – x6784 (SOD, Cox Auditorium)

Vanessa Smith – X6318 (Library, Multipurpose Room)

Sandra A. Williams – x6683 (Cal Turner Center, Moses Alumni Hall, Lyttle Hall Parlor and Meeting Space)

Crissy Grooms – x2802 (Aramark Catering @ Meharry)

Thank you.

Activity Form

Event Name:(Required)

Event Date:(Required)

Time(Required)

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Trash Receptacles; If so, how many:(Required)

Do you need for Meharry to provide tables and chairs?(Required)

Yes

How Many Tables (6ft):(Required)

How Many Chairs:(Required)

Setup Time:(Required)

Dismantle Time:(Required)

Attendees (public, graduates, alumni, etc):(Required)

Attire:(Required)

Number Expected to Attend:(Required)

Cost/Fee(s):(Required)

Sponsor:(Required)

Point of Contact:

Name(Required)

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Section Break

Audio Visual Needs:

Electrical Needs:

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Resource Needs (Water, etc.):

Campus Operation Needs

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Announcements and invitations

Announce your accomplishment to family and friends with personalized graduation announcements from Herff Jones. Specifically designed for your college’s commencement ceremony, they arrive personalized with your name, degree, and major.

Since 1920, Herff Jones has been providing commencement regalia, announcements, rings, frames, and other recognition products to colleges across the nation. Herff Jones believes your accomplishments need to be recognized and rewarded with quality products and service.

The DEX Imaging Center at Meharry will also serve as another resource for announcements and invitations during this graduation season. For Information on announcement and invitation pricing, please contact:

Elizabeth Swope Noll
Director
615.327.6176
enoll@mmc.edu

Dex Imaging Copy Center
615.327.5962
copycenter@mmc.edu

Locations

Auxiliary Services and the Copy Center are in the basement of the School of Dentistry.