Commencement: Photography 

Professional photographs of individual graduating students
A professional photographer selected by the College takes color photographs of each degree candidate on stage as the diploma is presented. A second photograph is taken in front of the official Mills student banner, just after the candidate receives the diploma and is on the route returning to their seat. 

The photographer will also take individual cap and gown photos before rehearsal, during breakfast, on Friday, May 16 from 9:00am - 10:00am. Please remember to bring your cap, gown, and hood if you would like to have your photo taken. Photos will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis.  

The above photographs may be purchased from the photographer. Photos will be available for viewing and purchasing on-line within 24 hours of the ceremony. For any customer services questions regarding your order, please contact Bob Knight Photo at www.bobknightphoto.com/register or 800.261.2576.

Audience members taking photographs
Audience members taking photographs must do so from a specially marked area. This area is located at the end of the exit ramp each degree candidate will use just after receiving her/his diploma. To reach this area, move around to the left as you are facing the stage, using the side aisles and around the rear of the audience. Guests must not block the aisles during the ceremony.

College photographers
Official College photographers will also be taking pictures from various locations to document the ceremonies. These are the only photographers allowed to shoot photographs outside of the specially marked area. These photographs will be posted on the Mills website www.mills.edu shortly after the event.

Important: Only authorized College photographers and the press (wearing identification badges) will be allowed in front of the stage or in the aisles.