Southern’s commencement ceremony is a formal event that exhibits the pride we have in the accomplishments of our graduates. As such, professional decorum is expected from those who attend or participate. Behavior that is loud, disruptive, or otherwise incongruous with that expectation may result in fines or other repercussions. Southern is within its rights to withhold diplomas and transcripts from students who have not paid their bill in full, including fees associated with improper graduation behavior. We encourage all in attendance to join us in enthusiastically celebrating individual academic accomplishments without diminishing this milestone moment for the group as a whole.