Clear Bag Policy

 

 

Commencement Policy

In the interest of guest and student safety, Florida A&M University has a clear bag policy for all commencement-related events and programs. The clear bag and approved item policy was implemented as a way of keeping our students and attendees safer, while also expediting screening upon entry into the ceremony. This policy limits the size and type of bags and items allowed into the venue, with some exceptions for medical or childcare needs. All items are subject to being searched, and each attendee will be hand scanned or expected to walk thru a detector.

 

Permitted Bags & Items

 

a black canvas childcare necessities carrying bag
 

Medical and Family

Items required for medical, family or childcare needs.

Green FAMU backless stadium cushion
 

Backless Cushions

Less than 16 inches.

A clear tote bag with "FAMU" printed across the font in a green blocky font
 

Clear Totes

Plastic, vinyl or PVC. Cannot exceed 12" x 6" and max logo size no larger than 4.5" x 3.4."

A plastic water bottles with a blue cap
 

Water Bottles

One 20 oz. unopened or empty bottle of water per person.

a persons hands holding a small grey clutch purse with a gold chain
 

Small Clutch or Wallet

No larger than 6.5" x 4.5" with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried in separate or within an approved plastic bag.

a clear plastic resealable bag with a white standard sheet of printer paper inside
 

Clear Plastic Storage Bag

One gallon max, resealable.

  • One-gallon clear, re-sealable plastic storage bag
  • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection)
  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12"x6"x12" o A logo no larger than 4.5"x 3.4" can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
  • A clear bag shall be clear from top-to-bottom, and up to a 2” trim/border on the bag is generally acceptable.
  • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5"x6.5", approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.