Prohibited Items
Clear bag policy
Attendees are permitted to bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon, clear, re-sealable plastic storage bag per person.
No other bags will be allowed inside. All items, including clear bags, are subject to search at all commencement venues. No items can be left or stored at the doors/gates.
Prohibited Items
All persons entering Virginia Tech venues are subject to search. Virginia Tech reserves the right to examine the contents of any container brought into venues. To protect the safety of attendees, the following items are prohibited.
Please do not attempt to bring these or similar articles into the venue. Items will not be stored at the gate or venue for pickup after the ceremony.
- Wrapped gifts
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food
- Signs, flags or banners
- Audio or video recording equipment
- Fireworks or any explosive
- Noisemakers (horns, whistles, cow bells, turkey calls, etc.)
- Folding chairs
- Food
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons
- Selfie sticks
- Smoking – including the use of e-cigarettes – is restricted to the designated areas in the stadium
- bags/backpacks (unless clear)
- Diaper bags (unless in clear bags)
- Pets (except certified service animals)
- Unmanned aircraft (drones)
- Coolers/containers (unless with medical supplies)
- Cameras with a detachable lens 6 inches or longer
- Tripods and monopods
- Beach balls and other disruptive items
- Strollers
- Large signs
Permitted Items
The following items are permitted inside the venues:
- One clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon, clear, re-sealable plastic storage bag per person
- Mobile phones
- Factory sealed bottle of water
- Binoculars (without case)
- Radios with headsets
- Diapers and non-medically necessary items for babies and young children must be carried in a clear bag
- Umbrellas (in stands at Lane Stadium only)
- Flowers
- Gift bags (must be a clear bag, and will be subject to search)
- Seat cushions and chair backs