If you want to get into Rutgers University's commencement ceremony, make sure you don't bring any of these items.
PISCATAWAY -- Rutgers University will be on high security when President Barack Obama speaks at commencement, so graduates and guests will have heavy restrictions on what they can bring into High Point Solutions Stadium.
Here is the complete list of banned items for the May 15 ceremony:
- Liquids of any type
- Empty bottles
- Flowers or flower leis (flowers and gifts are available for purchase and pickup of preorders inside the stadium)
- Umbrellas
- Coolers
- Backpacks
- Purses
- Bags (clear or otherwise)
- Noisemaking devices (e.g., compressed air horns)
- Mace or similar substances
- Signs or banners of any size
- Glitter or confetti
- Beach balls
- Balloons
- Sticks, "selfie sticks" or poles
- Pocket knives/multi-tools
- Lighters
- Laser pointers
- Fireworks
- Can openers
- Weapons of any type
- Disruptive behavior
- Pets (except service animals)
- Any items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by security staff
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