<p>I agree that unless staying for convocation is a huge hardship I recommend staying for it. The students get dressed up and process in. It a a really nice ceremony. Gives you some time to do last minute shopping if needed. take your cue from your son/ daughter . You may want to leave them for a while and let them settle in, attend orientation sessions as needed and then connect with them again later. Go visit a winery or go shopping if you don’t want to hang around. But the morning convocation is beautiful.</p>