<p>We have been thinking where to draw the line when we invite friends/relatives to attend our D's graduation. She is well liked among the crowd and many have expressed the willingness to attend. On the other hand, we don't want to hog the amphitheatre. So, what is a reasonable number? How many are other parents planning invite?</p>
<p>Parents, grandparents, siblings, godparent. For us, that's a total of 5 people.</p>
<p>You can invite all the others to a party at your house. (I should add that in our case it's HS graduation :) )</p>
<p>We had a total of 4 family members at our D's graduation last June, but I would think 5 or 6 would be fine.</p>
<p>Northeastdad, did you try the "ask a parent" link on the parent dashboard? Swarthmore</a> College | Parents' Dashboard
There are some parents of recent grads there who could probably help, along with the kind ones already posting here.
Back in the dark ages :) there were no limits on guests; that may have changed.</p>
<p>northeastdad,
We attended S's '07 graduation from Swat. Our contingent numbered ten. There was absolutely no issue with seating in the amphitheater. (Of course, I am one of those compulsive types who was at the amphitheater as soon as it opened and reserved seats for my "bringing-up-the rear" guests. ;))If it had rained heavily and the ceremony had been moved indoors, seating would have been much more limited. I understand that the amount of times that graduation has moved indoors is quite small. Congratulations to your D!</p>
<p>At the 2 Swat graduation ceremonies I attended, I think they televised the amphitheater proceedings on a screen in Lang for people who are unable to physically climb down into the amphitheater and for extended family/friends as well.</p>
<p>You're right, HC Alum. The purpose of televising to Lang is also because of the availability of A/C in Lang. My MIL, one of those people who would not be able to climb down into the amphitheater, just sat in the top row. :)</p>
<p>Thank you for comments. We will probably be a group of 7; immediate family and another couple.</p>
<p>northeastdad, you will certainly not be an "out of the ordinary" larger group. There were a number of "fan clubs" sitting in our vicinity.</p>