Taking day off in Summer internship for Graduation ceremony

So I am a final student now and I have been fortunate enough to get a place in an investment banking summer internship role at one of the large US investment banks. I am super keen to convert immediately and talking to Associates, VP's and my hiring manager that is a possibility. However, around 3 or 4 weeks into my internship, I am due to have my graduation ceremony and my university has it scheduled for a weekday (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday - this hasn't yet been formalised which day). I personally wouldn't be too bothered about attending but it's more a thing for my parents as I am the first in my family to attend university so it's a big deal for them. I would only be booking a single day off and I think it's for a fair reason, however, I don't want to take any chances.

Has anyone faced a similar problem? Do you think it will play any role in them hiring me?

Thanks in advance.

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Just let them know you have to be out that day for your graduation. Shouldn't be a problem. You need to go to that for your family.

 

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