Student Information
Eligibility
All students who have an approved Application for Graduation and completed all course work in the Fall of 2008, Winter of 2009, Spring of 2009, or will complete their course work in the Summer of 2009 are eligible to participate in the 2009 Commencement.
Academic Regalia
All candidates for graduation may obtain academic regalia from the University Bookstore from April 7 through June 6.
(PRE-ORDERING IS NOT REQUIRED) Gold honor cords will be issued to students graduating Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude. The bookstore will have the eligible student list.
Orientation
Candidates are encouraged to attend one of the two graduation rehearsals, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4 in the University Amphitheatre.
Procession Assembly
Candidates for graduation will meet Friday or Saturday depending on their college (see main page for participating colleges dates) at 7:00 a.m. in FRONT OF BIZZINI HALL (formerly the Classroom Building) with academic regalia, to prepare for the academic procession. Commencement programs and processional information will be provided. (Bizzini Hall: See Building #2 on Campus Site Map)
Announcements
Personalized graduation announcements may be purchased at the University Bookstore.
Class Rings
Graduation class rings can be ordered through the University Bookstore or from the Balfour representative.
Photographs
Chappell Studios, Inc. will take professional photographs as graduates cross the stage and receive their diplomas. Within one week following Commencement, each graduate will receive in the mail a free color proof and may purchase additional photos at a reasonable cost. Proofs can also be viewed online. Individual orders will be processed within 14 days of receipt.
You can also preregister to Chappell prior to the ceremony. This allows you to provide email and mailing address information to help share the good news and the photos! Graduation Images will contact them just as soon as their photos are available for online viewing and ordering.
Commencement DVD
Purchase a copy of the commencement ceremony on DVD from Live 2 HD.