Most Common Questions About Graduation
- Masters and Doctoral Fees
The following items require separate payment and cannot be charged to the student account. Please submit a separate check or cash payment for:
- Thesis Binding (if required) 16.00
- Extra Thesis (per copy) 8.00
- Microfilm (if required) 75.00
- Commencement
Saturday, December 19, 2009 Chancellor's Reception, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center, Graduation at 1:00 PM, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum
- Cap and Gown
Academic regalia is rented, unless purchased by the individual. Pick up cap and gown: Friday, December 18, 2009, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum or Saturday, December 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
- Number Card
Each degree candidate must have a number card for the processional. Bring the card you receive in the mail. If you misplace it, a replacement can be obtained at the Registrar's Table just before the Class assembles.
- Where and When to Assemble
12:15 PM for 1:00 PM commencement Daniel-Meyer Coliseum North Concourse.
- Guests
Tickets are not required, each degree candidate may invite an unlimited number of guests. There is no reserved seating except for disabled. The ceremony lasts 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
- Handicapped Seating/Parking
Contact Office of Special Projects 257-7802
- Honors
Latin Honors are printed on the diploma. All honors are announced from the podium and are printed in the program. There are no cords for Latin Honors. Some organizations provide Honor Cords to wear with the Gown, contact your organization for this information.
- Absentees
Must provide name, student ID number, degree information and a permanent mailing address. Diplomas will be mailed after January 2, 2010 for December graduates.
