AT A GLANCE
Date
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Time
9 a.m. until approximately 11:45 a.m. for the Schools of Science & Technology and Social Sciences.
AND
3:00 p.m.until approximately 5:45 p.m. for the Schools of Education, Arts & Humanities, and Business & Economics
Location
The Commencement Lawn by the Lakes
Who is Eligible to Walk in Ceremony
Students who graduated in December 2009 and have applied for graduation in May 2010 and August 2010.
Graduate Info: Arrival time & location
Graduates should report to the processional line-up on the north side of Stevenson Hall. Look for your school banner. Arrive at 8:15 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ceremony and at 2:15 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. ceremony. Your name will be called in the order you line up that day. Fill out the ‘green card’ given to you in line. Your name will then be read from that card when you cross the front and receive your diploma case.
Caps and Gowns
The academic regalia to be worn for Commencement is the traditional black cap and gown. Regalia can be ordered at the bookstore until May 10. Order yours early to ensure correct size.
Parking
Permits are not required on Commencement day. Advance reservations can be made for disabled and mobility limited guests to park in Lot G, the closest lot to Commencement site. Additionally, advance reservations for a special “assigned seating” area for the disabled or limited mobility guest plus one helper can be requested. The assigned seating area is a section of metal folding chairs next to the graduate seating area.
Guest Info
General seating is on a first come basis. Reservations and tickets are not needed. Seating is available for 4,000+ guests in folding chairs and on bleachers on the Commencement Lawn. See above Parking info for the disabled and for those with limited mobility. Due to having about 1,000 graduates per ceremony, seating for friends and family members is limited. A live webcast can be viewed from offsite if guest is unable to attend in person.
Announcements and Photos
Order from at the bookstore. Come to the bookstore’s Grad Fair March 23 & 24 from 10-4 in the Commons.
Check back to this page in February for more detailed information
