Undergraduate Graduation FAQ's
December 2009 Commencement
Required Forms
If you are graduating with multiple degrees in a single term, you must complete a separate Application for Degree form and pay a $25.00 non-refundable fee for each degree. You must legibly complete and return your yellow Commencement Attendance form and the white Graduate Statistical Information form you received in the mail to the Graduation Services Office, 109 Canfield Administration Building, no later than Friday, December 4th, 2009, to advise us of your plans. Return the forms whether or not you are participating in commencement. If you have misplaced the forms, visit Canfield 109 for duplicates. If you are graduating with two degrees, please list on your yellow Commencement Attendance form which degree candidates you wish to be seated with for the ceremony.
Commencement Ceremony
Commencement is Saturday, December 19th, 2009, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. You must be at the Devaney Center Indoor Track no later than 8:30 a.m. Leave your personal items and valuables with your guests. The processional begins promptly at 9:20 a.m., and you must be in your regalia and in proper order before that time. Late arrivals will be placed in line by the Marshals. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude by noon. Commencement participation is not required in order to graduate. Students who participate in the ceremony are expected to remain for the entire event. You will not be allowed to receive your diploma and depart before the recessional.
Graduates With Disabilities
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Graduates with disabilities are very welcome and should notify us several days before Commencement to allow time to establish reasonable accomodations. Please report any special needs to Dr. Roger Mandigo, Head Marshal, at 472-6456. He will advise you regarding procedures to be followed. Also please note your need for accomodations on your yellow Commencement Attendance form. Disabled Parking is available at the northeast corner of the Devaney Sports Center property on both sides of Ollis Avenue.
Admission to Commencement
Your family and friends are cordially invited to attend the ceremony and may sit anyplace other than the area on the main floor reserved for the graduates, faculty, and dignitaries. Tickets are not required. Any guest with disabilities or who uses a wheelchair, accompanied by one person, may sit in a designated area on the main floor or in section B-11. Aisle seats are available for guests who are ambulatory restricted. Please direct your guests with disabilities to see an usher for seating assistance.
Parking
Fairgrounds and Campus parking lots are available without charge. All entrances to the Fairgrounds will be open; please use the 27th Street gate when arriving and departing. Please be aware that the 17th Street railroad crossing near the Devaney Center is permanently closed. Please allow plenty of time to park and arrive at the staging area.
Academic Regalia
All participants are required to wear academic caps and gowns at Commencement. You may order caps, gowns, hoods and graduation announcements in person or by mail from the University Bookstore, City Campus Union. Direct your questions about regalia and graduation announcements to the Bookstore (472-7300).
Diplomas
Each candidate whom participates in the Commencement will receive a diploma from a College Dean upon arrival at the stage. A professional photographer will take your picture as you are handed your diploma. All financial obligations to the University must be satisfied before your diploma will be released. If you are uncertain about this matter, check with the Office of Student Accounts, 124 Canfield Administration Building (472-2887). Candidates whom choose not to participate in Commencement may receive their diploma as follows:
1. Pick it up at the Bob Devaney Sports Center (Diploma Room, northeast corner lower level) between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Commencement day. You must present a photo ID to claim your diploma.
2. By mail as requested on the enclosed purple form. Submit the Graduate Statistical Form with your request. Diplomas will be mailed the Monday following Commencement.
3. Pick it up at the Graduation Services Office, 109 Canfield Administration Building, beginning the Monday following Commencement.
