Regalia, Tickets, Rehearsal, Diplomas

Regalia

Caps, gowns, and honor cords are ordered according to information given by the graduate on the Application for Graduation.  Regalia will be distributed from the Registrar's Office beginning Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Caps should be worn flat on the head. Dress shoes and socks/nylons should be worn with the cap and gown. Dress slacks and dark ties are appropriate for men.

Commencement Tickets

Graduates will be given the opportunity when they complete their Application for Graduation to request up to five tickets each.  Tickets will be distributed when the cap and gown are picked up.  Commencement seating from 11:00-11:30 a.m. will be made available to only those with tickets. After 11:30 a.m., seating will be available to all persons without tickets as space permits.

Tickets are not required for Baccalaureate on Friday, May 3.

Rehearsal

Rehearsal for Commencement will be held at the Luce Center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3. At that time, graduates will receive specific instructions for lining up, marching, seating, and walking across the platform.  Casual dress (blue jeans) is acceptable for rehearsal.  It is important that everyone be present at rehearsal for these instructions. Questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office at extension 2327.

Rehearsal for M.A./M.S.W. graduates will be at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, in the Luce Center.

Diplomas

Diplomas will be mailed to students once all academic and financial obligations have been satisfied.