WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE COMMENCEMENT

 

Date and Time: Commencement ceremony for the 2010 Winter semester will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 7:00pm.  The ceremony will last approximately 1 and 1/2 hours.

Location: The ceremony will take place at the Sports and Expo Center, South Campus.

Caps and Gowns: Caps and gowns can be purchased in either Center or South Campus bookstores and will go on sale April 12 - May 7, 2010.

  • Cap, gown, collar, and tassel are approximately $35 plus tax.
  • Commencement announcements are approximately $1.35 each plus tax (optional purchase).
  • Diploma covers available after commencement will be approximately $10.00 plus tax.

Bookstore Hours

Tickets: Every graduate purchasing a cap and gown will receive six guest tickets to the commencement ceremony. Tickets are necessary for all guests planning to attend. Due to limited seating, extra tickets may become available only after all attending graduates receive their initial supply. You may stop by P-127 (Center Campus) or K-258 (South Campus) beginning at
8:00 AM on Monday, May 10, 2010 to inquire about the availability of extra tickets. IF tickets become available, there is a 2-ticket maximum on a first-come/first-served basis.

Phi Theta Kappa Stole and Tassel: Members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are eligible to wear a gold stole and tassel which is sold in the Student Activities Office, P-127 Center Campus or K-251 South Campus. Price for the stole and tassel is $30.00.