Invitations are sent to those students eligible to participate in the ceremony. The invitation includes an RSVP card that must be returned to the Office of Admissions & Records to confirm participation. No diplomas or certificates are distributed at the ceremony. You will be notified in writing when your diploma or certificate is available for pick up. Those students who want their diploma can pay $3.50 in advance and it will be mailed as soon as it is available.
There is seating for 3,000 guests. You may invite as many guests as you like. Graduates or their guests requiring special assistance such as an interpreter for the deaf or mobility assistance should contact the Disabled Student Resource Center prior to commencement.
If you anticipate completion of your graduation requirements by the end of Summer 2008, you are eligible to participate in the ceremony. You are not required to complete additional petitions.
The actual diploma or certificate for Spring graduates will be available in July 2008 and for Summer graduates in October 2008. Letters of notification will be sent to the student informing them of the arrival of their diploma or certificate. All diplomas or certificates are picked up unless prior arrangements are made.