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Commencement Guide 2012

Commencement Guide 2012. Presented by Office of University Events. Undergraduate • Friday, May 11 • 9 a.m. student line-up • 10 a.m. ceremony • University Green Rehearsal • Wednesday, May 9 • 1:30 p.m. • University Green • If rain: Esbjornson Gym. Graduate

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Commencement Guide 2012

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  1. Commencement Guide 2012 Presented by Office of University Events

  2. Undergraduate • Friday, May 11 • 9 a.m. student line-up • 10 a.m. ceremony • University Green Rehearsal • Wednesday, May 9 • 1:30 p.m. • University Green • If rain: Esbjornson Gym Graduate • Thursday, May 10 • 4:30 p.m. student line-up • 5:30 p.m. ceremony • Wackar Stadium Rehearsal • Wednesday, May 9 • 9 a.m. • Wackar Stadium • If rain: Esbjornson Gym Commencement Ceremonies www.rowan.edu/commencement

  3. The Commencement Checklist • Oct. 1-Jan. 31 – Application for Graduation or Feb. 1-March 15– Commencement Participation form • Oct. 1-April 18 – Confirm your participation • April 2-5 – Purchase your cap and gown from the Bookstore • April 23-26– Undergraduates pick up tickets • May 9 – Commencement rehearsal • May 10 or 11 – Commencement www.rowan.edu/commencement

  4. Apply to participate Follow these steps to register AFTER completing the Application for Graduation and Degree ConferralORCommencement Participationform: • Visit rowan.edu/selfservice • Access Banner services and enter ID and PIN • Select “Student and Financial Aid” • Click on “Commencement” • Select Commencement Attendance Confirmation www.rowan.edu/commencement

  5. Graduate Ceremony Thursday, May 10, 2012 • Wackar Stadium • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • 2,000 guests • Unlimited seating • 4:30 p.m. student line-up • Rain ceremony: – Esbjornson Gym – 4:30 p.m. line-up – 5:30 p.m. ceremony start – 4-ticket limit www.rowan.edu/commencement

  6. Undergraduate Main Ceremony Friday, May 11, 2012 • University Green • 10–11:30 a.m. • 12,000 guests • Unlimited seating • ARRIVE EARLY! – 9 a.m. student line-up • Route 322 closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Let your parents and guests know ahead of time www.rowan.edu/commencement

  7. Outside Secondary Ceremonies • College of Education – Wackar Stadium • College of Engineering – Rowan Green • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – University Green Inside Secondary Ceremonies • College of Business – Esbjornson Gym • College of Communication – Student Recreation Center • College of Fine & Performing Arts – Pfleeger Concert Hall • Inclement weather ceremonies will be held inside at various locations – Tickets are REQUIRED for all inside ceremonies www.rowan.edu/commencement

  8. Tickets for Undergraduate Secondary Ceremonies • Tickets will be distributed on campus – Memorial Hall, April 23-26, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AFTER APRIL 26 – Two forms of photo identification are REQUIRED at time of pick-up – If you cannot pick up your tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a copy of two forms of photo ID by April 18 to: University Events Shpeen Hall 40 N. Academy Street Glassboro, NJ 08028 www.rowan.edu/commencement

  9. Rain/inclement weather ceremony • Rain ceremony times and locations 10:30 a.m. Communication Student Recreation Center Education Esbjornson Gym Engineering Tohill Auditorium Liberal Arts & Science* Pfleeger Concert Hall, Wilson Hall *Only History and Law/Justice majors 2:30 p.m. Business Student Recreation Center Fine & Performing Arts Pfleeger Concert Hall, Wilson Hall Liberal Arts & Science** Esbjornson Gym **All majors except History and Law/Justice • Tickets required www.rowan.edu/commencement

  10. FAQ Application for Graduation and Degree Conferral • DEADLINE: Jan. 31, $110 processing fee*, Office of the Registrar – Applications are not accepted beyond this deadline *Fees may be paid at the time of submission with a check, credit or debit card, or may be billed to your student account. Commencement Participation (Walking) form • DEADLINE: March 15, $10 processing fee*, Office of the Registrar – Course work completed by August 2012; student teaching completed in Fall 2012 – Application for Graduation and Degree Conferral must be submitted during student’s final semester www.rowan.edu/commencement

  11. FAQ (cont.) Teacher Education Certification deadline • Dr. Pat Alexy Stoll, Student Services Center, ext. 4765 – Tuesday, Feb. 2, fees vary – Visit: http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/education/ studentservices/certification/ Diplomas • Diplomas are mailed by the Office of the Registrar approximately eight weeks after the end of the semester. • Each student receives one complimentary final transcript along with his or her diploma. • A change in a student’s final academic honors may delay sending of the diploma. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  12. FAQ (cont.) Grad Fair • Bookstore – Cap and gown, graduation announcements, etc. – April 2, 3, 4 and 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) • No information shared www.rowan.edu/commencement

  13. FAQ (cont.) Commencement tips • Read the Commencement website • Make sure your guests know what to expect – Campus map, parking – Where to meet after the ceremony – Celebratory lunch/dinner • Dress appropriately under your gown • Move out times and logistics • Know your rain ceremony details www.rowan.edu/commencement

  14. FAQ (cont.) Additional sources of Commencement information • Commencement website: www.rowan.edu/commencement • Faculty/staff members, academic advisers • Informational brochures to students and parents • Rowan Announcer • Student Campus Portal • Rowan Facebook page • Rowan Twitter account • Student Center and Campbell Library digital signs • Fliers around campus www.rowan.edu/commencement

  15. Special Needs Parking • Guests with special needs must obtain a special parking pass to park in a designated lot • Follow these steps to secure a special needs parking pass for your guests – Let your parents and guests know ahead of time – Have them call/e-mail for a parking pass – Contact Elaina Surace in the Parking Office – By phone: (856) 256-4574 – By e-mail: suracem@rowan.edu – www.rowan.edu/commencement www.rowan.edu/commencement

  16. Connections: Classroom to Careerrowan.edu/cmc Services Events Federal Government Career Fair Feb. 15, Savitz Atrium, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. RU Career & Graduate School Fair Feb. 21, Rec Center, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ask an Alum…Career Exploration Night March 1, Eynon Ballroom, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Walt Disney College Intern Program March 8, CMC Resource Lab, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. RUCareer Fair at Camden March 28, Camden Campus, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Education Expo FairApril 27, Eynon Ballroom, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Career Counseling • Resource Library • Resume Development • Profs Jobs • Workshops • Podcasts • Mock Interviews Career Management Center

  17. Rowan University Alumni Association R. Grace Bagg Alumni Center • Shpeen Hall • 40 N. Academy Street • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028Phone: (856) 256-5400 • Fax: (856) 256-5406 • www.rowan.edu/alumni • More than 70,000 alumni • Benefits and Services • Homecoming, Reunions and Events • Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn • Rowan Today Magazine • Rowan Alumni monthly e-newsletter • Online Community – alumni.rowan.edu • Networking opportunities Kathy Rozanski ‘89, Director of Alumni Relations Christopher D’Angelo ’07, M’10, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations www.rowan.edu/commencement

  18. Thank you and congratulations.Please share this information with fellow students and your family. www.rowan.edu/commencement www.rowan.edu/commencement

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