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Commencement & Graduation Guide 2018

Commencement & Graduation Guide 2018. Presented by Office of University Events & Office of the University Registrar. Graduation vs. Commencement. Graduation…. Commencement…. is the celebration of your time and hard work at Rowan University.

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Commencement & Graduation Guide 2018

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  1. Commencement & GraduationGuide 2018 Presented by Office of University Events & Office of the University Registrar

  2. Graduation vs. Commencement Graduation… Commencement… is the celebration of your time and hard work at Rowan University. • is the successful completion of a student’s major/minor/ concentration and the issuing of a diploma. www.rowan.edu/graduation

  3. Only 4 Steps Step 1: Apply to Graduate Step 2: Confirm Participation Step 3: Caps & Gowns Step 4: Guest Tickets www.rowan.edu/commencement

  4. Step 1: Apply to Graduate Graduation Dates & Deadlines www.rowan.edu/graduation

  5. Step 1: Apply to Graduate • Students should meet with their advisors, review their transcripts and GRAD reports to ensure that they have met all major/minor/concentration and University requirements. • Students must apply for Graduation online through Self-Service Banner. Select “Apply to Graduate.” • After the application is submitted, students will receive email confirmation, which should be printed and kept for their records. This email includes instructions for Commencement. • All Graduation information will be sent to students’ Rowan email addresses only. Please check your email often. www.rowan.edu/graduation

  6. Online Walking but NOT Graduating Form Will you complete your degree requirements in Summer or Fall 2018, want to walk in the Commencement Ceremony and fit the parameters below? • I am an undergraduate student and will have 12 or fewer credits to complete. (This includes 4 + 1 students who want to walk in the 2018 Commencement Ceremony with their undergraduate degree) • I am a graduate student (master’s level only) and will have 6 or fewer credits to complete and/or the only remaining requirement I have will be my thesis. If you fit one of the parameters listed above, AND you want to walk in the 2018 Commencement Ceremony, you MUST complete an online “Walking but NOT Graduating Form” by March 19. (Students apply through SSB – Student Tab – “Walking But Not Graduating Form”). www.rowan.edu/commencement

  7. RU Completing an Internship/Clinical Practice/Final Project/Thesis/Dissertation? • If students’ receive an incomplete grade, the final graduation review cannot occur until the IN grade is replaced. • Important! IN grades must be replaced within grade deadlines for the term of the graduation application. If the IN grade is replaced after the deadline, the graduation term will be adjusted to reflect that term. • Example – Student applied for May graduation and has an IN. If the grade is replaced by June 30th, and meet all University requirements, they will be awarded for May 2018. If the IN grade is replaced after June 30th, and meet all University requirements, they will be awarded for August 2018. www.rowan.edu/graduation

  8. University Honors 3.450 – 3.649 Cum Laude 3.650 – 3.849 Magna Cum Laude 3.850 – 4.000 Summa Cum Laude • For graduation, university honors are based on students’ final cumulative GPA and will be printed on students’ diplomas and transcripts. • For Commencement, university honors are based on the cumulative GPA earned at the end of the Winter term. This GPA is given to Barnes & Noble for students to purchase the coordinating honor cord and will be noted, with a symbol, in the Commencement program. www.rowan.edu/graduation

  9. Diplomas • The final review of Spring 2018 Graduation Applications will occur during June 2018 (after all final grades are submitted). Summer 2018 applications will be reviewed/awarded in September 2018. • Students will be notified by email when their degree is awarded or if there are issues regarding their application. • Diplomas will list majors only. Minors, concentrations and specializations will appear on your final transcript. • Diplomas are mailed directly from Herff Jones and students will receive email notification when their diploma ships. www.rowan.edu/graduation

  10. Did I Apply to Graduate? • You can view the Graduation Application and details that you submitted through SSB. • Review: • Name preference • Mailing address www.rowan.edu/commencement

  11. Commencement 2018 www.rowan.edu/commencement

  12. Commencement Week 2018 At a glance: Sunday, May 6, 2018 @ 4:00 pm in Wackar Stadium University-wide Main Ceremony & Celebration Monday, May 7 – Friday, May 11 10 College-level Ceremonies www.rowan.edu/commencement

  13. 2018 Commencement www.rowan.edu/commencement

  14. University Main Ceremony to Return in 2018 On Sunday, May 6, 2018, Rowan University will start the tradition of having a grand, single University ceremony followed by College ceremonies throughout the week. The University program will be a festive celebration complete with live music, inspirational speakers, the conferral of student degrees and, afterward, a party for students, families and friends. The main benefit, of course, is that students can enjoy Commencement with their closest friends throughout their graduating class rather than those in just their majors. The College ceremonies will be held throughout the week so students can celebrate their accomplishments with the faculty and staff of their respective Colleges and be called by name to receive their diplomas. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  15. Commencement Week 2018 University-wide Main Ceremony & Celebration • Ceremony will take place at Wackar Stadium • 3 p.m. Student Arrival / Line-up – 4 p.m. Ceremony • Honorary Degree Recipient, Commencement Address, Distinguished Alumni Award and the Ceremonial Conferral of Degrees will take place at this ceremony. • Formal procession. Students will process -but in no particular order. Students can walk with their friends. • The number of guest tickets will be determined by the number of responses received by 4.17.18 • RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – in the event of torrential weather, students ONLY will report to the Esby Gym Main Ceremony – Sunday, May 6, 2018 www.rowan.edu/commencement

  16. Commencement Week 2018 University-wide Main Ceremony & Celebration • A celebration will take place immediately following the University-wide Main Ceremony • Alumni Tent to welcome new alumni, pick up a year book • Beer & Wine Tent • RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – in the event of torrential weather, students ONLY will report to Esby Gym. Since we are still in the planning stage, these details are subject to change. Details about the University-wide Main Ceremony & Celebration will be available on the Commencement website in the coming weeks. Celebration – Sunday, May 6, 2018 www.rowan.edu/commencement

  17. Commencement Week 2018 • Graduate and Undergraduate students walk together • ALL rain ceremonies require tickets • Each student is eligible for four (4) rain tickets for guests • Extra tickets are NOT available • Ceremonies are streamed/simulcast • Rowan.edu/commencement College Level Ceremonies Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10, 2018 www.rowan.edu/commencement

  18. Commencement Week 2018 Monday, May 7 9 a.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 10 a.m. Ceremony at University Green • School of Health Professions & Psychology Department ONLY(College of Science and Mathematics) 1 p.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 2 p.m. Ceremony at University Green • College of Science & Math – ALL except the Psychology Department www.rowan.edu/commencement

  19. Commencement Week 2018Tuesday, May 8 9 a.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 10 a.m. Ceremony at University Green • Rohrer College of Business 1 p.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 2 p.m. Ceremony at University Green • College of Humanities & Social Sciences and School of Earth & Environment . www.rowan.edu/commencement

  20. Commencement Week 2018Wednesday, May 9 9 a.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 10 a.m. Ceremonies • College of Communication and Creative Arts/ University Green • College of Performing Arts / Pfleeger- Wilson Hall 3 p.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 4 p.m. Ceremony • College of Education / University Green www.rowan.edu/commencement

  21. Commencement Week 2018Thursday, May 10 9 a.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 10 a.m. Ceremony at University Green • Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering 1 p.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 2 p.m. Ceremony at University Green • School of Osteopathic Medicine & Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences www.rowan.edu/commencement

  22. Commencement Week 2018Friday, May 11 9 a.m. Student Arrival / Line-up 10 a.m. Ceremony at University Green • Cooper Medical School of Rowan University All ceremonies are simulcast. Visit rowan.edu/commencement for locations. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  23. College Ceremony Rain Plan • In the event of a severe rainstorm, the ceremony on the University Green will be relocated. • All college ceremonies will be moved to their assigned indoor locations. • All rain ceremonies REQUIRE tickets. • Inclement weather notifications will be announced the morning of Commencement, beginning at 7 a.m., on: - WGLS-FM 89.7 - rowan.edu - Rowan University, 856-256-INFO www.rowan.edu/commencement

  24. University-Wide Main Ceremony Wackar Stadium 2018 Rain Ceremonies Celebration Areas *College Ceremonies University Green *Performing Arts Ceremony in Wilson Hall www.rowan.edu/commencement

  25. Applied to Graduate? Want a seat at Commencement? Tickets for your guests? You must R. S. V. P. !!! www.rowan.edu/commencement

  26. Step 2: Confirm Participation (R.S.V.P.) Complete these steps by April 17to register for Commencement : • Visit rowan.edu/selfservice • Access Banner services and enter ID and PIN • Select “Student” • Click on “Commencement” • Click on “Commencement Attendance Confirmation” and follow prompts • Please remember to respond to both the Main & College Ceremonies You must Confirm Participation (R.S.V.P.) to reserve your seat and tickets for your guests www.rowan.edu/commencement

  27. Step 3: Caps & Gowns Cap & Gowns MUST be worn to participate in the ceremonies Commencement Fair April 2-5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rowan Barnes & Noble • A representative from the gown manufacturer will be on site to assist with gown sizing. In addition, other vendors will showcase class rings, diploma frames, announcements and other Commencement-related items. Caps and gowns are available for purchase from Monday, April 2 through Monday, May 7, 2018. Caps and gowns are keepsakes and do not need to be returned after Commencement. (Cannot guarantee sizes after 4/25) Custom doctoral gowns – Contact Valerie Wojcik at 856-881-5954 or wojcik@rowan.edu to schedule a fitting. Orders must be placed by March 9, 2018. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  28. Step 3: Caps & Gowns – 2018 pricing Academic honor cords available at Rowan Barnes & Noble for $13.98. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  29. Step 4: Guest Tickets AFTER confirming Commencement Participation: University-wide Main Ceremony & Celebration Tickets • Students may request up to 8 tickets for the University-wide Main Ceremony & Celebration, however, actual number of tickets available will be determined on April 20th. • Visit Rowan.edu/COMMENCEMENT for ticket information • Tickets will be available starting May 1 at 9 a.m. from the Commencement website • Children under the age of six (6) who will sit on a lap during the entire ceremony do not require tickets www.rowan.edu/commencement

  30. Step 4: Guest Tickets Sample E-Ticket www.rowan.edu/commencement

  31. Step 4: Guest Tickets – FAQs • Students who do not complete the Commencement Participation Form (Step 2) by April 17, 2018 will not be eligible for tickets. • You must print your tickets prior to arriving at Commencement. Tickets will not be printed on site. All guests must have a printed ticket to enter Wackar Stadium and all indoor venues. Each ticket has a unique barcode and can only be scanned once. Tickets cannot be duplicated or scanned twice. • Guests arriving to venues without tickets will be directed to simulcast viewing sites. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will close once capacity has been reached. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  32. Special Needs Seating & Parking Seating • Special needs seating is available at all ceremonies • Seating is limited to individuals with disabilities and ONE companion • Special needs seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis Parking • Special Needs parking is managed by Elaina Surace in the Parking Office. Contact Suracem@rowan.edu for reservations and instructions. • A government-issued handicap hang-tag and/or placard will not guarantee parking during Commencement. You must contact the University for access to the lot nearest the University Green. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  33. Additional Commencement Information • Rehearsal: Only Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will have a Commencement rehearsal. • Student and general guest parking:Lots B, C, D, D-1, O and O-1 • Shuttles/golf carts: Available throughout campus to assist guests – specifically those with special needs. • Marshals/Ushers: Rowan staff will be on hand to help you and your guests. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  34. Additional Commencement Information • Line-up: Arrive one hour before ceremony start time and line up by major (not in alphabetical order by last name) at back of University Green. • Pronunciation of names: Spell your name phonetically on card provided by marshals. • Commencement photos: Photographers at each ceremony. www.rowan.edu/commencement

  35. Commencement Tips ROWAN.edu/commencement • Read the Commencement Website and to check back regularly! • Arrive early! • Make sure your guests know what to expect – Campus map, parking, where to meet after the ceremony • Dress appropriately for weather • Remember to check on move out times and logistics • Know rain ceremony details • Follow the University’s Social Media Accounts www.rowan.edu/commencement

  36. Thank you and congratulations!Please share this information with fellow students and your family. • rowan.edu/graduation • rowan.edu/commencement • facebook.com/RowanUniversity • @RowanUniversity www.rowan.edu/commencement

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