Commencement Guide 2009

1. Commencement Guide 2009 Presented by Office of University Events Christine Deehan Jill Lewellen Donna Donnelly Rosie Braude Marguerite Stubbs, consultant

2. Undergraduate students B.A. B.S. B.M. B.F.A. B.S.N. Graduate students M.A. M.B.A. M.Ed. M.M. M.S.E. M.S.T. Educational Specialist Doctoral Congratulations graduates! www.rowan.edu/commencement

3. Undergraduate • Friday, May 15 • 9 a.m. student line-up • 10 a.m. ceremony • University Green Rehearsal • Wednesday, May 13 • 1:30 p.m. • University Green Graduate • Thursday, May 14 • 3:30 p.m. student line-up • 4:30 p.m. ceremony • Football field Rehearsal • Wednesday, May 13 • 9 a.m. • Football field Commencement Ceremonies www.rowan.edu/commencement

4. Apply to participate Follow these steps to register after completing the graduation application or walker application • Visit student Campus Portal at cp.rowan.edu • Click on “Student Self-Service” • 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. Undergraduate Ceremony Friday, May 15, 2009 • ARRIVE EARLY! – 9 a.m. student line-up • 12,000 guests • Route 322 closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Let your parents and guests know ahead of time www.rowan.edu/commencement

6. Undergraduate Ceremony • University Green • 10–11:30 a.m. • Unlimited seating www.rowan.edu/commencement

7. Undergraduate Secondary Ceremonies • College of Business – Esbjornson Gym • College of Communication – Recreation Center • College of Education – John Page Football Field • College of Engineering – Rowan Green • College of Fine & Performing Arts – Pfleeger Concert Hall • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – University Green www.rowan.edu/commencement

8. Outside Secondary Ceremonies • College of Education • College of Engineering • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences • Inclement weather ceremonies will be held inside at various locations – Tickets are REQUIRED for all rain ceremonies www.rowan.edu/commencement

9. Inside Secondary Ceremonies • College of Business • College of Communication • College of Fine & Performing Arts • Tickets are REQUIRED for all inside secondary ceremonies www.rowan.edu/commencement

10. Tickets for Undergraduate Secondary Ceremonies • Tickets will be distributed on campus –Memorial Hall – April 29 and 30, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – May 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Two forms of photo identification are REQUIRED at time of pick up – Deadline for ticket pick up is May 13 – Self-addressed, stamped envelope with two forms of ID by April 29 to: University Events Memorial Hall, Suite 201 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 www.rowan.edu/commencement

11. Rain/inclement weather ceremony • Rain ceremony times and locations 10:30 a.m. Communication 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 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

12. Parents/FERPA • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act • No information shared www.rowan.edu/commencement

13. FAQ Application for graduation • Registrar’s Office – DEADLINE: Feb. 2, $45 processing fee* Applications beyond initial deadline • Registrar’s Office – EXTENDED DEADLINE: Feb. 9, $75 processing fee* – Applications are not accepted beyond the extended 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. www.rowan.edu/commencement

14. FAQ (cont.) Walker application • Registrar’s Office – Course work completed by August 2009 – Student teaching completed in Fall 2009 – DEADLINE: Friday, March 1 – Graduation application must be submitted during student’s final semester Teacher Education Certification deadline • Dr. Pat Alexy Stoll, Student Services Center, ext. 4765 – Monday, Feb. 2, fee varies – Visit: http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/education/ studentservices/certification/ www.rowan.edu/commencement

15. FAQ (cont.) Diplomas • Diplomas are mailed out by the Registrar’s Office approximately six 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

16. FAQ (cont.) Commencement Information Table • Student Center lower level – Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Grad Fair • Bookstore – April 6, 7 and 8 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.rowan.edu/commencement

17. FAQ (cont.) Additional sources of Commencement information • Commencement Web site: www.rowan.edu/commencement • Informational brochures to students and parents • Rowan Announcer • Student Campus Portal • Facebook Rowan Fan Page www.rowan.edu/commencement

18. Career & Academic Planning (CAP) Center Connections: Classroom to Career – careers@rowan.edu – resume@rowan.edu – Phone: (856) 256-4456 – Web site: www.rowan.edu/cap Lizziel Sullivan Williams, Director – sullivanl@rowan.edu www.rowan.edu/commencement

19. Rowan University Alumni Association R. Grace Bagg Alumni Center • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • Phone 856-256-5400 • Fax 856-256-5406 • www.rowan.edu/alumni • Over 67,000 alumni • Online Community • Facebook and LinkedIn • Events and Programming • Benefits and Services • Homecoming and Reunions • GOLD Club • Rowan Today Magazine www.rowan.edu/commencement

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