CONGRATULATIONS RECENT GRADUATES!

The 2008 spring commencement has come and gone.  We believe it was a tremendous success with over 780 degrees conferred. 

It it is time to begin looking ahead to the fall ceremony which is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2008 in the Malcolm Athletic Center of the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.  REMEMBER:  If you plan to graduate in the fall, you MUST apply through the Office of the Registrar to do so.  

This will be a formal event for which you must wear a cap and gown. Orders will begin to be taken on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Graduation Countdown which will be held in the Atrium of the Alumni Memorial Student Union.  Be prepared to have your picture taken for a hometown news release if you have not done so previously.  After October 8th, if you are unable to attend that event, you may order your regalia directly through the Bookstore by calling (419) 434-4561. 

You are expected to pay for your cap and gown at the time it is ordered. The charge for the undergraduate regalia will be approximately $33 and $37 (tax included) for the master’s degree apparel. There is no charge for the master's degree hood.  Charges for late orders will be $5, $10 and $20 as the time draws near.

On Wednesday, December 3, you may pick up your previously ordered caps and gowns at an event called Senior Salute. This event is scheduled in the South Multipurpose Room of the Alumni Memorial Union from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 to 6:00 pm. At that time you will also be able to check the spelling of your name in the program, check on outstanding balances, order invitations, seek career opportunities, and eat free pizza!

If you are unable to attend either of the above mentioned events, please contact the University Bookstore located at 1330 North Main Street following those dates during their normal business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at (419) 434-4561.

Rehearsal is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Friday, December 12 in the Koehler Fitness Complex. Commencement day events include a baccalaureate service at 10:30 am in the Ritz Auditorium of Old Main, a brunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Alumni Memorial Union (call the Office of Alumni Relations at (419) 434-4516 for reservations) and the ceremony at 2:00 pm. in the Koehler Complex.  All graduates are to report to the wrestling room on the second floor of the Koehler Complex at 1:00 pm. The procession will begin promptly at 1:45 pm. Doors will open to family and friends at 12:30 pm and no tickets are needed. Handicapped parking will be available on the East and West sides of the complex.

If you have questions, feel free to call  the Office for Academic Affairs, (419) 434-4553.  More information will be mailed to each student who has applied to graduate in the spring.