The University of Findlay - Commencement Information

CONGRATULATIONS RECENT GRADUATES!

Commencement 2012
The 2011 fall commencement has come and gone. We believe it was a tremendous success with approximately 250 degrees conferred.

It is time to begin looking ahead to the Spring ceremony which is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the Malcolm Athletic Center of the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.

REMEMBER: If you plan to

graduate, you must apply to do so through

the Office of the Registrar.

Commencement is a formal event for which you must wear a cap and gown. Orders will be taken on Wednesday, February 15 at Graduation Countdown which will be held in the lounge of the Alumni Memorial Student Union. After February 15, you may order your regalia directly through the UF 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 $48 and $68 (tax included) for the master’s degree apparel, and $121 (tax included) for the doctoral degree apparel. Charges for late orders will be $5, $10 and $20 as the time draws near. For more information, click here to visit the University Bookstore site.

On Tuesday, April 24, you may pick up your pre-ordered caps and gowns at Senior Salute between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AMU Multipurpose Room. 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 Graduation Countdown or Senior Salute, please contact the University Bookstore located at 1330 North Main Street following those dates during their normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (419) 434-4561.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, May 4

2 - 3:30 p.m. Undergrdauate Commencement Rehearsal – All undergraduate students report to Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center to rehearse.

3 - 4:30 p.m. Graduate Commencement Rehearsal - All graduate students report to Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center to rehearse. **Please bring your hoods to rehearsal.

4 - 7 p.m. President’s Reception – All graduates are invited to attend a reception hosted by President Fell. Invitations will be sent to graduates by the President’s office. Please contact Meg Flemion at flemion@findlay.edu or (419) 434-4530 for more information.

7:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Service- Sanctuary, College First Church of God. This ecumenical worship service is open to graduates and family members of all faiths.

Saturday, May 5

GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
8 a.m. – Doors open to the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center. NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.

8:15 a.m. - Students must report to the Student Recreation Center. Cap, Gown, and Hood are required. Staff will be available to help you prepare for the procession.

9 a.m. - The formal procession will begin promptly. Guests should be seated and ready for the procession. Ceremony begins in the Malcom Athletic Center for the Koehler Complex.

COMMENCEMENT BRUNCH
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Alumni Memorial Union – Reservations required. The University of Findlay coridally invites you to attend a Commencement Day Brunch on Saturday, May 5. The brunch will be served in the Alumni Memorial Union from 10:30 - 1: p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, April 30, 2012.

Adults: $10
Children: $5 (ages 6-12)
Children: free (ages 5 and under)
Graduates: Complimentary

Your tickets will be at the registration table the day of the brunch. If you have any questions or need to change your ticket order, please call the the Office of Alumni Relations at (419) 434-4516. To reserve your tickets, please click here.

UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
1 p.m. – Doors open to the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center. NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Students must report to the Student Recreation Center where volunteers will assist graduates in preparing for the procession. Cap and Gown are required.

2 p.m. – The formal procession will begin promptly. Guests should be seated and ready for the procession. Ceremony begins.

Handicapped parking will be available on the East and West sides of the complex.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact M. Renee Schafer, Academic Affairs, at schafer@findlay.edu or (419) 434-4553. More information will be mailed to each student who has applied to graduate.