1 PM Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the SEFCU Arena
Doors open at Noon

Information for Students Participating in Winter Commencement
For Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. candidates. Please pay close attention to all deadlines listed.

To prepare for graduation:

• Make sure that you are Eligible to graduate.
• Complete your graduation application online through MyUAlbany.Degree applications must be submitted by the deadlines posted herein to ensure that your name will appear in the official program.
• Clear any financial holds that you may have. A diploma cannot be issued unless all financial obligations are cleared. Also, outstanding disciplinary actions my prevent your graduation.
• Monitor your UALBANY E-mail account for official University correspondence. Completing your online degree application will initiate further contact, electronically, regarding commencement. It is imperative that you monitor this account and share information provide with your intended guests. In addition, this site will be updated throughout the term. New information will be found on the landing page under "Updates". Please check back periodically.
• Stop by Grad Fest.
  Inside the University Bookstore, vendors will be on hand with commencement offerings such as announcements, regalia, diploma covers, class rings, as well as career services. Event staff will be onsite to address any commencement related questions. 

EVENT DETAILS

Arrive Early

Degree candidates should report no later than Noon for assembly in the gymnasium in the Physical Education Building. Bachelor's candidates will line up by school, as will Master's and Ph.D. candidates. University staff and volunteers will assist students with this process.

The ceremony lasts approximately two hours, and all candidates will be recognized individually by name as they cross the stage.

Tickets

All family and friends wishing to attend the ceremony are required to have tickets. Each student will be allotted 7 tickets. Any extra tickets will be made available to students on a first come first served basis on the morning of the ceremony at the Will cCall window in the Physical Education building. A wait list will not be maintained. Tickets will be distributed at Grad Fest on October 15th at the Campus Bookstore. Studets living out of state may request that their tickets be placed on hold at Will Call for pick up the day of the ceremony. Tickets will not be mailed to students. Will Call will open at 11:30 A.M. the morning of the ceremony. One additional week of ticket distribution will take place on:

Date	Time	Location
Thursday, Oct. 15	10AM - 4PM	Bookstore
Monday, Nov. 2	9AM -330PM	LC 31
	430PM-60PM	ALUMNI HOUSE
Tuesday, Nov. 3	9AM - 330PM	LC 31
Thursday, Nov. 5	Noon - 4pPM	LC 31
Friday, Nov. 6	9AM - 3:30PM	LC 31

 

Honors

Students graduating with honors will receive a letter from the Dean of Undergraduate Education in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments and of their honor status. Only students with this letter will be allowed to purchase an Honors Medallion, from the University Bookstore, to wear during the ceremony as part of their regalia. Students must present this letter at the bookstore when purchasing their medallion.

Honors for December degree candidates are computed using the cumulative grade-point average as of November 16, 2009, and a projection that the student will have earned 56 or more credits at UAlbany, of which a minimum of 40 credits are A-E graded. Official honors status will be recalculated when fall 2009 grades are recorded and will appear on the diploma. If a graduate's status has changed, he or she must contact the Dean of Undergraduate Education's Office for an updated letter with the correct academic standing.

Caps and Gowns - "GOING GREEN"

Did you know that roughly 60 million plastic bottle go into US landfills everyday! This fall, the University is proud to announce that the regalia provided to students will be made from 100%, post-consumer recycled plastic bottles! It  takes an average of 23 bottles to make each "GreenWeaver" gown.

Proper academic regalia is required to participate in Commencement. The
University Bookstore will sell bachelor’s and master’s regalia and will have
high-quality, custom Ph.D. regalia available for purchase or rental.
Bachelor's and master’s regalia can be purchased at the University Bookstore
in the Campus Center between October 15 and December 6.

Regalia Prices

Bachelor's
Purchase a full set including cap, gown and tassel for $ 38.98
Master's
Puchase a full set inluding cap, gown, hood and tassel for $74.98
Doctoral
Rental cost $160.60 which includes the gown, hood, cap & tassel. The last day to rent regalia is 11/23.

If you would like to purchase distinctive, custom UAlbany doctoral regalia, contact the bookstore. Orders must be placed by November 13.

Become a Flag Bearer
If you are interested in commemorating your academic achievements at graduation by carrying a flag, contact the Office of International Student & Scholar Services via e-mail at:isss@uamal.albany.edu
Please include your full name, student ID, degree to be earned, department/school or college issuing the degree and your phone number. For detail on selection, please review the University's flag policy.

Legacy Students
A UAlbany legacy is a student who has a parent or grandparent who is an alum of the University. This program recognizes families for their continued generational support and helps legacies stay connected through special events. If you are a Legacy, e-mail Melissa Samuels at msamuels@uamail.albany.edu with the following information: your name, degree, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address. Please include the same information for your family member who is also a Legacy.

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