Graduate Faculty & Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
John Page Field

Regalia orders must be submitted to the Bookstore.

Cap and gown rentals for faculty and staff are facilitated through the Rowan Bookstore. Detailed written information and an order form will be sent to each department at the end of March. Orders for rentals must be received by April 15 with rental fee.

Note: Please return rental regalia to the Bookstore by May 22.

Specifics

Where: John Page Field (football field)
When: 4:30 p.m.
Approximate number of graduates: 350 students
Approximate length of ceremony: 1 hour
NOTE: If you are in the processional line up please arrive by 4:00 p.m.

Parking

Please use any parking lot adjacent to the field. If possible, we suggest you leave your car in your normal parking spot and walk.

Handicapped parking

The designated areas in lots C & D closest to the entrance gates are reserved for handicapped parking. If you need a handicapped parking space, please contact Academic Success Center at (856) 256-4260.

Dress

Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. This ceremony is at sunset--it may get chilly by the end of the evening. If it’s hot, you may not want to wear a jacket under your robe. Please leave all personal items locked in your office.

Line up

Faculty and professional staff line-up is on the Bowe Blvd. side of the field at 4 p.m. College signs will be prominent and marshals will be on the field to assist you. There will be a faculty/staff white hospitality tent on the field as well. Snacks will be available.

Platform

A bottle of water and a program will be placed on each platform chair.

Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather, the alternate ceremony will be held in Esbjornson Gym and will start at 4:30 p.m. All platform guests should report to room 105 in the gym. Marshals will be there to assist you in the line up.