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Commencement 2012
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Caps and gowns Candidates for graduation will be measured for caps and gowns at Grad Fair on April 2, 3, 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the new Rowan Bookstore located on Rowan Boulevard. Caps and gowns will be available for purchase in the Bookstore beginning Monday, April 2 through Wednesday, May 9. Unless otherwise noted, all caps and gowns are keepsakes and do not need to be returned after Commencement. April 10 is the last day for Doctoral candidates to order custom regalia, as it takes four weeks for delivery. Please contact Valerie Wojcik to set up an appointment to be measured if you are not available April 2-5.
Rehearsal Commencement rehearsal is scheduled for 9 a.m., May 9 at Esbjornson Gym. Please use parking lots B and W. This is an important rehearsal—seating arrangements, line-up and entering procedures will be covered. In case of heavy downpour, rehearsal will take place in Esbjornson Gym. Please check the Commencement website the morning of rehearsal for rain announcements. Robing and line up information Robing and line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 for all candidates in Esbjornson Gym. After robing, graduates will form single lines behind their academic major sign in the Rec Center pool hallway. All graduates should be ready to move to the seating area no later than 5 p.m. Faculty and staff marshal coordinators will assist with the process. Candidates for graduation should arrive dressed in their regalia at the Commencement ceremony. Master's and educational specialist degree candidates will wear their hoods throughout the ceremony. Doctoral degree candidates will carry their hoods over their right arm during the procession and will be hooded during the ceremony. Professional photography Professional photographers from GradImages will photograph all graduates in the processional line and while receiving their diplomas. Proofs will be sent to your home and via email within three to five days after Commencement. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone or by mail. GradImages can be contacted at (800) 261-2576 or via email at www.gradimages.com. |
