THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY WILL BE WEBCAST LIVE WORLDWIDE
Alert your family and friends who may not be able to attend. The webcast will begin at 8:30 am.* A recording of the ceremony will be available on the QC Homepage in about a week after Commencement.

Before then, you should ensure that your browser is capable of viewing the transmission. You can do so by visiting Apple's QuickTime page at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.
Please note that you do not need to purchase QuickTime Pro to view the webcast — the free QuickTime viewer will allow you to view the program in its entirety.

* Note: A webcast link will be placed on the QC Homepage the day before Commencement. It will be activated at 8:30am Commencement day.

Queens College Commencement Day is a wonderful and memorable occasion. It begins at 9 AM with the College-wide ceremony (about 2 hours) on the Quad (the grassy plain in the center of the Campus). This is followed by many Divisional & Departmental ceremonies. The day ends with many (but not all) Departments holding receptions and parties. For specific information please contact your department.

Immediately after these ceremonies, many Departments run receptions, parties, etc.   It is important to note that some Departments hold their events in the weeks leading up to Commencement and not on Commencement Day. Graduates should carefully review the Commencement materials (sent in early April to those who filed applications) so their guests can be fully informed as to the times, dates and places of any Departmental events.  If you have any questions, please check with your Division or Department.

The Commencement Office will try its best to answer all your questions in the materials you will be sent in April. If you carefully review these materials, you and your guests will have an enjoyable experience.

DEADLINES FOR FILING FOR GRADUATION
Location: Registrar's Office - Jefferson Hall 100

*Note: Students (who will finish in the summer) and are applying for summer graduation and wish to participate in the May 29th Commencement Ceremony (and have their names in the program) MUST file for graduation by April 1. If you do not file by April 1, you can still take part in the ceremony and your name will appear in the 2009 program.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRAR INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Degrees are conferred three times a year: February 1 (Fall Class), May 29 (Spring Class), and September 1 (Summer Class).   "Conferral" means that the Registrar posts a notation of the award of a degree in the College's academic records. For most purposes, the terms "graduation" and "conferral of a degree" are synonymous.  "Commencement" however, is another matter.   It refers to the ceremony which will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008. REMEMBER:  IF YOU DO NOT FILE A GRADUATION APPLICATION WITH THE REGISTRAR (ON TIME) YOU CANNOT GRADUATE. YOUR ONLY OPTION WILL BE TO FILE FOR THE NEXT GRADUATION CYCLE.

THE ONLY CEREMONY WHICH WILL REQUIRE TICKETS WILL BE THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION CEREMONY IN COLDEN AUDITORIUM (ABOUT 30MIN AFTER THE COLLEGE-WIDE CEREMONY ON THE QUAD). TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION (NOT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OFFICE).
For specifics on obtaining education tickets Click Here.

Thousands of seats are set up on the Quad for the College-Wide Commencement Ceremony at 9AM

Masters candidates wear black cap, tassel, masters gown & appropriately colored hood. (Bookstore knows color). Women masters do not wear white collar.

Note change: First availability for pick up will be Wed 4/30.

If you have a black cap & gown, you do not have to purchase.
NOTE: Bachelors gowns are not the same as Masters gowns.

**If Collar Only - No Charge
The items above are non-taxable.

Cap tassels are worn on the right front side of the cap, and are switched to left at conferral of degrees. Caps tend to slip. Hair pins will help.

The bookstore will also have the following available:

Graduation Accessories * Mega Tassel $8.66 Keychain Tassel $7.58 Invitations (5 Pack) $5.36 Invitations (10 Pack) $10.78 Thank You Note w/ Seal (25 Pack) $18.37 Certificate of Appreciation w/ Leatherette cover $17.25 Diploma Cover $16.25

* Prices include tax

Bookstore payments: Payments may be cash, check (with student I.D.) payable to “QC Bookstore”, American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa. (Bookstore Phone 718-997-3573).

Note: The bookstore will have a sales table behind Jefferson Hall on Commencement Day.

GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STOLES
Golden Key Stoles may be worn at Commencement. They are available for purchase ($24) at the Office of Honors & Scholarships in the Honors Center Room. 129 (718) 997-5502

SUNSHINE PLAN
If you reply that you will participate, a color-coded line-up card and map will be sent to you in early May to tell you where to meet your marching group. You must be in your area by 8:25 AM for line-up. Marshals will instruct you. The procession starts at 9:00 AM sharp. When you reach your row, please move in quickly and remain standing, facing center aisle.

If it is raining heavily at line-up time, all processions will form indoors (as shown below) and wait for instructions. The signal to line up indoors instead of outdoors will be the flying of a white "rain flag" on the Quad flagpole. The college website and switchboard (718-997-5000) will also advise if the rain plan is in effect. If we have to line up indoors, please be extra attentive to the Marshals and security who will be relaying instructions to you.

CONFERRING OF DEGREES
CONFERRING OF DEGREES AT THE QUAD COLLEGE-WIDE CEREMONY
Each group of degree candidates will be asked to stand. One previously designated representative of each group will proceed to the stage to be hooded. (In the interests of time, other graduates do not go to the platform. It would take hours.) After the group representative is hooded, the group is asked to be seated. After the hoodings, all graduates will be asked to stand as the president confers all degrees.

Note: Many graduates will have the opportunity to "walk on stage" at the events immediately following Commencement.

HONORS AND AWARDS INFORMATION
BACCALAUREATE HONORS CONVOCATION will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 7 PM in Colden. If you are eligible for any HONORS, PRIZES OR AWARDS, you will be notified directly by your Department and/or the College Committee on Honors & Awards (Honors Center, Room 124, 1-718-997-5503). Notification will be sent in early May.

1000 Attending Baccalaureate Ceremony in Colden Auditorium

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION WITH GENERAL COLLEGE HONORS: (based on the scholastic average of a minimum of 60 credits taken at Queens College)

Questions regarding Departmental Honors should be directed to your major Department. Sorry, but the Commencement Office cannot help you with any questions concerning courses, grades, etc. (Please see the Registrar or your Department.)

1. The last Senior Photo Week is scheduled for Wed April 9th - Sat 12th in the Student Union (Room to be determined). To sign up, log on to: http://cws.ouryear.com and enter code 87135.

Note: Photos will NOT be taken on Commencement Day.

2. If you have already taken your senior photo but failed to return your proofs, a photo of you will be selected by the Staff to appear in the book.

3. The Silhouette is a wonderful keepsake. It will be shipped to you at home by UPS next spring. WE DO NOT SHIP TO PO BOXES!! It will be shipped by UPS, so someone must sign for it.

4. Order your Silhouette Yearbook now to ensure a copy for yourself. The price of the yearbook is $75.00. Placing your order is quick and easy.
Visit: http://www.jostensyearbooks.com and follow the prompts to add the item to your cart and then checkout.

5. To ensure your presence in the yearbook, we offer two more opportunities: (1) You may create a Family advertisement to be printed in the book.
(2) You can submit any artwork or literature for consideration. If selected, the Student Staff will print it for free.

The Silhouette Office is in Student Union Room LL-15. Email us at Silhouette@qc.cuny.edu

The preceding information concerns the next Commencement Ceremony which will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008. This information has been posted on this “Graduation” website to help you with advance planning. Please note the requirement to file a GRADUATION APPLICATION with Registrar. All those who file on time will receive these detailed graduation instructions by mail in early April 2008.

NOTE: Every year students rush to the Commencement Office at the last minute and report that they have not received the graduation mailing. It will arrive in a white #10 business envelope. Watch For It! You must be sure to KEEP YOUR ADDRESS UP TO DATE WITH THE REGISTRAR (Jefferson Hall 100.) THE COMMENCEMENT OFFICE USES ADDRESSES PROVIDED BY THE REGISTRAR.

Attention new Graduates: Alumni Affairs is pleased to provide free access to Rosenthal Library for the year following your graduation. Visit the Alumni Affairs Office in J. Building for your Library card.

Thank you. Best wishes for a happy Commencement Day and a great Life!

Joseph R. Brostek, Executive Director
Events & Commencement

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