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 Following is general information concerning the Commencement ceremony which will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2009. This information is being posted to help you with advance planning. As you read on you will note the requirement to file a GRADUATION APPLICATION with REGISTRAR. All those who file on time will receive detailed graduation instructions by mail in early April 2009. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CURRENT WITH THE REGISTRAR. For your convenience quick links (at left) have been provided for specific topics, however, it is strongly suggested that you review the entire graduation site so you don't miss important information that is provided for you and your guests. THE SECOND (AND FINAL) MAILING will be sent in early May to all who replied to the April mailing. |
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THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY WILL BE WEBCAST LIVE WORLDWIDE * Note: A webcast link will be placed on the QC Homepage the day before Commencement. It will be activated at 8:30am Commencement day. For 2009, Queens Public TV (QPTV Channel 35/83) will also broadcast the Commencement beginning at 8:30AM. NOTE: The day will be fully detailed in the "Information Grid" included with your first mailing in early April 2009. 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. About 30 minutes after the College-wide Quad ceremony ends, many Divisional or Departmental ceremonies are held. They usually last an hour or less and are conducted by Divisional Deans or Department Chairs. THE ONLY CEREMONY WHICH WILL REQUIRE TICKETS WILL BE THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION CEREMONY IN COLDEN AUDITORIUM. TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION (NOT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OFFICE). For specifics on obtaining education tickets Click Here.
The Commencement Office will try its best to answer all your questions in the materials you will be sent in April and May 2009. If you carefully review these materials, you and your guests will have an enjoyable experience. Graduates who reply that they plan to attend will be sent a final mailing in early May. It will include final instructions, a procession "Line-Up Card", two maps showing procession routes and seating. (Give a copy to your guests.) Extra maps will be available at the Commencement Office.
THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY IS HELD ONCE A YEAR. The next is Thursday, May 28, 2009 - 9 AM on the Quad (Rain-or- Shine). IF YOU FILE A GRADUATION APPLICATION WITH THE REGISTRAR IN A TIMELY MANNER (see deadlines below), you will receive a letter in early April from the Commencement Office giving full details and inviting you to participate. GRADUATION APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN JEFFERSON HALL 100. IF YOU DO NOT FILE WITH THE REGISTRAR (ON TIME) YOU CANNOT GRADUATE. DEADLINES FOR FILING FOR GRADUATION
*Note: Students (who will finish in the summer - taking a maximum of 15 Summer credits) and are applying for summer graduation and wish to participate in the May 28, 2009 Commencement Ceremony (and have their names in the program) MUST file for graduation by April 1, 2009. If you do not file by April 1, you can still take part in the ceremony and your name will appear in the 2010 program. ADDITIONAL REGISTRAR INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS TICKETS are not needed for the College-Wide Commencement on the Quad, which lasts about 2 hours. Many thousands of guest seats will be set up for the College-Wide Quad Ceremony and be available on a first-come, first-seated basis. (In the past, many guests have arrived quite early. The college parking lots will open at 7AM, when the lots are filled, the gates must be closed.) Note: If you park on the street - be sure to observe parking regulations. 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).
IF YOU OR YOUR GUESTS REQUIRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESS assistance, please contact Security (in Jefferson Hall, Room 201, 997-4443) after May 8, 2009. Sorry we cannot provide wheelchairs. If help is needed for hearing or visually impaired, notify Commencement Office in early May, 2009. VERY LIMITED! Public transportation, car-pooling, being dropped-off, an early start are recommended. Bus lines serving the College will schedule extra runs. Graduates must be in assembly areas by 8:25 AM. Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM and close when filled. Click here for Directions. Note: If you park on the street - be sure to observe parking regulations.
They can be pre-ordered online up to midnight April 1, 2009 (for pick up at the bookstore) at: http://www.herffjones.com/college/graduation/ Bachelor candidates must wear black cap, tassel & bachelor gown. (Women also wear white collar which should be pinned on.) Masters candidates wear black cap, tassel, masters gown & appropriately colored hood. (Bookstore knows color). Women masters do not wear white collar.
If you have a black cap & gown, you do not have to purchase. 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:
* 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 Call Bookstore (997-3573) for dates ring companies will be on campus. Graduates receive programs in assembly areas when they line up at 8:25 AM for procession. Guests obtain programs from tents on the Quad.
THE QUAD COLLEGE-WIDE PROCESSION: The Graduate procession includes 4 lines of march. Masters will be assigned to their appropriate line and march at the head of the column. Bachelors must choose the Division with whom they wish to march. (Most choose to march with their majors.) Please be sure to return the Reply Card which will be mailed to you in early April 2009.
SUNSHINE PLAN Our Commencement goes on rain-or-shine. If raining or the weather is threatening, rain ponchos will be distributed to those who march. We request that you wear the poncho over the gown. It is assumed your guests will dress for the weather and bring umbrellas if necessary. If it rains, the program will be shortened. 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. NOTE: THIS 2009 PLAN MAY BE MODIFIED FOR 2010.
CONFERRING OF DEGREES Note: Many graduates will have the opportunity to "walk on stage" at the events immediately following Commencement. HONORS AND AWARDS INFORMATION 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.) Contact the Student Life Office in the Student Union building room 320, 718-997-3970
The Registrar mails you your DIPLOMA about 12 weeks after you complete your degree requirements. If you change your address, be sure to notify Registrar, Jefferson Hall 100. If you need proof of graduation and cannot wait the 12 weeks for your diploma, you can contact the Registrar and request a "Certification of Graduation" letter. The preceding information concerns the next Commencement Ceremony which will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009. 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 2009. 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. Your diploma will be sent to the address on file with the Registrar. Do you have an unusual, newsworthy story to tell? Did you overcome great obstacles to reach graduation? Is there a "family story" connected with your Commencement? Do you come from a family with many QC graduates? If you think so, please contact Phyllis Cohen-Stevens in News Services at phyllis.cohen-stevens@qc.cuny.edu Next year's Commencement will be Thursday May 27, 2010. Baccalaureate Honors Ceremony will be Tuesday May 25, 2010.
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