Spring Commencement 2011 - Miami University
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<strong>Spring</strong><br />
<strong>Commencement</strong><br />
Saturday, May 7 and<br />
Sunday, May 8, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Schedule of Events and<br />
Information Guide
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Commencement</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Weekend Activities<br />
Congratulations on the upcoming graduation ceremonies at <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong>! <strong>Miami</strong>’s<br />
administration, faculty, staff, and alumni look forward to honoring the academic and personal<br />
accomplishments of our students. We hope that you are making plans to attend this very special occasion to<br />
help us honor the candidates.<br />
There are several commencement-related activities that will take place on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May<br />
8, <strong>2011</strong> — the university-wide ceremony, divisional recognition programs, and congratulatory programs. In<br />
order to emphasize the significance of these events, academic attire is required at each of these ceremonies.<br />
In addition, the President’s Reception for graduates and their families will be held at Lewis Place on Sunday,<br />
May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>Commencement</strong> Ceremony<br />
Saturday, May 7<br />
Academic Attire Required<br />
President David C. Hodge will preside at the ceremony. During the ceremony, doctoral candidates will be individually<br />
recognized and hooded; master’s degree candidates will be individually recognized; bachelor’s and<br />
associate’s degree candidates will be recognized by division; and ROTC candidates will be commissioned.<br />
Seating<br />
Ushers will direct guests to their seats. The diagram in this brochure indicates where graduation candidates<br />
will be seated. It is included for your convenience in determining where in the stadium you may wish to sit.<br />
General Information<br />
• The spring <strong>2011</strong> university commencement will be Saturday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. in Yager Stadium, rain or<br />
shine. Gates to Yager Stadium will open at 10:30 a.m. and families may enter through the south and west<br />
gates. The ceremony will run approximately two hours. The event is open to the public.<br />
• The <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Police will be on duty at Yager Stadium to assist with any emergencies. There will also<br />
be a first-aid station on the west concourse.<br />
• Traffic in the Oxford area will be extremely congested on commencement weekend. Please heed the directional<br />
signs that will be posted to aid traffic flow to Yager Stadium and Saturday’s venues.<br />
• Before leaving Yager Stadium, please be sure that you have all personal belongings. Any items left behind<br />
will be taken to the <strong>University</strong> Police. You may also call 513-529-8135 regarding lost property.<br />
• A professionally recorded DVD of this ceremony will be available for purchase from GradTrack by Graduation<br />
Images. You will receive a separate mailing from Graduation Images with purchase details.<br />
• If you need any additional information about commencement, please contact the <strong>Commencement</strong> Office at<br />
513-529-8703.<br />
Please note: <strong>Miami</strong> campuses are smoke-free environments. Smoking is prohibited in all <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong>owned<br />
facilities and property. A designated smoking area is provided for guests at the <strong>Miami</strong> Inn, Marcum<br />
Conference Center, Simpson-Shade Guest House, and Climer Guest Lodge.<br />
Parking<br />
All university parking lots and parking garages will be open to the public during commencement weekend.<br />
Yager Stadium parking is available in the Millett Assembly Hall, Ditmer, Cook Field, and Leonard Howell<br />
lots (see map). On both Saturday and Sunday, we strongly recommend that you use our <strong>Miami</strong> Metro shuttle<br />
service from the Ditmer and Cook Field lots to avoid traffic congestion.<br />
Disability Services<br />
Accessible parking is available at Yager Stadium with your state-issued disability placard only. Yager Stadium<br />
is wheelchair accessible; attendants will direct you to your seating. No reservations are needed for seating,<br />
all guests with disabilities will be accommodated. One companion will be permitted to sit with the wheelchair<br />
user. Accommodations for those who are hearing impaired are provided, in the form of American Sign<br />
Language interpreters, located in front of seating Section 6, and real-time captioning. If you have questions<br />
regarding disability services, contact the Office of Disability Resources at 513-529-1541 (V/TTY).<br />
Inclement Weather<br />
In the event of rain, the Yager Stadium commencement ceremony will still occur. Candidates and their guests<br />
are advised to dress appropriately. Rain ponchos will be provided to all candidates. In the event of severe<br />
weather, such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, or a torrential downpour, the university ceremony may<br />
be shortened and/or canceled. Any decision to cancel the ceremony will be announced on Cincinnati Public<br />
Radio (88.5 and 91.7 FM) and at www.muohio.edu/commencement, by noon. (If the ceremony is canceled, a<br />
Graduate School ceremony for master’s and doctoral degree candidates will be held in Millett Assembly Hall.)<br />
<strong>Commencement</strong> Protocol<br />
<strong>Commencement</strong> ceremonies are a special event for all involved. We ask that you show respect for everyone<br />
who shares in the experience by creating an occasion that will appropriately highlight each person’s<br />
achievements. The univer sity ceremony is a dignified program governed by academic tradition, overall<br />
good manners, and state and local laws. Therefore, the possession of alcoholic beverages or materials that<br />
may disrupt the ceremony is prohibited.<br />
Academic Attire<br />
Academic attire for candidates is required at BOTH the university and divisional ceremonies. Associate’s<br />
degree candidates wear the same robe as bachelor’s candidates. Master’s candidates must wear a robe and<br />
hood. Doctoral candidates only need to purchase cap, gown, and tassel, as the hood will be awarded as part of<br />
the ceremony. Doctoral candidates who want to rent faculty-quality attire should contact Karen Bontrager at<br />
the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bookstore by April 9.<br />
All attire will be available for purchase at Grad Fest <strong>2011</strong> (March 15-17 in the Multipurpose Rooms in Shriver<br />
Cen ter, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and at the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bookstore March 18-May 8.<br />
Study abroad and international student sashes, which are optional, can be purchased at Grad Fest or ordered<br />
at the bookstore. Orders must be placed by April 16.<br />
The <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bookstore carries the full array of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral garments.<br />
Doctoral candidates who want to purchase professional-level, custom attire should contact Karen Bontrager<br />
at the bookstore.<br />
On Saturday, May 7, personnel will be available at the bookstore kiosk (at the Yager Stadium west entrance) to<br />
provide garment assistance prior to the ceremony.<br />
Divisional Ceremonies / Congratulatory Programs<br />
Divisional Recognition Ceremonies for Undergraduate Degree Candidates<br />
Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8<br />
Academic Attire Required<br />
Divisional recognition ceremonies are smaller undergraduate events designed by each division to complement<br />
the university ceremony. Each academic dean will preside at her/his recognition ceremony. Undergraduate<br />
candidates will have their names read, receive their diploma covers, and have their photographs taken.<br />
Guests do not need tickets.<br />
Accessible parking is available near all of the divisional ceremony sites. Your state-issued disability placard is<br />
required. All sites are wheelchair accessible and will have American Sign Language interpreters for the hearing<br />
impaired. If you have questions regarding disability services, contact the Office of Disability Resources at<br />
513-529-1541 (V/TYY).
Saturday, May 7<br />
10:00 a.m. BIS Degrees – Parrish Auditorium, <strong>Miami</strong> Hamilton Campus<br />
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. <strong>University</strong> Honors and Scholars Program Reception – Millett West Concourse<br />
7:00 p.m. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences – Goggin Ice Center<br />
7:30 p.m. College of Arts and Science – Millett Assembly Hall<br />
Sunday, May 8<br />
9:30 a.m. School of Education, Health and Society – Millett Assembly Hall<br />
10:30 a.m. School of Fine Arts – Goggin Ice Center<br />
2:00 p.m. Farmer School of Business – Millett Assembly Hall<br />
In April, respective schools or colleges will send students specific information on their ceremony. Remember,<br />
your student must indicate whether or not he/she will attend on Saturday and/or Sunday by completing the<br />
online registration form, which can be accessed at www.muohio.edu/commencementform. The online form<br />
must be completed no later than April 20.<br />
President’s Reception<br />
The President’s Reception for graduates and their families will be held at Lewis Place on Sunday, May 8,<br />
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In April, invitations will be sent to your family at the permanent address on file at the<br />
Registrar’s Office.<br />
Campus Meal Options<br />
Several dining options will be available during commencement weekend:<br />
Friday, May 6<br />
Haines Food Court 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Tuffy’s 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; <strong>Spring</strong> Street Market 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.<br />
All students, guests, parents are invited to dine at Shriver Center **<br />
Saturday, May 7<br />
Haines Food Court & Tuffys**, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., A la carte, Walk-in Service<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> Street Market (convenience store purchases), 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.,<br />
HDRBS Staff eats lunch at Haines Food Court<br />
The Shriver Center Buffet, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Adults/Parents $24.75 Children 6-11 $8.75,<br />
Children 5 and under free, Reservations Required* Indicate seating preference, 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.<br />
The Shriver Center is located in the middle of campus within walking distance of many of<br />
the residence halls. The buffet features the same menu as Martin Hall listed below.<br />
Martin Dining Hall Buffet Dinner, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Adults/Parents $24.75 Children 6-11 $8.75, Children 5<br />
and under free, Reservations Required*<br />
Martin Dining hall is located within walking distance of both Yager Stadium and Millett<br />
Hall. This dinner buffet is convenient for all graduates and guests attending the 1:30 p.m.<br />
ceremony as well as for those celebrating the 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. individualized ceremonies.<br />
The buffet features Prime Rib au jus, Calypso Chicken with citrus relish, Ginger Glazed<br />
Talapia, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, salad, vegetables, and LaBrea Rolls and homemade Cheese<br />
Bread, and homemade Cheesecake, Assorted Tortes and Crumb-topped Peach Pie.<br />
Bell Tower Bash, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.<br />
Bell Tower Place is convenient to <strong>Commencement</strong> Traffic. A la carte service<br />
includes breakfast items, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, stir fry, smoothies, desserts,<br />
and much more. No reservations required. “To go” items available.<br />
Panache Buffet Dinner, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.<br />
Adults/Parents $24.75 Children 6-11 $8.75, Children 5 and under free, Reservations Required*<br />
Panache is located within walking distance of commencement housing and<br />
Goggin Ice Center. The buffet features the same menu as Martin Hall.<br />
Marcum Center <strong>Commencement</strong> Dinner Buffet, (located by the <strong>Miami</strong> Formal Gardens), 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.<br />
Gather with family and friends to enjoy an elegant dinner buffet in a lovely setting.<br />
$28.50 per person ($18 ages 12 and under).<br />
Full menu online at www.muohio.edu/marcum.<br />
Limited seating; for reservations call 513-529-6917.<br />
Sunday, May 8<br />
Panache Lunch Buffet, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.<br />
Adults/Parents $18.95 Children 6-11 $7.75, Children 5 and under free, Reservations Required*<br />
Panache is located within walking distance of commencement housing and Goggin Ice Arena. This<br />
lunch buffet is convenient for all graduates and guests attending the 10:30 a.m. ceremony as well<br />
as for those celebrating the 3 p.m. individualized ceremony. The buffet features a stir fry station,<br />
carved ham, omelet bar, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, cheeses, and home baked breads & desserts.<br />
The Shriver Center Brunch Buffet (located in the center of campus), 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,<br />
Adults/Parents $16.50 Children 6-11 $6.50, Children 5 and under free, Reservations Required*<br />
Graduation Brunch Buffet, featuring many breakfast favorites including Eggs Benedict, Madeto-Order<br />
Crepe Station, Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Carved Ham, homemade<br />
Cinnamon Rolls, Muffins, and Danish, Biscuits and Gravy, fresh fruit, yo gurt and granola.<br />
One Eight 09 at The Shriver Center , 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Adults/Parents $16.50<br />
Children 6-11 $6.50, Children 5 and under free, NO Reservations Required**,<br />
Same menu offerings as the Shriver Center Brunch Buffet listed above.<br />
Haines Food Court & Tuffy’s**, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., A la carte, Walk-in Service.<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> Street Market (convenience store purchases), 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.<br />
Marcum Center <strong>Commencement</strong> Brunch, (located by the <strong>Miami</strong> Formal Gardens), 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.<br />
Upscale brunch offering a wide selection, including fresh frittata, waffles, smoked salmon, and<br />
much more. $22.75 per person ($14 ages 12 and under). Full menu online at www.muohio.edu/marcum.<br />
Limited seating; for reservations call 513-529-6917.<br />
**Student Meal Plans (Diplomat, Snack, <strong>Commencement</strong>, and Attaché) will be accepted at nondiscounted<br />
cash rates for both the student and their guests for all of the above listed meals.**<br />
*Reservations for the Saturday Martin Dining Hall Dinner Buffet and the Saturday Buffet at<br />
Shriver Center and Panache are required, along with a deposit of $70. Reservations are also<br />
required for the Sunday Buffets at The Shriver Center and Panache along with a deposit of<br />
$30. Call 513-529-3200 or stop by the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Box Office in Shriver Center.<br />
Please Note: Seating is limited, and reservations for these meals fill<br />
quickly. Tickets are required for all members of your party.
CAMPUS AVENUE<br />
US 27 to<br />
I-70<br />
CAMPUS AVENUE<br />
PARKING<br />
GARAGE<br />
Health<br />
Services<br />
CAB<br />
Hall<br />
Auditorium<br />
CHESTNUT STREET<br />
Harris<br />
Dining<br />
Hall<br />
Recreational<br />
Sports<br />
Center<br />
OAK STREET<br />
Goggin<br />
Ice<br />
Center<br />
MacCracken<br />
Phillips<br />
Hall<br />
Wells<br />
Williams<br />
Hall<br />
SPRING STREET<br />
McGuffey<br />
Hall<br />
KIng<br />
Library<br />
Roudebush<br />
Hall<br />
HIGH STREET<br />
CHURCH STREET<br />
TALLAWANDA<br />
Withrow Court<br />
SYCAMORE STREET<br />
WEST<br />
MILLETT<br />
LOT<br />
Millett<br />
Hall<br />
NORTH<br />
BONHAM ROAD<br />
MAPLE STREET<br />
MacMillan<br />
Laws Hall<br />
Benton<br />
Hall<br />
PARKING<br />
GARAGE<br />
Martin<br />
Dining<br />
Hall<br />
Yager<br />
Stadium<br />
Morris<br />
Emerson<br />
CPA<br />
★<br />
BONHAM ROAD<br />
Tappan<br />
The Inn<br />
PATTERSON AVENUE<br />
US 27 to<br />
Cincinnati<br />
Art Museum<br />
Presser<br />
Hall<br />
Bachelor<br />
Hall<br />
ROUTE 73<br />
Cook Field<br />
Farmer School<br />
of Business<br />
FIRST AID<br />
STATION<br />
Dogwood Park<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
PRESS BOX<br />
FOUR MILE CREEK<br />
★<br />
PUMP<br />
HOUSE<br />
LOT<br />
Howell Park<br />
Hoyt<br />
Hall<br />
Marcum<br />
Conference<br />
Center<br />
Yager Stadium<br />
Kumler<br />
Chapel<br />
Cole<br />
Service<br />
Building<br />
SPECTATOR SEATING<br />
Peabody Hall<br />
Boyd<br />
Hall<br />
Divisional Ceremonies<br />
Saturday, May 7<br />
10:00 a.m. BIS Degrees<br />
Parrish Auditorium, <strong>Miami</strong> Hamilton Campus<br />
11 a.m.–1 p.m. <strong>University</strong> Honors and Scholars<br />
Program Reception<br />
Millett West Concourse<br />
7:00 p.m. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences<br />
Goggin Ice Center<br />
7:30 p.m. College of Arts and Science<br />
Millett Assembly Hall<br />
DITMER LOT<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Police<br />
Approximately 1/2 mile east of<br />
Patterson Avenue off Ohio Route 73<br />
Stables<br />
Sunday, May 8<br />
9:30 a.m. School of Education, Health and Society<br />
Millett Assembly Hall<br />
10:30 a.m. School of Fine Arts<br />
Goggin Ice Center<br />
2:00 p.m. Farmer School of Business<br />
Millett Assembly Hall<br />
HANDICAPPED<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
CRADLE OF COACHES PLAZA<br />
Engineering<br />
Arts &<br />
Science<br />
Western/BIS<br />
Faculty<br />
Orchestra<br />
Stage<br />
HANDICAPPED SEATING<br />
Engineering<br />
Arts &<br />
Science<br />
ROTC<br />
Faculty<br />
Stage<br />
Education<br />
Fine Arts<br />
Business<br />
Grad School<br />
SPECIAL NEEDS<br />
SEATING<br />
IN SECTION 6<br />
Education<br />
Fine Arts<br />
Business<br />
Grad School<br />
VIDEO SCREEN<br />
OPEN CAPTIONING<br />
HANDICAPPED<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
SPECTATOR SEATING<br />
Par king Areas<br />
Open Parking<br />
Accessible Parking<br />
Reserved Parking on<br />
Saturday<br />
★ Grass Lot,<br />
available weather<br />
permitting<br />
Shuttle Service from Ditmer Lot<br />
and Cook Field runs every 15<br />
minutes to Yager Stadium (on<br />
Saturday, May 7);<br />
to Millett Hall and Goggin Ice<br />
Center (on Sunday, May 8).
<strong>University</strong> Housing Accommodations<br />
The Department of Housing, Dining, Recreation and Business Services is pleased to offer overnight guest<br />
accommodations in university residence halls on Saturday, May 7, only. We have a limited number of rooms<br />
and will accept reservations as we receive requests.<br />
Check-in time begins at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. Bell Desks are staffed 24 hours to accommodate late<br />
check-ins. Check-out time is 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8. You will be assigned to a specific residence hall upon<br />
your arrival at the registration desk located in the lower level of Morris Hall. Due to the moderate weather<br />
during May, air conditioning is not in operation. Restroom facilities are available for men and women on each<br />
floor. The room rate is $22.75 per person. There will be no charge for children using sleeping bags in parents’<br />
rooms. Guest rooms are supplied with bed linens, blankets, soap, and towels for each paid guest.<br />
If any member of your party requires special accommodations, such as a first-floor room or a room near<br />
restroom facilities, please indicate this on the reservation form. Due to the limited number of such rooms,<br />
we may be unable to house your entire party in the same area of the building. We will, however, make every<br />
attempt to accommodate your entire party in the same residence hall.<br />
Complete the housing reservation form and mail it back to us with your payment or complete the online<br />
reservation form:<br />
https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewformformkey=dHJHN0ZuaWRKYnRSSktBYlprdzJ1Unc6MQ.<br />
If you choose to register online, an invoice will be emailed to you. Prepayment is required. Once payment is<br />
received, your reservation request will be processed and a confirmation will be emailed to you. Reservation<br />
requests without advance payment will not be processed. Due to limited space, we will accept advance<br />
reservations only until April 30. Cancellations must be received by May 1 to qualify for a refund. After that<br />
date, advance payments will not be refunded.<br />
(Please Print)<br />
Housing Reservation Form<br />
Reservations with payment due by April 30, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Name______________________________________________________Cell Phone_______________________<br />
Address (Street)______________________________________________________________________________<br />
(City)_______________________________________________________ (State)___________(ZIP)___________<br />
E-mail______________________________________________________________________________<br />
Name of graduating student_____________________________________Cell Phone_______________________<br />
Number of persons___________ x $22.75 = $____________(include payment with this form)<br />
Number of rooms needed________(residence hall rooms typically have two twin beds)<br />
Special accommodations needed________________________________________________________________<br />
Make checks payable to <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
SEND TO: Department of Housing, Dining, Recreation and Business Services<br />
Attn: <strong>Commencement</strong> Housing Officer<br />
111 Shriver Center<br />
<strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Oxford, OH 45056<br />
If you have questions about room accommodations, please call 513-529-5000.<br />
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:<br />
Participant Eligibility and Degree Requirements<br />
<strong>Commencement</strong> is a ceremony that celebrates your academic achievements. You must satisfy all of your<br />
degree requirements before you officially graduate and receive your diploma. Diploma covers will be<br />
distributed at the divisional ceremonies and your actual diploma will be mailed four to six weeks after the<br />
ceremony, when grades have been computed and your eligibility for graduation is confirmed. Also, any<br />
financial obligation with the university must be settled with the Office of the Bursar before your diploma and<br />
transcripts will be released.<br />
Undergraduate Degree Candidates<br />
Undergraduates who are eligible to graduate in May or August <strong>2011</strong> are welcome to participate in the<br />
Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8 ceremonies.<br />
Undergraduates should view their DARS prior to graduation and direct any questions or concerns to<br />
their academic adviser.<br />
If you are transferring credits to <strong>Miami</strong> in order to complete your degree, please notify the<br />
<strong>Commencement</strong> Office.<br />
Undergraduate candidates who are graduating with Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa<br />
cum laude) will be notified by the Registrar’s Office. Due to final grades not yet available, Latin honors for the<br />
commencement ceremony are determined as a result of last semester’s cumulative grade point average. After<br />
final grades for this semester are recorded, Latin honors will be recalculated for May graduates. After final<br />
grades for summer are recorded, Latin honors will be recalculated for August graduates.<br />
Undergraduate candidates who are graduating with Latin honors will be recognized at commencement with<br />
red and white honor cords. You can pick up your cords at the <strong>Commencement</strong> Office (118 Campus Avenue<br />
Building), regional campus bookstores, Grad Fest, and immediately prior to the university-wide ceremony at<br />
Yager Stadium.<br />
Master’s Degree Candidates<br />
Master’s candidates eligible to graduate in May or August <strong>2011</strong> are welcome to participate at the Saturday,<br />
May 7, ceremony.<br />
Those who complete their requirements during the summer have the option of participating at the May 7.<br />
May candidates must complete all necessary requirements, other than final exams, by April 22.<br />
Requirements include turning in certificate forms to the Graduate School Office indicating results of final<br />
oral/written exams and grade changes for thesis research.<br />
Doctoral Degree Candidates<br />
Doctoral candidates may participate in the May 7 ceremony only if they complete requirements by April<br />
15. May candidates must complete all necessary requirements, other than final exams, and have the proper<br />
approval forms turned in (and dissertations deposited) to the Graduate School Office by April 15.<br />
Requirements include turning in certificate forms to the Graduate School office indicating results of final<br />
oral/written exams and grade changes for dissertation research.<br />
Reservation and Diploma Mailing Form<br />
To assure receipt of your diploma and adequate seating at the Saturday and Sunday ceremonies, all degree<br />
candidates MUST complete the online registration form at www.muohio.edu/commencementform. The form<br />
must be completed no later than April 20 whether or not you plan to attend the ceremonies.<br />
Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree Candidates: Make certain that you indicate your plans to partici pate at both<br />
the university and divisional ceremonies.<br />
Master’s Degree Candidates: Indicate if you will participate at the Saturday, May 7, ceremony.<br />
Doctoral Candidates: Indicate if you will participate at the Saturday, May 7, ceremony, and remember, you<br />
must have the proper approval forms turned in (and dissertations deposited) to the Graduate School Office by<br />
April 15 to be eligible.<br />
Four to six weeks after the ceremonies, after grades have been computed and your eligibility for graduation<br />
has been confirmed, your diploma will be mailed to the address that you provide on the online form.
Day of the Ceremony<br />
12:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 7, <strong>2011</strong> all degree candidates are to report to Yager Stadium, in their academic<br />
attire, no later than 12:30 p.m. When you arrive, look for signs directing you to your divisional<br />
lineup area. Faculty marshals will line up candidates in the assigned areas.<br />
Note:<br />
• Doctoral candidates will be lined up and seated as a group<br />
• Master’s candidates will be lined up and seated as a group,<br />
• Undergraduate candidates will be lined up and seated by division.<br />
• Until degrees are conferred, the tassel is worn on the right side of the cap.<br />
1:30 p.m. The procession will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Faculty marshals will lead the processional into<br />
the stadium and direct candidates to seating (see diagram). At the appropriate times during<br />
the ceremony, marshals will direct candidates up onto the stage for the conferring of degrees.<br />
Degrees will be conferred in the following order: doctoral, master’s and specialist, commissioning<br />
of ROTC candidates, baccalaureate and associate’s by division (Interdisciplinary Studies,<br />
Engineering and Applied Science, Fine Arts, Farmer School of Business, Education, Health and<br />
Society, Arts and Science and BIS).<br />
ROTC candidates will receive special instructions from their units.<br />
At the conclusion of the ceremony, only the platform party will recess out of the stadium; the candidates will<br />
remain on the field.<br />
Transcripts<br />
Please allow one to two weeks after the graduation ceremony to order your transcripts. (Prior to ordering, we<br />
strongly recommend that you check your unofficial transcript in BannerWeb to see if your degree has been<br />
awarded.) To order your transcript, visit www.getmytranscript.com. <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> will charge $8 per<br />
copy for all official transcripts and $12 for all immediate, in-person transcripts.<br />
Career Services<br />
Before you graduate this semester you are welcome and encouraged to use Career Services (200 Hoyt Hall) in<br />
your employment search. After graduation, <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> alumni are provided career services through<br />
a partnership between the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association membership program and the Office of<br />
Career Services.<br />
Questions<br />
For additional information on:<br />
The university-wide ceremony – contact the <strong>Commencement</strong> Office at (513) 529‐8703 or<br />
the President’s Office at (513) 529-3612<br />
Divisional recognition ceremonies – contact your dean’s office<br />
Cap/Gown purchase – contact the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bookstore at (513) 529-2600<br />
Diplomas, Transcripts, Fees – contact the Office of the Registrar at (513) 529-8703<br />
<strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association – call (513) 529-5957<br />
www.muohio.edu/commencement<br />
<strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association<br />
The <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association joins with the entire <strong>Miami</strong> family in congratulating the Class of<br />
<strong>2011</strong>! Your achievements are to be commended and we wish you well as you continue to pursue your dreams.<br />
As you leave campus please know that your Alumni Association is always here to assist in any way we can.<br />
Your days on campus were only the beginning of your relationship with <strong>Miami</strong>. This is a life-long relationship<br />
and we encourage you to stay connected to the university. Alumni chapters throughout the country stand<br />
ready to welcome you to new communities, and by keeping us informed of your current address and e-mail,<br />
you will receive the alumni magazine and regular e-mail newsletters.<br />
Additionally, there are many ways for you to assist and support the university: by recruiting new students<br />
to campus as a member of the Alumni Association Recruitment Network (AARN), returning to speak to a<br />
campus group, becoming a dues-paying member, or providing financial support through the Annual Fund.<br />
Enjoy your final days on campus and take a moment to learn more about your Alumni Association. To<br />
celebrate your upcoming graduation and welcome you to the Association, we have planned the following<br />
events as part of our “Senior Week” program.<br />
Grad Fest <strong>2011</strong><br />
March 15, 16, and 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Shriver Center Multipurpose Rooms A&B<br />
Presented by the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bookstore and the <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association.<br />
Fulfill all of your graduation needs at one event<br />
• <strong>Commencement</strong> ceremony information<br />
• Cap and gown purchase at discounted pricing<br />
• Study abroad and international student sashes<br />
• Graduation announcements<br />
• Class rings<br />
• Recensio yearbook<br />
• Cap and gown portrait sittings. GradTrack by Graduation Images, <strong>Miami</strong>’s graduation photographer,will<br />
be on hand to take portrait photos. There is no obligation to purchase.<br />
• Alumni Association information and programs<br />
• 20% discount on <strong>Miami</strong> clothing and gift items (including diploma frames) for graduates<br />
• Academic pricing on computers<br />
• <strong>Commencement</strong> party food packages, celebratory banners, and commencement cake ordering<br />
• Door prizes<br />
• Refreshments<br />
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