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For information on all aspects of University of Minnesota,Crookston commencement ceremonies, including dates,sites, speakers, apparel, and guidelines for participatingin or attending these events, visit our Web site at:www.umcrookston.edu/commencementAlmost Alumni2011 Student Guide to GraduationU of M, Crookston’s 2011 Almost Alumni handbook is aresource for seniors to guide them through graduationand a tool for recent graduates, highlighting servicesavailable to our alumni. Printed copies are availableduring Grad Fest, at the Registrar’s Office, or the Officeof Development & Alumni Relations.www.umcrookston.edu/alumniAlmost AlumniPublished by the Office of Development & Alumni Relations,with assistance from the Office of University Relations.Photo credits: U of M, Crookston University RelationsContentsGreetings from the Chancellor.......................................... 2Welcome to the Alumni Association................................... 2Getting Ready to Graduate, Requirements......................... 3Graduation Procedure..................................................... 3Honors ........................................................................ 4Diplomas...................................................................... 4Transcripts and Directory Suppression............................... 4Graduation Checklist....................................................... 5Commencement Ceremony, Dates.................................... 6Commencement Regalia.................................................. 7Your Graduation Day...................................................... 8Assembly Process........................................................... 9Order of Events............................................................. 9The Ceremony—Conferring of Degrees............................ 10Instructions for Receiving Your Diploma.......................... 10After the Ceremony...................................................... 11Items to Remember..................................................... 12General Information..................................................... 13U of M, Crookston Bookstore......................................... 14University of Minnesota Graduate School......................... 16Alumni Online Career Services....................................... 16The U of M, Crookston Alumni Association....................... 18Your College Connection................................................ 21Commencement Photos................................................ 23