Graduation Information for Seniors and Their Families
Commencement 2011 ceremonies will be on Saturday, May 7, 2011, with preliminary events Friday, May 6: senior rehearsal, Social Work and Nursing pinning ceremonies, and a reception. Saturday, May 7, has two official events: the Baccalaureate church service at 10:30 a.m. and the Commencement service at 1:30 p.m. Plan to attend both.
At Commencement you will get your actual diploma in a personalized cover.
Application for graduation: required!
But – Graduation is not automatic! Even when you have finished all requirements for graduation, we do not award your degree until you tell us to. That’s because you might have a reason to postpone graduation.
So if you are planning to graduate in Fall 2010 or Spring, May Term, or Summer 2011, come now to the Registrar’s office, Kathryn 309, and fill out the official Application for Graduation. You can get it here or from Alice Dodson, Assistant to the Registrar, who keeps the applications on file and makes the official graduation list.
Eligibility for a degree depends on your fulfilling all general education requirements and all requirements for the major, and on satisfying all outstanding accounts with the college. The Registrar checks with the major advisor to make sure all requirements are met. You will need to be cleared by Financial Aid and the Business Office too.
Nearly eligible: If you will not complete degree requirements until May Term or summer session 2011, you may still participate in Commencement even though you will receive your degree later. You will be in a separate group at the end of the student procession.
Cap and gown orders must be placed in advance with the Bookstore. After you have applied for graduation, you will get specific information on ordering.
Hotel reservations may be hard to get for this busy weekend, so if you want a place in Jacksonville or Springfield for family and friends to stay, don’t wait.
More information about Commencement will be available early in 2011. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Come to Kathryn 309, e-mail us, or phone us at 479-7014.
Allan Metcalf, Registrar allan.metcalf@mac.edu
Alice Dodson, Assistant to the Registrar alice.dodson@mac.edu
