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Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Location & Time:
- Friday December 11, 2009
- Gallagher-Iba Arena
- Students & Faculty (including doctoral advisers) assemble at 6:15 PM.
- Student Processional begins at 6:40 PM
- Ceremony begins at 7:00 PM.
Who Can Attend
Graduate students who are degree candidates in Fall 2009 can attend. The Graduate Commencement Ceremony is distinct from the Undergraduate Ceremonies and is the only opportunity for advanced degree recipients to attend Commencement.
No tickets are necessary for entrance to the Commencement Ceremony.
Parking
On Friday evening, parking is available on the northwest, south and west sides of Gallagher-Iba Arena. Parking lots will be open at 5:30 PM. Special needs parking with accessible shuttle service is available from Lot #15 to Gallagher-Iba every 10 minutes.
Graduate Reception
A reception will be held immediately following Friday's commencement in Gallagher-Iba, second floor. It is open to all graduates, their friends, and family.
Assembly
Doctorate candidates and their advisers should assemble by college at the Pistol Pete statue (northwest end of Gallagher-Iba) and master's candidates should meet in the practice gym (south side of Gallagher-Iba) on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. Signs for each college will be posted.
Faculty advisers of master's candidates are encouraged to attend the ceremony and should also assemble by the Pistol Pete statue.
Faculty marshals will be present to assemble candidates into lines for the processional.
Processional
Graduates and faculty will be ushered into the arena and seated. During the processional, please go into the rows as directed by the Ushers.The processional will begin at approximately 6.40 pm.
Hoods
Master's degree recipients should wear their hoods as they enter the arena.
Doctoral degree recipients should carry their hoods (unbuttoned) on their left arm. Doctoral student advisors, together with the College Dean, will hood their doctoral candidates. Another designated university official will assist in the hooding of doctoral candidates whose adviser is not present.
After the candidates have been presented on stage, they should exit the stage and follow the usher's direction to their original seats.
To ensure that all candidates are appropriately recognized for their achievement, guests will not be allowed onto the arena floor to take photographs.
Photographer
Professional photographers will be present to take pictures. The Photographer will contact you by mail at the address on your name card. If you are moving to a new address right after commencement please use your new address or the address of someone that will be able to forward your proofs to you.
Special Needs
The Graduate College is committed to making activities as accessible as possible. The University provides a range of special services for persons with disabilities.
Handicap parking is available in Lot #15 with transportation provided from the lot to Gallagher-Iba. See the following website for the location of Lot #15: http://osu.okstate.edu/commencement/fall09parking.pdf. Also, there is plenty of seating on the main concourse (Level C) for family members in wheel chairs or for those who have difficulties with stairs. Elevators are located on the north and south sides of Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Sign language interpreting will be provided on the overhead video screens. If you have any questions,please VP or voice 405-744-7116.
If you anticipate a need for special services other than those listed above, please call 405-744-7099 prior to November 20, 2009.
Cap and Gown Information:
Locations: Student Union Bookstore (for information call 405-744-5237 or toll free at 800-831-4678) or visit the Caps, Gowns, Diplomas, Medallions and Prints page.
Dates: Wednesday, October 28 to Saturday, December 12, 2009
Hours: Click Here for more information on times
- The information listed above pertains to the purchase of Master's regalia. Caps and gowns do not need to be reserved in advance.
- Mail orders may be placed for Master's Regalia only: Call-800-831-4678.
- Personalized announcements may be ordered on-line at www.shopokstate.com, click on Graduation Info, next click on Graduation Information and make a selection from the pop-up menu.
If you have immediate questions about caps and gowns, you can contact the Student Union Bookstore at 405-744-5237 or toll free at 800-831-4678.
LOCAL HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: http://visitstillwater.org or call 800-991-6717
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