Information for GraduatesCommencement

Applying for Graduation

Seniors who have earned the required credits to graduate MUST complete an application for graduation. The form may be filled out online.If the application has not been completed and approved by the Registrar students may not participate in the Commencement Ceremonies.

Help Us Say Your Name Correctly

 The Provost and Dean of Students share the responsibility of reading the names of the graduates at Commencement. They practice and practice and do their best to say each name correct. PLEASE help them by completing this form before April 20 and provide pronunciation guidelines. If you have questions, call or email the Provost's Office.

  • If a syllable is emphasized, put it in caps (like "Gus-TAVE-us").
  • If it is commonly mispronounced, tell them what NOT to say (for instance, "PED-er-son, not PEET-er-son).
  • If it rhymes with another word mention that other word too (so if "Gough" is pronounced "GOFF" you might mention that it rhymes with "cough").
  • If it has an ending vowel, tell them whether to say the vowel or not (for instance, Brekke; tell me if it is "Breck" or "BREK-key").
  • Don’t forget your first name and/or middle name. If you are a Kara, tell them if it is CAR-uh or CARE-uh.
     

Cap and Gown

  • Seniors should receive a cap and gown during “Grad Finale” in April.
  • There is no additional charge for the cap and gown.
  • To avoid wrinkles and folds in the gown for Commencement, graduates should remove the gown from its packaging and hang until the ceremony.
  • Gowns are considered a "one time use" and do not have to be returned to the College.
  • If students are not able to go to Grad Finale, caps and gowns may be picked up in the Book Mark any time before Commencement.
  • If you would like it shipped, please complete this mailing request form. 

Lost Tassels

If you lose your tassel before Commencement, you may pick up a new one in the Book Mark.
 

Accessories

Accessories such as honor cords, pins, and stoles will be distributed by the academic department or office in April before Commencement weekend. You will be informed by your academic department or organization if this applies to you. There are no cords for GPA honors.

Commencement Tickets

Each graduate will receive five (5) guest tickets for Lund Arena. 
Unlimited overflow seating is available in Lund Forum (basketball). No ticket is needed for overflow seating.
Tickets will be given to graduates at the rehearsal.