• The Commencement Ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2008.
• Reservations are required to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
• All degree candidates are to report to the Marshaling area on the lower level of Roberts Stadium no later than 1:30 p.m. on May 11.
• Please try to ride with other graduates or family members, as parking is limited.
• Doors open at Roberts Stadium at 1 p.m.
• Line-up for the procession begins promptly at 2 p.m. Degree candidates will line up according to colleges. If you have a double major, please line-up with the college in which you prefer to be recognized. If you are majoring in secondary education, you will line in the college of you area (i.e. math, art, etc) NOT in the College of Education.
• Those arriving later than 2:20 p.m. may not be permitted to line-up with their college.
• Please take care of all restroom breaks before 2 p.m.
• DO NOT bring valuables or cell phones into the robing area. The area will not be secure during the ceremony. Cell phones will be collected for the duration of the ceremony.
• No tickets or admission fees apply, so early arrival will ensure better seating for your guests.
• Wear flat shoes because you will be standing for an extended period of time.
Commencement Reservation Process
• Click on the link provided to complete your required Commencement reservation: http://www.usi.edu/commencement/registration.asp
• You will receive an email confirmation of your reservation. If you do not have access to email, please call 812/464-1930 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• If you do not receive a message confirming your reservation or if you have any questions about Commencement, please call the Office of Special Events 812/464-1930
Faculty Participation
• Faculty members are expected to participate in the Commencement exercises in appropriate academic costume.
• Reservations are required, please contact the Office of Special Events if you have not replied.
• You may purchase academic robes, caps, and hoods through the USI Bookstore.
• Faculty members and administrative personnel assemble in Meeting Room #2 on the upper level of Roberts Stadium.
• Ushers are placed at the stadium entrance to direct you to the room.
• Please do not bring valuables, as there is no safe place for storage during the ceremony.
• Faculty follow the degree candidates in the procession.
• The ceremony lasts approximately two hours
• No tickets or admission fees apply, early arrival ensures better seating.
Diplomas
• You will not receive your diploma at Commencement
• Graduates who completed the Formal Application and Diploma Form by March 1 may pick up diplomas at the Registrar’s Office in the Robert D. Orr Center according to the following schedule
• If you would like to have your diploma mailed when it is available, please submit a request online. Remember to notify the Registrar’s Office of any address changes. If you have any questions, call 812/464-1762 or 1-800/467-1965.
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