Academic Affairs
The 2011 spring commencement has come and gone. We believe it was a tremendous success with approximately 720 degrees conferred. It is time to begin looking ahead to the fall ceremony which is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2011 in the Malcolm Athletic Center of the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
REMEMBER: If you plan to graduate,
you must apply to do so through
the Office of the Registrar.
Commencement is a formal event for which you must wear a cap and gown. Orders will be taken on Tuesday, October 4 at Graduation Countdown which will be held in the lounge of the Alumni Memorial Student Union. After October 4, you may order your regalia directly through the UF Bookstore by calling (419) 434-4561.You are expected to pay for your cap and gown at the time it is ordered. The charge for the undergraduate regalia will be approximately $48 and $68 (tax included) for the master’s degree apparel, and $98 (tax included) for the doctoral degree apparel. Charges for late orders will be $5, $10 and $20 as the time draws near. For more information, click here to visit the University bookstore site.On Tuesday, December 6, you may pick up your pre-ordered caps and gowns at Senior Salute between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in the AMU Multipurpose Room. At that time you will also be able to check the spelling of your name in the program, check on outstanding balances, order invitations, seek career opportunities, and eat free pizza! If you are unable to attend either Graduation Countdown or Senior Salute, please contact the University Bookstore located at 1330 North Main Street following those dates during their normal business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at (419) 434-4561.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, December 16
3:00 p.m. Commencement Rehearsal – All graduates report to Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center to rehearse.
President’s Reception – All graduates are invited to attend a reception hosted by President Fell. Invitations will be sent to graduates by the President’s office. Please contact Meg Flemion at flemion@findlay.edu or 419-434-4530 for more information.
Saturday, December 17
Baccalaureate Service
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Ritz Auditorium, Second Floor of Old Main – This ecumenical worship service is open to graduates and family members of all faiths.
Commencement Brunch
11:00 – 1:00 p.m. in Alumni Memorial Union – Reservations required. Please call the the Office of Alumni Relations at (419) 434-4516 for reservations.
Commencement Ceremony
12:30 p.m. – Doors open to the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center. NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.
1:00 p.m. – Graduates report to the new student recreation center. Volunteers will assist graduates in preparing for the procession.
1:50 p.m. – Procession begins.
2:00 p.m. – Ceremony begins.
Handicapped parking will be available on the East and West sides of the complex. If you have questions, please feel free to contact M. Renee Schafer, Academic Affairs, at schafer@findlay.edu or (419) 434-4553. More information will be mailed to each student who has applied to graduate.
