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OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS
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COMMENCEMENT |
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Ceremony
Reception
| Undergraduate and Graduate Reception |
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
All Graduate Students
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5:30 - 6:30 pm |
Olscamp 101 |
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
College of Arts and Sciences
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8:00 - 9:00 am |
Olscamp 101 |
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
College of Business
Health & Human Services
College of Technology
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11:30 - 12:30 pm |
Olscamp 101 |
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
College of Music
Education & Human Development
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3:00 - 4:00pm |
Olscamp 101 |
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Commencement Tickets are required for the December and May ceremonies and may be picked up at the University Bookstore . Each undergraduate student receives a limited number of tickets. All available tickets are distributed, therefore, please
safeguard your tickets as replacing them may not be possible. Family and friends wishing to view the ceremony but not holding
a ticket may view the ceremony in Olscamp 101. The ceremony will be broadcast live on a large screen, closed-circuit, projection
television. Students may find additional tickets from classmates who are graduating but have chosen not to attend the commencement
ceremony. A "ticket exchange" is located on the discussion board in MyBGSU graduation/commencement community.
The August ceremony and May Graduate College ceremonies do not require tickets for entry.
MyBGSU, has valuable information and directions for graduates and their families.
- Log on to MyBGSU
- Select Community
- Select Graduation/Commencement
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| Where to Park for Commencement |
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All campus lots will be open with the exception of Lot N/14 next to Memorial Hall. This lot is reserved for people with Commencement parking passes (see Disabled Seating information). Please plan accordingly. (Metered spaces are free on the weekends.)
If you are dropping off disabled guests and do not have or need Commencement reserved parking, please consider entering Lot
D next to Rodgers Quadrangle off Wooster Street, and turn left to Lot G by East Hall. Pull into Lot G away from the stop sign, drop off your disabled guest, and proceed back out to Wooster Street by Lot A. The guest will cross the mall to Memorial
Hall while you find a parking spot.
Please click on the campus map link below to view the campus parking lots and building locations: http://www.bgsu.edu/map/
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| Participating Graduates |
All requirements for graduation must be recorded in the Office of Registration and Records by May 30, 2008. It is your responsibility to make sure that all grade changes, appeals, transfer credits, and incomplete grades are recorded.
If you have not met your graduation requirements, you will have to reapply for a later graduation ceremony.
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| Disabled Seating Arrangements |
Seating requests for disabled guests are made on line by the graduating student.
- Log on to MyBGSU
- Select Community
- Select Graduation/Commencement
- In the Information area there is a form to be completed and submitted via email.
* To best accommodate your needs, please make requests early.
Additional questions can be answered at 419 372 GRAD (4723).
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| Ceremony Instructions |
This information is presented now in lieu of a commencement rehearsal.
The ceremony will last no longer than two hours. The candidates from each college will be presented to the president, and
the candidates will proceed row by row to the platform under the direction of the marshals. Candidates will remain seated
until their row moves to the aisle to proceed to the stage. The name of each graduate will be announced, and those persons
graduating with honors will be recognized. Each candidate will pass in front of the diploma table, receive a diploma cover,
return to their original seat and be seated.
After diploma covers have been issued, candidates will be asked to stand for the conferring of degrees. After degrees have
been conferred, the candidates will change their tassels from the right to the left.
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| Honors |
The honors calculation is based on a minimum of 110 hours in courses that count toward the grade point average. If a student
has less then 110 hours that count toward the grade point average, the grade point average requirement is figured using a
sliding scale. As the number of grade point average hours decreases, the grade point average requirements for honors increases.
The hours and grade point average requirements for students with less than 110 grade point average hours may be be obtained
in the Office of Registration and Records. The grades earned from other institutions are used in the calculation of honors.
Transfer students must also complete 56 hours at Bowling Green State University. A minimum of 30 of those hours must be used
in the calculation of the grade point average. Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for additional information.
For purposes of the commencement ceremony, honors are determined by all grades received and recorded by February 7, 2008 by the Office of Registration and Records. Questions and inquires should be made with the Office of Registration and Records.
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| Mailing Diplomas |
Diplomas and an official transcript will be mailed to the graduates approximately 8 to 10 weeks following commencement. Teaching
certificate applications will be mailed from the College of Education and Human Development to the state departmental processing.
Please note that transcripts and degree information will not be available until 3 weeks after commencement provided you have
completed all degree requirements.
Please direct any questions regarding degree requirements, honors, mailing of diplomas, or other concerns to the Office of Registration and Records : (419)372-8435.
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| Live Video Stream |
A live video stream of all graduation ceremonies will be available as well as links available to replay all post-ceremony
footage. Click HERE for Video Stream links and system requirements and also to view past ceremonies.
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| DVDs/VHS Tapes |
DVD copies and video tapes of last Commencement can now be ordered using the DVD / VHS Request Form . The ceremony will be broadcasted live on Time/Warner (Bowling Green) Cable 6.
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| Photographer |
Chappell Studios
1-800-424-3686
Photographers from Chappell Studios, Inc. will be located at the bottom of the platform to photograph the graduates after
receiving their diploma covers, and in front of the University Flag. They offer graduates the opportunity to have quality
portraits taken with absolutely no obligation to purchase.
As the official photographer, Chappell Graduation Images will be at commencement to capture the moment for you. Chappell gives
you the option to pre-register your permanent e-mail address, as well as any other family members. Pre-registration will allow Chappell to notify you within 72 hours after the ceremony about viewing the digital proofs and online ordering
information.
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| Caps and Gowns for Graduates |
University Bookstore 419-372-2851
Toll Free 1-866-517-9766
Caps, gowns, and regalia for participating Faculty/Staff/Graduates must be purchased from the University Bookstore which is located in the Bowen-Thompson
Student Union.
The cap and gown will need to be paid for by cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or University BiG charge at the time
you pick up the regalia. This regalia is yours and does not need to be returned.
Personalized announcements, diploma frames, and class rings are also available in the University Bookstore.
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Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs
1st Floor Conklin North
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (office hours)
(419)-372-2147
vpsa@bgnet.bgsu.edu
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