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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 and metered spaces (free on the weekends) will be open with the exception of Lot N/14 next to Anderson Arena.
Those lots are reserved for people with COMMENCEMENT parking passes only (see Disabled Seating information). Individuals
with state-issued handicapped parking permits may also use Lot N/14. Please plan accordingly.
Please click on the Campus Map to view campus parking lots and building locations.
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| Participating Graduates |
All requirements for graduation must be recorded in the Office of Registration and Records by January 22, 2010. 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 than 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 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 September 25, 2009 by the Office of Registration and Record;
graduating term grades are not included. 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 graduate's home address 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 broadcast live on Time/Warner (Bowling Green, Ohio) Cable 6.
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| Photographer |
Grad Images
1-800-424-3686
Photographers from Grad Images will be photographing graduates receiving their diploma, standing in front of the University
Flag at the bottom of the ramp; and as they are waiting in line during the ceremony. Grad Images offer graduates these photographic
opportunities and sends proofs with no obligation to purchase.
As the official photographer, Grad Images will be at commencement to capture the moment for you. Grad Images gives you the
option to pre-register your permanent e-mail address, as well as any other family members. Pre-registration will allow Grad Images 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 419-372-2851or Toll Free 1-866-517-9766. For 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 BG1 card
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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| Graduation Fee |
For information, please visit the Graduation Fee FAQ.
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| Bowling Green Community Information |
For extended information about the city of Bowling Green Visit BG Ohio. You'll find various pieces of useful information ranging from lodging, to restaurants, to local maps and much more.
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| More Information |
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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