University of Maryland Commencement Ceremony
Important Notes for MBA Students who have indicated a desire to walk in the December graduation ceremony.
UNIVERSITY CEREMONY:
The Campus Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Comcast Center. Graduates in their caps and gowns will take part in the processional and will be seated on the floor of the Comcast Center. Visit http://www.commencement.umd.edu for more details on this ceremony.
SMITH SCHOOL CEREMONY:
The Graduation Ceremony for the Smith School of Business will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2008 in the Comcast Center at 1:00 p.m. No tickets are required for guests at the Smith School Ceremony. Graduates participating in the Smith School’s Ceremony will line up in the Auxiliary Gymnasium of the Comcast Center (Room 0601) and should arrive by 12:15 p.m. Upon arrival, please obtain your 3x5 card (used to announce your name at the ceremony) from the information table in the Small Gym. After obtaining your card, find the area labeled MBA and get in line alphabetically (if possible).
As the procession begins, please stay in single file and in order so that you may be seated correctly. At the appropriate time, marshals will lead the graduates to the platform one row at a time to receive their graduation scrolls. You will hand your card to the person at the microphone, walk to a Dean to shake hands and proceed to the table to shake hands with your Chairperson as you receive your scroll. Your diploma will be mailed to you following official clearances for graduation in early/mid January. For more details on all graduation activities and other related information, please visit this website, http://www.commencement.umd.edu.
Please contact Ms. Miki Yoshioka or Mr. Benjamin Schwinke at (301) 405-2286 by December 5, 2008 to make special arrangements for guests or degree candidates with disabilities or for ASL interpretation. For special accommodations for the Campus Ceremony, please contact Special Events at 301-405-4638.
RECEPTION FOLLOWING GRADUATION
There will be a Reception held for all Fall 2008 Masters and PhD Graduates and their guests on Sunday, December 21, 2008. The Reception will take place in Van Munching Hall in the first floor atrium immediately following the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to attend the Reception please RSVP to
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q,M3,8abbfa4e-9ec8-40f2-a697-28deb056378e by Monday, December 8, 2008 with the number of people that will be in your party.
CAPS & GOWNS:
Please visit the University Book Center website for Cap and Gown information:
http://www.ubc.umd.edu/graduation
DIPLOMA:
Your diploma will be mailed to you following official clearances for graduation and you should receive it by mid-February.
Again we congratulate you on your accomplishments and are looking forward to celebrating graduation with you. Please contact your campus administrator if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
MBA Programs Office