2013 Undergraduate Commencement - Kean University

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General Information Caps, Gowns and Reader Cards If you meet the stated requirements and are planning to participate in these exercises, please complete the online order form for a cap and gown to Jostens at http://college.jostens.com/jostens. The cost of your cap and gown is included in your graduation fee. The deadline to complete and receive a confirmation number for your cap and gown order is Thursday, March 21, 2013. Be sure to include your specific degree information and your major. The first two days of Cap and Gown distribution, Monday, May 6, 2013 and Tuesday, May 7, 2013 have been designated for Priority Pick-up. Only those students that have ordered their cap and gowns online via the Jostens website, and received an order confirmation will be allowed to pick up their cap and gowns on these two days. If you are unable to pick up your cap and gown on the priority pick up days, you can come on any of the other distribution dates. A package containing your cap, gown and reader card will be distributed from the University Center room 228. These items may be claimed by you on the following dates upon presentation of your Kean University identification card and confirmation number. If you wish for a family member or friend to pick up your cap, gown, and reader card please provide the individual with written authorization. The pick up dates are as follows: Kean University-Union Campus Monday, May 6 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Priority Pick-up) Tuesday, May 7 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Priority Pick-up) Wednesday, May 8 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A package containing your cap, gown and reader card will be available for distribution at the OCC Bookstore for Kean Ocean Graduates. These items may be claimed by you on the following dates upon presentation of your Kean University identification card and confirmation number. If you wish for a family member or friend to pick up your cap, gown and reader card, please provide the individual with written authorization. The pick up dates are as follows: Kean University-Ocean Campus Monday, May 6 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Priority Pick-up) Tuesday, May 7 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Priority Pick-up) Wednesday, May 8 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your cap, gown and reader card to the ceremony. There will be no extra caps, gowns and reader cards available at the site. For more information, please call the University Center Administration Office at 908-737-5200. Graduation Honors Designations Kean University proudly recognizes students who have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive a gold tassel and participate in the Commencement ceremony with honors: • Maintain an overall cumulative G.P.A. of 3.45 or higher. • Complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at Kean (excluding credits earned on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis) by the end of the fall semester of senior year. Honors are divided into three categories according to grade-point average, as follows: Summa cum laude 3.85 to 4.00 Magna cum laude 3.65 to 3.84 Cum laude 3.45 to 3.64 Those designated by the Office of the Registrar as eligible to participate in Commencement with honors may pick up their gold tassels during cap and gown distribution at the University Center. Note: The posting of honors designations on diplomas, transcripts, and other student records is based on the FINAL cumulative G.P.A. which includes the fall semester for January candidates, spring semester for May candidates, and Summer Sessions I and II for August candidates. Honors Convocation The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs will hold the Honors Convocation for all seniors graduating with honors on Friday, April 19, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in the Harwood Arena. The Convocation is by invitation only. In order to be invited to this special ceremony, you must meet the requirements listed under Graduation Honors Designations. Please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 908-737-7030 if you have any questions. Diploma pick-up dates If you have met your academic requirements and have no outstanding financial obligations, the Office of the Registrar will notify you in writing when your diploma is ready to be picked up. A courtesy copy of the Kean University transcript indicating the degree conferred will be included with each diploma. If you wish to have someone else pick up the diploma, that person must present written authorization with your signature. Diplomas sent via mail If you wish to have your diploma mailed, please submit a written request to the graduation evaluation department in the Office of the Registrar. Diploma covers will not be mailed but will be distributed at the commencement ceremony on May 16, 2013, and will be available for pick up at the Office of the Registrar. Certification Undergraduate degree students who have also applied for New Jersey state teacher certification will receive their certificates via mail from the Department of Education, Office of Licensing and Credentials. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at 908-737-3290. 4
General Information Important Commencement Dates Thursday, March 21 Deadline to submit cap and gown online order form to Josten at http://college.jostens.com/jostens. Friday, April 19, 3:30 p.m. Honors Convocation, Harwood Arena - by invitation only Monday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Priority Pick-up) Cap, gown and reader card pick-up, University Center, Rm. 228 Tuesday, May 7, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Priority Pick-up) Cap, gown and reader card pick-up, University Center, Rm. 228 Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cap, gown and reader card pick-up, University Center, Rm. 228 Thursday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cap, gown and reader card pick-up, University Center, Rm. 228 Friday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cap, gown and reader card pick-up, University Center, Rm. 228 Thursday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. Commencement Ceremony, Prudential Center Kean University-Ocean Campus Cap, gown and reader card pick-up, OCC Bookstore Monday, May 6 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tips for a Memorable and Safe Commencement • Traffic heading into Newark will be extremely heavy. Please plan accordingly and allow plenty of time to arrive at the venue no later than 7am. • Don’t forget to bring your cap, gown and reader card to the ceremony. Extra caps, gowns or reader cards will not be available at the site. • Since part of the procession will include walking down several flights of stairs, we recommend that you wear flat, comfortable shoes. • Prior to the ceremony, decide where you and your family will meet after the event. • Always follow the instructions of the marshals in the blue robes. They are there to make sure that the event proceeds in an orderly fashion. • Never leave your belongings unattended. • Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices. • Do not leave the arena until the ceremony is completed. • Eat breakfast prior to arriving at Prudential Center as concession stands are not accessible from the student lineup area. • No outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought into Prudential Center. • The use of alcoholic beverages at Commencement 2013 at Prudential Center is strictly forbidden. This policy will be vigorously enforced. • If you are making lunch reservations, please understand that the ceremony may take three hours or more and that traffic will be heavy leaving the area. Graduate Entrance 5
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