robert g. merrick school of business - University of Baltimore

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COMMENCEMENT SYMBOLS AND PAGEANTRY Commencement is the special occasion that provides public recognition of academic achievement of students. The diploma is an official document certifying the comple tion of curricula required for an academic degree. THE PROMINENCE OF THE MACE The mace, carried by the senior marshal to lead the ceremonial procession, is a sym bol of authority. The University of Baltimore mace is 42 inches tall, crafted of silver and wood, and bears the seal of the University. HONORS DESIGNATION Undergraduate students are awarded degrees summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude based on their cumulative grade point average. Summa Cum Laude-with the greatest praise Phrase used to signify graduation with highest honors, 3.90 grade point average. Magna Cum Laude-with great praise Phrase used to signify graduation with high honors, 3.75 grade point average. Cum Laude-with praise Phrase used to signify graduation with honors, 3 ..50 grade point average. CANDIDA TES FOR DEGREES At this Commencement, degrees are conferred upon persons who completed requirements in July and December 1996. Prior to the printing of this program, however, it was not possible to determine who had completed degree requirements. The listing of candidates and academic honors is therefore tentati ve. The official transcript of the Uni versity, issued directly from the Registrar's Office, is testimony to the possession of a degree. NOTICE: For your own safety, LOOKfor the nearest EXIT. In case ofemergency, WALK. do no/ RUN. to that EXIT. By order ofthe MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE.
THE EIGHTY-THIRD COMMENCEMENT MAY 1997 University of Baltimore
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