2013 SENIOR CELEBRATION - FACT SHEET FOR STUDENTS

IMPORTANT:

To ensure a smooth and successful ceremony, it is important that you carefully read and follow the guidelines below.

Time and Place:

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 AT 9:00 AM - MULLINS CENTER

The Celebration will conclude by 10:30 AM

Arrival time and place:

STUDENTS:  ARRIVE at the the tent situated behind the Mullins Center in lot 67 by 8:00 AM.  All students should report to their respective department location under the tent.  Parking will not be available in lot 67.  Please park in lot 12 or lot 25.

You will complete your name card when you check in at your respective department's registration table (please see diagram). If you are a double major you may select which major you wish to process and be seated with.  The name card will be used to announce your name as you process across the stage to receive your medal and will be used to contact you regarding photographs.  Please write legibly.

NOTE:  Latecomers run the risk of not being able to participate either in the procession or in the ceremony itself.

GUESTS:  The Mullins Center will open at 8:00 AM. Enter the Mullins Center through the North entrances at street level (there is no access to guest seating from the West side). Guests are asked to remain in the guest seating area throughout the procession and the ceremony.

Handicapped Access:

Handicapped parking is located on the north side of the Mullins Center, in the metered area adjacent to the Center (meters are not in effect). It will be clearly marked.  Handicapped seating is readily available within the arena.

Dress:

YOU MUST WEAR YOUR CAP AND GOWN.  CAPS AND GOWNS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE for students who arrive without one.  Caps, gowns, and tassels may be picked up the week before commencement.  Garment pickup will be located in the Campus Center, Room 165, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting Monday, May 6th until Thursday, May 9th.  Pickup on Friday, May 10th will be in the same location, with limited hours of operation from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

NOTE:  You should not bring valuables with you.  No purses, briefcases, or clothing (other than what you are wearing) should be carried into the arena. Food and drink are not permitted in the student seating area of the Center. 

Photographs:

Snapshots are allowed from the guest seating area.  However, aisles cannot be blocked. Please advise your guests to be courteous to other members of the audience by taking a picture, then returning to their seats. Guests are not allowed on the floor of the arena.

Professional photographers will take pictures of each graduate as he or she is recognized on stage. You will be able to purchase these pictures directly from GradImages via their website.  You will be contacted by them with more information after the ceremony.

Processional:

Students and faculty must be ready to process at 8:30 AM. There will be two processional lines entering from the northwest entrance of the arena. You must stay in line and be seated with your major.  You will be seated in the chairs on the floor of the arena.  Ushers will direct you as you process.

Actual Ceremony:

Each major will be announced and the students from that program will rise. You will proceed as directed toward the stage, ascend the ramp, cross the stage when your name is read, and shake hands with the chair of your department. A picture will be taken. You will then walk off the stage and return to your seat.

At the Conclusion:

You should make arrangements prior to the ceremony with your family and friends as where you should meet.  Other celebrations will be taking place on Saturday following our celebration.  Therefore it is important that students and guests leave the Mullins Center as soon as possible.

After the Isenberg Senior Celebration concludes you and your family members may meet the faculty on the Mullins Plaza (located between the main entrance and the ice rink) if you would like.

Parking:

Multiple events in the Mullins Center on Saturday will make traffic and parking delays inevitable.   Please plan to arrive on campus early enough so that you will be at the Mullins Center by 8:00AM.  You and your guests should plan to park in Lots 25 and 12 which are located near the Mullins Center.