Undergraduate Graduation
How to Apply:
All Spring 2013 graduates are required to submit a Graduation Application to their academic department by February 15, 2013.
Spring 2013 Ceremony
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Academic Quad
10:00 am College of Education & College of Liberal Arts
3:00 pm College of Business & College of Science & Technology
8:30 am Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall
Rain Plan Information
The Rain Plan will be announced by 5:30 am the day of the ceremony. If the Rain Plan is utilized, it will be posted on Bloom U Today and on the local TV and radio stations. The location for the Rain Plan is Nelson Field House. If the Rain Plan is utilitzed, all guests will be required to have a ticket for entrance. The tickets will be handed out to graduates at the Grad Finale and in the Office of the Registrar after the Grad Finale. Graduates should enter Nelson Field House through the entrance outside the Athletic Training Room. Students will also be given tickets to the Haas Center where their guests can watch the ceremony on a large screen.
Financial aid exit counseling
Federal Stafford Loan recipients must complete Financial Aid Exit Counseling prior to graduation.
Federal Perkins Loan (National Direct Student Loan) recipients must arrange an exit interview through the business office, Waller Administration Building, prior to graduation. Call (570) 389-4588 for more information.
No Information Release
If a student has stipulated that no information may be released concerning university records, a written release must be submitted to the registrar's office, Student Services Center 150, to print their name in the commencement program. Additionally, students who do not wish their information to be released are excluded from post-commencement distribution of graduate lists to the media.
No information release also means the university cannot provide information for employment verification.
Webstreaming
The Spring 2013 graduation ceremonies will be available live on the web for you to view from the comfort of your own home. Please look for the link to view the graduation ceremonies on the day of your student’s commencement.
Graduation Resources
» Announcement cards - Two types of graduation announcements are available.
» Personalized announcements can be ordered through Jostens at the Grad Finale' or at the University Store. Call 1-800-353-5299 for off-campus ordering or visit Jostens' website.
» Generic announcements with the university seal can be purchased at the University Store.
Career Development Center
Offers career planning assistance to all students. In addition to individual career counseling sessions, the center provides permanent job opportunity information to graduating students and alumni.
Call the center, 201 Student Services Center, at (570) 389-4070 for more information.
Teacher Certification Applications
Applications for teacher certification are available from Angela Laubach, College of Education, McCormick 3105. Call (570) 389-5128 for details.
PRAXIS tests must be completed and degree must be granted before an application can be approved and forwarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Anticipate processing of two weeks on-campus and two to four weeks through PDE.
