Undergraduate Graduation
How to Apply:
All graduates are required to submit a Graduation Application to their academic department by February 1.
Spring 2012 Ceremony
When: Saturday, May 12
on the Academic Quad
8:30 am Nursing Pinning Ceremony Gross Auditorium
10:00 am College of Education & College of Liberal Arts
3:00 pm College of Business & College of Science & Technology
Students can purchase caps, gowns, and announcements at the University Store and name cards, Rain Plan tickets, and graduation verification can be completed at the Registrar's Office Monday-Friday from 8-4:30
RAIN PLAN INFORMATION
The Rain Plan will be announced by 5:30 am the day of the ceremony. It will be posted on the BloomU Today page and on the local TV and radio stations.
Each graduate has been supplied with tickets for Nelson Field House (where the ceremony will be held) and tickets for Haas Auditorium where guests can view the cermony on a screen. There will be no entry without a ticket.
Graduates should enter Nelson Field House by the training room entrance. There will be signs posted to direct students to the proper place to line up.
Guests should enter the lobby outside the gymnasium.
Handicapped Parking will be availabe in Monty's lot
There will be shuttle busses running from the Swisher Circle Lot, Blue Lot, Water Tank Lot, MOA Lot and from Honeysuckle Apartments to transport guests to Nelson Field House.
Financial aid exit counseling
Federal Stafford Loan recipients must complete Financial Aid Exit Counseling prior to graduation. Call financial aid, 119 Student Services center, at (570) 389-4279 for more information. 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 2012 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.