Utah State University 122nd Commencement

Utah State University
December 11 and 12, 2009


Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

Friday, December 11, 2009
1:30 p.m.
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
800 East 1000 North

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
800 East 1000 North

For more details about the schedule, please visit the schedule page.

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General Information for All Students

Candidates for Bachelor's Degrees

To participate in commencement, a student must file an Application for Graduation with the Registrar's office (TSC 246) one semester prior to the semester of the intended graduation date, and be a graduate (or anticipated graduate) of summer 2009 or fall 2009 terms. The application process must be completed and fees paid. Students can obtain and complete the Request for Application for Graduation in the Registrar's office or apply online at www.usu.edu/registrar/graduation/apply-online.cfm. Attendance at Commencement is expected. Academic dress is required.

Candidates for Master's and Doctoral Degrees

Candidates for master's and doctoral degrees should already have completed all paperwork for the appropriate degree. Depending on whether a student is on Plan A, B, C, or a doctoral candidate, varying processes and paperwork exist which signal program completion and qualification for commencement participation. A visit to the Graduate School website of degree completion deadlines will help identify the deadlines and necessary steps required for students to participate in commencement, have their name appear in the commencement program, and have their transcript indicate Fall 2009 completion. If further clarification is required, please call (435) 797-1187, or visit
www.usu.edu/graduateschool/commencement/.

Academic Regalia

All participants in the ceremony are required to wear authorized caps and gowns. Commencement apparel is available to buy from the USU Bookstore. Your cap and gown can be purchased at the Graduation Fair in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom on November 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For further information contact the USU Bookstore at 1-800-662-3950 or 435-797-3950. Candidates for degrees wear the black mortarboard with a tassel that is a color distinctive of the degree being received. Wear the prescribed academic costume without deviation. Each part of the regalia has a traditional meaning specific to your major field, Utah State University, and higher education. Candidates for master's and doctoral degrees will carry the hood over the left arm prior to the Graduate Ceremony on Friday, December 11, in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Tassel Colors

maizeMaize
College of Agriculture
 
drab Drab
Huntsman School of Business
 
light blue Light Blue
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
 
orange Orange
College of Engineering
 
white White
College of HASS
 
russet Russet
College of Natural Resources
 
yellow gold Yellow-Gold
College of Science
 
black Black
School of Graduate Studies
 

Commencement Activities

Senior Celebration
The Utah State University Alumni Association will host a Senior Celebration for all graduating seniors and friends. The event is free to graduating seniors and $5.00 for guests. Dinner and prizes. Check back for further details.

Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony
The Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony for master's and doctoral degree candidates is Friday, December 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Assembly of candidates takes place at 12:30 p.m. in the Nelson Fieldhouse for the procession. Candidates will hear their names and degrees formally announced; master's candidates are hooded by members of the Graduate Council while doctoral candidates will be hooded by their major professors and deans.

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is Saturday morning, December 12, in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Undergraduate students assemble in the Nelson Fieldhouse with their colleges no later than 9:30 a.m. Undergraduate students must bring their procession line-up card and line up in the correct college order. Beginning December 1, procession line-up cards for undergraduate students can be picked up in the Registrar's Office. Bring your line-up card to the ceremony. Find the sign for your college, then take your place in line behind your sign. Your place in the procession is indicated by the college number listed on the card you received. College personnel will be present to assist you. The procession begins at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony begins in the Spectrum at 10:30 a.m. Degrees will be conferred and all candidates will hear their names formally announced. Tassels on caps should be worn on the left side.

Senior Celebration 2009
The senior celebration will takes place Monday, November 30, 7-9 p.m. at the Alumni Center. This is a free event for graduating seniors, and $5 for guests. There will be refreshments, giveaways and entertainment.

Diplomas

Undergraduate Students
If you do not attend your college ceremony, you may pick up your diploma cover in the Registrar's Office at no charge. If you want your diploma and cover mailed, there is a $4 postage fee.
Your diploma will be mailed to the address on your application for graduation 6-8 weeks after graduation. Please make sure this address is correct. If you wish to have your diploma sent via certified mail, you may do so by paying a $4 fee at the Registrar's Office.
Please check your transcript to ensure your name is complete and spelled correctly. Your name and degree will appear on your diploma and in the commencement program exactly as it is on the student database. If changes are necessary, complete the Change of Information Form in the Registrar's office by November 1, 2009. Please make sure your name appears correctly, as changes will not be made after this date.
Resolve any outstanding financial obligations to Utah State, such as library fines, parking tickets, etc. You will not receive your diploma and may not order transcripts, or have other documents released, if you have unresolved financial obligations.

Graduate Students
Diplomas for graduate students are mailed 6-8 weeks after Commencement. Your diploma is mailed to the address recorded on your Graduation Fee Payment Form. If you wish to have your diploma sent via certified mail, you may do so by paying a $4 fee at the Registrar's office.
Please check your transcript to ensure your name is complete and spelled correctly. Your name and degree will appear on your diploma and in the commencement program exactly as it is on the student database. If changes are necessary, complete the Change of Information Form in the Registrar's office by November 1, 2009.
Resolve any outstanding financial obligations, such as library fines, parking tickets, etc. You will not receive your diploma and may not order transcripts or have other documents released if you have unresolved financial obligations.

Graduation Fair

All graduating students, both graduate and undergraduate, should attend the Graduation Fair from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., November 17 in the TSC Ballroom. The Bookstore has joined with outside vendors and campus organizations to get everything you need for a successful graduation. This is the place to purchase your cap and gown, order announcements, class rings, and grad packs, and buy a diploma frame. Enjoy free drawings and discounted graduation items. Learn more about commencement ceremonies and how to join the USU Alumni Association.

Guest Tickets

Guest tickets are not required for the Commencement Ceremonies in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the Spectrum will be open to the public for Commencement Ceremonies at 12 noon, Friday, December 11, and 9 a.m., Saturday, December 12.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

For information on sign language interpreting, accessible parking, and wheelchair access, contact the Disability Resource Center at (435) 797-2444.

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