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Fall Convocation for Graduating Students

The School of Nursing Fall Convocation information for graduating students.

Location: Hogg Memorial Auditorium
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Students and faculty should arrive for the line-up in FAC 21 between 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. We will have muffins, coffee, and juice for you. Please DO NOT bring personal belongings with you, as there will not be a secure place to keep these in FAC 21. The convocation ceremony will be held in the Hogg Memorial Auditorium (HMA) on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Please view the map below for directions.

Parking: Parking for the ceremony should be readily available in the San Antonio Parking Garage, 2420 San Antonio. This is one block west of Guadalupe, between 24th and 25th Street. Disabled parking spots are available on Whitis right across from the entrance to HMA. If you have family members attending the convocation who need special accommodations or assistance, please contact Sue Walker (232-4799) as soon as possible. Hogg Auditorium will open for guest seating at 8:00 a.m.

Academic Regalia: Academic Regalia is required. Caps and gowns can be obtained from the University Co-op. The Graduation Department will open October 3. Complete information on purchase or rental of caps and gowns will be available on the University Co-op web site by October 3. On the left side of this web site, click on Graduation.

PhD Regalia: Purchase should be arranged by October 19. Rental is approximately $45.00 (mortar board, gown, and hood) or $65.00 (tam, gown and hood) and should be arranged by November 9.

Masters Regalia: Purchase is approximately $50.00 for the cap, gown, tassel and hood. Should be arranged by November 23.

BSN Regalia: Purchase is approximately $45.00 for the cap, gown, stole and tassel. This should be arranged by November 30.

Invitations: Graduation announcements and invitations may be purchased at the Co-op as well as other locations. It takes about 3-5 business days after ordering to receive the invitations.

Guest Tickets: Tickets will not be needed for your guests and there is no limit on the number of guests you may invite to the ceremony. However, if you plan to have more than 20 guests, please let Sue Walker know this.

Photography: A photographer will be at the ceremony to take pictures of each candidate as they are congratulated by Dean Sands. A card will be given to you to fill out for the announcement of your name. The photography company will also use the card to mail your photo and you will be given the opportunity at that time to make a purchase if you choose.

Map

If you have any questions, please contact Sue Walker in the Student Affairs Office. We look forward to seeing all of you on December 8, 2007.