December 2009 Commencement
Saturday, December 19, 2009 Location: Ewigleben Sports Complex |
Tickets |
10:00 a.m.
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Tickets are NOT needed to attend December Commencement Ceremonies |
1:30 p.m.
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*College of Professional and Technological Studies Graduates
Graduates in the College of Professional and Technological Studies who wish to participate in the Big Rapids ceremony will attend with their affliated college.
For example, a student graduating with a Criminal Justice degree will graduate with the College of Education and Human Services. Students recieving a degree in Digital Animation and Game Design or Industrial Technology and Management will graduate with the College of Professional and Technological Studies.
Graduates in programs at Dowagic, Flint, and Traverse City have the choice of attending their local ceremony, traveling to the main campus, or attending both.
If you are interested in attending a ceremony please contact your college's Commencement Coordinator.
Note:
The Michigan College of Optometry and the College of Pharmacy does not participate in December Commencement. Graduates will walk in the May ceremony.
| Annoucements | Location of Ceremony |
| Exit Interviews | Photographer Information |
| Instructions for Graduates | Tickets |
| Bookstore - Hours/Purchasing Caps and Gowns | Frequently Asked Questions |
| Length of Ceremony |
Announcements:
Both standard and personalized graduation announcements may be purchased at the Lundberg Bookstore in person or by calling (231) 591-2607. If you have a question on the name of the degree or how it should be listed on an announcement please contact your college's Commencement Coordinator.
Instructions for Graduates - you should receive a copy of the Instructions for Graduates when you pick up your tickets from your college. You may also print a copy of the instructions by clicking here.
Visit the James L. Lundberg Bookstore, located in the Rankin Student Center, to purchase caps and gowns, tassels, annoucements and other alumni apparel.
Bookstore Hours
| Monday-Thursday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday (regular hours) | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Saturday, December 19, 2009 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Hours are subject to change due to holidays
Phone: (231) 591-2607
Located in the Rankin Student Center
Length of Ceremony:
Each ceremony will be approximately an hour and a half in length. The doors will open for guests approximately one hour prior to the start of each ceremony.
Location:
All Big Rapids ceremonies will be held in the Convocation Center at the Ewigleben Sports Complex. Click here for a map.
A professional photographer will take photographs of each graduate during the ceremony. After Commencement, Graduation Foto will contact each graduate by e-mail or by mail with ordering information. You may contact Graduation Foto by calling (800) 482-0321.
Tickets:
Tickets are not required for December Commencement ceremonies.