Commencement

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College of Business
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 3:30 P.M.
Moby Arena

Congratulations to our Spring Graduates!

All College of Business graduating seniors will be individually recognized at our ceremony. Students with special needs (hearing-impaired, wheel chair seating) should call Pam Johannsen at
970-491-1499 to make arrangements.

Check In and Lineup: Please meet in the Intramural Gym (east end of the Moby Arena complex) no later than 2:45 P.M. Allow adequate time for weather delays, parking, walking to the gym, and changing into your regalia. Complete the Career Services Survey and pick up your name card from the table inside the Intramural Gym before assembling with other graduates in your concentration. The name card will be handed to the announcer as you approach the stage so that your name may be called. A program for each graduate will be placed on your chair in Moby Arena. Commencement faculty marshals, wearing a yellow stole, will provide instructions for the lineup. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:30 P.M. and will last approximately 1.5 hours.

Cap and Gown: Cash is required! No advance reservations are needed to rent your cap and gown. However, you must pick up your regalia during the following times:

Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday, May 13, 14 &15: 8:00A.M.–5:00 P.M. –
Art Lounge, Lory Student Center
Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17: one hour prior to each ceremony: Moby Intra-Mural Gym
Rental costs include one cap and tassel for you to keep.
Cash is required.
Costs are: Bachelor’s cap, gown, & tassel:
(black, gold for distinction, or green for Univ. Honors Program) $18.00
Extra souvenir tassels (green, gold or degree colors) $6.00

Return your cap and gown to the Intramural Gym immediately after the ceremony. You will be charged for late returns. Any late returns should be sent directly to Unique Recognition at 333 East 4th Street, Suite 102, Loveland, CO 80537.

Our regalia reflect centuries of tradition in academe. The College of Business tassel color for undergraduates is sapphire blue. Tassels are worn on the left side. Your mortarboard cap should be worn level, not on the back of your head. In recognition of the tradition and dignity of this ceremony, please do not decorate your regalia in any way. Honor society cords may be worn.

Guests: Tickets are not needed for families and guests. The number of invitees is not limited; however, seating is on a first come, first served basis. Special wheelchair seating is available; those with limited mobility should arrive early to obtain reserved seating on the first two rows of the concourse level. Sign language interpreters will be present at the ceremony; those needing sign interpretation should sit on the south concourse, Section P. Please call 970-491-1499 with any questions. Ushers will be present to assist.

Parking: Parking regulations will be enforced on the main campus until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 16. Visitors should avoid parking in the 20-minute loading zones and handicapped, metered and red zones. Ample parking is available in the undesignated lot west of Moby Arena. Additional parking information can be obtained from University Parking Services at 970-491-7041.

Announcements and Photos: A company representative will be present in the Lory Student Center Flea Market area (outside the University Bookstore) February 19-21 from 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. to take customized announcement orders. Orders can be placed after February 21 at www.cbgrad.com or by calling 800.433.0296. Customized orders will be shipped within seven days of being ordered. Non-customized announcements can be purchased at the Lory Student Center Bookstore anytime. Your degree will be the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in _______.

Photographs: A photo will be taken as you receive your diploma. Graduation Foto of Norman, Oklahoma, will contact you directly about your proofs several weeks after the ceremony. Please include a permanent email address on the name card you hand to the announcer. Your photos will be digitally emailed to you, if such an address is provided. Should you need to contact Graduation Foto, their phone number is: 1-800-283-1779.

Following the Ceremony: Because another ceremony quickly follows ours, guests will not be allowed on the floor of Moby Arena following the ceremony. We hope family and friends will join you outside Moby Arena following the ceremony.

Hotels/Motels and Restaurants: Wondering where your guests can stay while attending commencement or where you can make restaurant reservations? Please visit the Fort Collins Visitor Center website at: www.ftcollins.com/

If you are unable to attend our ceremony: For those unable to attend commencement, diploma covers are available in the Dean’s Office in 132 Rockwell or in the Provost’s Office. Diploma covers can be mailed; the postage cost is $3 for U.S. mailings. Your actual diploma will be mailed to you approximately six weeks after commencement.

Inclement Weather: In the unlikely event of inclement weather, please call (970) 491-SNOW (7669) for updates on the university’s operating status and news of any closures or cancellations.

Decorum: Please remember this is a very public event, reflecting upon you as an individual and upon Colorado State University. Alcoholic beverages and inappropriate substances or objects are not allowed in Moby Arena; if brought into the building, they will be confiscated. This ceremony is the capstone of the academic experience for you, other students, and your family and friends. Your recognition of the rights of others to enjoy the ceremony free from disruptive or otherwise inappropriate behavior is appreciated. You may be requested to open robes, purses, etc. for inspection as you enter in accord with commencement policies.

Questions: Please call Pam Johannsen in the Dean’s Office at 970-491-1499 if you have questions, or visit our website at www.biz.colostate.edu

Keep in touch: We welcome you as our newest alumni! Our Colorado State University Alumni e-mail directory allows you to locate and connect with your old Business classmates. Please register on the directory or to find out what is new in the College of Business, visit our website at: http://www.biz.colostate.edu