Spring 2008 Commencement
The deans, faculty, and staff of the College of Natural Sciences congratulate
you on your upcoming graduation from Colorado State University!
The College Commencement Ceremony individually
recognizes bachelor's graduates and their achievements. Master's graduates
and Ph.D. candidates
are honored by the Graduate School in a separate ceremony. For information
call: 491-6817.
The following College Commencement information will prove helpful as
the ceremony approaches. Please read it thoroughly. If you have any additional
questions, please contact the College of Natural Sciences, Office of
the Dean, 117 Statistics, 491-1300.
Time and Date: Saturday,
May 17, 2008, 8:00 a.m.
Place: Moby Arena, CSU Campus
Check-in for
all graduates is in the Intramural Gym of
Moby Arena and begins at 7:00 a.m.
Line-up will follow promptly at 7:30 a.m.
You are required to pick up your name card at the check-in table. You will hand the
name card to the annnouncer who will read your name and major as you receive
your diploma cover. Line up under the department signs according to your major.
Because of the large number of graduates that must be accommodated, this can
be a time consuming process. We ask that you please be prompt.
Line-up will follow promptly at 7:30 a.m.
You are required to pick up your name card at the check-in table. You will hand the
name card to the annnouncer who will read your name and major as you receive
your diploma cover. Line up under the department signs according to your major.
Because of the large number of graduates that must be accommodated, this can
be a time consuming process. We ask that you please be prompt.
Caps & Gowns:
RENTAL IS ON A
CASH ONLY BASIS
Rental costs are as follows:
Rental costs are as follows:
| Bachelor's cap, gown, and tassel: | $ 18.00 |
| Bachelor Honor's Program green gown,
gold stole, and green cap and tassel |
$18.00 |
| Extra souvenir tassels (green, gold, or degree colors) | $6.00 |
Graduates
|
Cap &
Gown Colors |
Dates/Location
for
Pick Up |
Advanced
Reservations |
Bachelor |
Black |
May 13, 14, & 15 LSC Art Lounge, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
No
|
Cum Laude (with honors) |
Gold-Registrar's Letter Required |
No
|
|
University Honors |
Green |
TBA Art Lounge, Lory Student Centeer |
Yes- Call Unique Recogniton at 970-663-2668 |
Gowns: Gowns
must be returned to the Intramural Gym in Moby immediately after
the ceremony. Please note that you may be charged for late returns.
Mortar board caps: Caps are one size fits most and are
yours to keep. Graduates requiring sized caps must return them
immediately after the ceremony and exchange them for their souvenir
cap.
Tassels: The tassel color for Natural Sciences
is gold yellow and is yours to keep.
Please remember:
In recognition of the tradition and dignity of the graduation ceremony, we request that you maintain an appropriate appearance by not decorating your regalia in any way.
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Announcements: Announcements
may be ordered at the University Bookstore Flea Market area at a time to be announced soon.
To order announcements online, visit http://www.cbgrad.com.
Diploma Covers: For those unable
to attend the ceremony, diploma covers are available in the Provost's
Office. Diploma covers can be mailed for $3 postage for U.S. mailings.
Your actual diploma is mailed approximately six weeks after commencement.
Pictures: Your photograph will be taken as you receive your diploma.
Graduation Foto of Norman, Oklahoma, will contact you directly about your proofs
6 weeks after the ceremony. Call 1-800-283-1779 for additional information.
Tickets: No tickets will be issued. You are encouraged
to invite as many guests as you wish. As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that
you do not block off rows of seats.
Seating: There is no reserved
seating. Guests should arrive 30-60 minutes prior to the start of the
ceremony, which begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Disabled Seating/Access: For information about elderly or disabled
accomodations, please contact the dean's office at 491-1300.
Parking: Free parking for visitors is available in the lot west of Moby
Arena or anywhere on campus (that is not a 20-minute loading zone, metered zone, or red zone)
beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 16th, through Saturday, May 17th. Visitor parking
permits are available, for a $4 fee, at University Parking Services, Green Hall, for those who wish
to park on campus during enforcement hours. For additional information call 970.491.7041.
University Policy: It is illegal to bring alcoholic
beverages into Moby Arena. Uniformed police officers and faculty marshals
will be in attendance when you enter the assembly area and throughout
the ceremony. In accordance with commencement policies, you may be requested
to have robes, purses, etc. inspected as you enter.
Please Remember. . .
The College Commencement Ceremony is the capstone of your academic experience at CSU. It is a public event that reflects upon you as an individual and the College and University as a whole. Your recognition of the rights of other students, their families, and friends to enjoy the ceremony free from disruptive or otherwise inappropriate behavior is appreciated.
The College Commencement Ceremony is the capstone of your academic experience at CSU. It is a public event that reflects upon you as an individual and the College and University as a whole. Your recognition of the rights of other students, their families, and friends to enjoy the ceremony free from disruptive or otherwise inappropriate behavior is appreciated.