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COMMENCEMENT GUIDE – January 2010
Graduation
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When:
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2 p.m.
Candidates should arrive at 12:45 p.m. in the McKinley Room of the Canton
Civic Center.
The ceremony will last approximately two hours
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Where:
Commencement will be at the Canton Civic Center, 1100 Market Ave N, Canton,
OH 44702. See
www.cantonciviccenter.com for directions.
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Academic
Regalia:
Caps, gowns, announcements, and tassels can be picked up in the bookstore beginning December 4. If you have any questions about regalia, please contact the bookstore at 330-966-5452.
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Guests:
Admission to the ceremony does not require a ticket: however, seating is on a first come, first served basis. Ushers will be available to direct guests to seating.
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The
Ceremony: |
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Dress: |
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Gentlemen
– dark slacks, dress shoes, white shirt and tie. No sport or
tennis shoes please.
Ladies –
dark dress, skirt, or slacks. Conservative height heels (you
will be walking up and down
several
sets of stairs).
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Line Up:
Candidates will go to the Graduate Check-In table to receive their seating assignment. Candidates will line up fully dressed in the McKinley Room. Please do not bring any personal items with you that you cannot carry on you.
Tassels:
During the processional and the ceremony, the tassel should be worn on the front right of the cap to represent associate degree candidate. Those graduating Phi Theta Kappa will wear the gold tassel only. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the President will instruct graduates to move the tassel to a position that represents the newly conferred degree. |
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Photographs:
Chappell Graduation Images will take a photograph of each candidate as he/she crosses the stage. Approximately three weeks after the ceremony, each candidate will receive a proof of the picture taken along with ordering instructions sent to their Stark State email address.
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Accessibility Concerns:
Candidates and guest requiring accommodation assistance because of disability should call the Disabilities Services at 330-966-5450 ext. 4423, V/TDD 330-966-5451 by January 4. Seating areas are available for guests who use wheelchairs or cannot climb stairs with family seating in nearby arena seats.
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Honors:
Candidates with an overall GPA of 3.80 or better will graduate with “High Distinction”. Graduates with an overall GPA of 3.40 or better will graduate with “With Distinction”. Candidates who are Phi Theta Kappa members will receive a letter from Advisor, Cherie Barth, with instructions to pick up regalia in the bookstore.
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Reception:
There will be a reception following the ceremony for the graduates and families in the McKinley Room.
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Transcripts:
Degrees are typically posted to the transcripts within 7 days of the end of the semester. If you order a transcript before your degree is posted, mark the request to indicate that the transcript should be sent after the degree is posted.
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Diploma:
Graduates will receive their diplomas during the ceremony. Graduates not going through the ceremony can begin picking up their diplomas on Tuesday, January 12 from 8 am to 6:30 pm. in the Academic Records/Registrar’s Office (S308).
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Tips for an Extraordinary Ceremony:
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Leave personal items like
coats and purses with guests. There are no facilities available for
storing these items during ceremony.
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Arrive early enough to allow
adequate time to line up with your technology.
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There is no formal rehearsal
for the ceremony, although a detailed explanation of the ceremony will
be reviewed in the McKinley room. It is important to follow the Marshals
from your academic division. They will assist you as you line up and
lead you into the civic center to your seat.
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Direct your guest to the
seating area when you arrive.
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Dress appropriate for this
special occasion.
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Plan on attending reception
to congratulate other graduates and faculty/staff.
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