Commencement
Schedule
Commencement rehearsal |
3:00 pm, Friday, May 10 |
Commencement |
7:00 pm, Friday, May 10 |
Blessing Service |
10:00 am, Saturday, May 11 |
Commencement |
2:00 pm, Saturday, May 11 |
*All commencement activies will take place in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel.
**Child care will be provided during the commencement ceremony in the music classroom (Seeger 200).
Tickets
Students participating in the Saturday commencement ceremony will receive five tickets. Ticket holders may enter the chapel beginning at 1:00 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., doors will open for general seating. Guests who are unable to find seats in the chapel may watch a live broadcast in the Gregory Center theatre. Tickets will be distributed at commencement rehearsal.
Tickets are not required for the Friday commencement ceremony.
Child Care
Child care will be provided free of charge during both commencement ceremonies in the music classroom (Seeger 200). Parents of young children are encouraged to take advantage of this service.
Weekend Events
Picnic and Pictures
The Alumni Relations, Spiritual Life, and Student Development staff will host a picnic on the Derthick commons for graduates and faculty at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10. All graduates are welcome to attend.
A class photo will be taken on the steps of Seeger at the beginning of commencement rehearsal.
Blessing Service
All graduates, families, and faculty are invited and encouraged to attend “Benediction: A Service of Blessing for Our Graduates,” a worship service led by faculty and students. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, in Seeger Chapel. Tickets are not required.
Dining Hall on Saturday
The McCormick Dining Center will serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Lunch offerings include a hot buffet, a salad bar, a pizza bar, and a deli bar. The price per adult is $6.00. Children ages five through ten may eat for $3.00 each, and children ages four and under may eat for free.
Graduation Regalia and Announcements
Graduation regalia (cap, gown, and tassel) will be available in the bookstore beginning March 19. The price for undergraduate regalia is $38.95 plus tax; the price for graduate regalia is $74.95 plus tax. A hood is included in the regalia price for graduate students and will be presented at the commencement ceremony. Graduation announcements and time/place cards are available in the bookstore for $8.99 plus tax per package of five.
DVDs and Online Streaming
DVDs of each commencement ceremony will be available for $25. Students will receive the order form via email. Forms will also be available at commencement rehearsal and in Seeger lobby during each ceremony.
Both ceremonies will also be broadcast online at www.livestream.com/milligancollege.
Loan Counseling Sessions
Traditional undergraduate students who borrowed federal loans are required to attend a loan counseling session. The Student Financial Services Office will offer two sessions before the end of the spring semester. An SFS representative will contact students with information regarding the dates and times for each session. Students with questions may contact their student financial counselor.
Honors (Undergraduate students only)
Honors are computed based on the anticipated cumulative undergraduate grade point average at the end of the Spring 2013 semester. Students will receive their honor cords at commencement rehearsal.
Release of Diplomas
Only students who have met all obligations (parking tickets, financial, academic, testing, library, etc.) receive diplomas. Please check with the appropriate offices by May 1.
Teacher Licensure
Students seeking teacher licensure will complete a licensure application in EDUC 460 or 560, Capstone Seminar. Questions concerning teacher licensure should be directed to Karen Hill, Office Manager for Teacher Education, in the Clark Education Center. (423.461.8927 or khill@milligan.edu)
Accessible Seating
To make arrangements for guests with special seating needs, email srtramel@milligan.edu or call 423-461-8681.
