The University of Tulsa Commencement
Fall 2008
Schedule of Activities

 

Thursday, December 18, 2008--Ringing of the Bell and Reception
Graduate Reception 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Collins Hall
Saturday, December 20, 2008
College of Business Continental Breakfast   8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Helmrich Hall--First Floor by student lounges
College of Engineering & Natural Sciences Continental Breakfast/Reception   8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Keplinger Hall, Lower Atrium
Check-In/Line Up of Graduates   9:00 a.m. Reynolds Center, Practice Gym
Processional Begins   9:45 a.m. Reynolds Center
Commencement Begins  10:00 a.m. Reynolds Center, Arena
Graduate School Pinning Ceremony Immediately following ceremony Reynolds Center, Letterman's Lounge
Saturday, December 20, 2008--Law School Hooding Ceremony
Check-in/Line Up   Great Hall, ACAC
College of Law Hooding  . Great Hall, ACAC
Class Photos  Prior to ceremony Great Hall, ACAC
College of Law Reception  Immediately following ceremony Great Hall, ACAC

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities--Individuals with disabilities wishing to have special services should contact the 504 Coordinator in advance of commencement by calling (918) 631-2315. TDD (918) 631-3329.

Additional information

Graduate Reception and Bell Ringing
Come by Collins Hall, ring the bell, enjoy the reception just for you and pick up your free Alumni t-shirt.

College of Business Administration
Graduating Seniors, families, and friends are invited to attend a Continental Breakfast in the Collins College of Business, Helmrich Hall, First Floor.

College of Engineering and Natural Sciences   
Graduating Seniors, families, and friends are invited to attend a Continental Breakfast Reception in Keplinger Hall, Lower Level Atrium.

Line-Up
Graduates report to the practice gym in the Reynolds Center at 9:00 a.m.
 and check in at the registration table for their college to obtain their official name card.  This card will contain your name and any applicable honors designations to be read by the announcer.  The name card will carry your name as requested for your diploma.  The announcer will read only the information preprinted on this card.  Alterations and additions will be omitted.  If the information on your card is incorrect, report it to the table staffed by representatives of the Registrar's Office.  Graduates will line up by College.  This same card will be used by the photographer to mail you a proof of the photograph taken as you receive your diploma from the President.  Purchase information will be mailed to you by the photographer.  (Students arriving late will not be seated once graduates have processed into the arena and seated.)

Ceremony
The processional begins at 9:45 with the ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will last approximately one and half hours.  Graduates will receive a diploma cover only during commencement exercises.  Diplomas will be mailed to each graduate at a later date.  Graduates may not leave the commencement area until the completion of the ceremony and recessional.

 
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