Commencement Procedures
There will be three ceremonies on May 10, 2008 and they will be divided by major.
Each ceremony will last approximately 2 hours. "Sunday dress" is appropriate for graduate and guests. There is no rehearsal prior to commencement.
Graduate and undergraduate students must meet in Hanover Gym according to the line-up time below. All graduates must have their graduation regalia and name card. The Office of the Dean of Students will coordinate the processional, which will be led by student marshals. All degree candidates will be recognized individually.
Graduates Line-up |
Ceremony Begins |
|
|---|---|---|
Sciences, Arts, & Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences |
8:15 a.m. |
9:30 a.m. |
Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences |
11:45 a.m. |
1:00 p.m. |
Professional Schools |
3:45 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
Commencement Behavior
The commencement ceremony will be conducted with appropriate dignity and decorum. Please be considerate of those around you, as commencement is a meaningful occasion to all guests in attendance. All family members and guests are asked to remain seated during the entire ceremony. The university will have an official photographer present and each student will receive a photo proof in the mail.
After the presentation of candidates, students are asked to return to their seats and remain there for the duration of the ceremony. The use of alcoholic beverages and participation in disruptive activities during the ceremony is prohibited and will be handled accordingly. Finally, graduates should wear the cap and gown with pride and they should not be defaced with printed signs or messages.
Guest Parking
Parking for graduates and guests will be available in the parking lots adjacent to Trask Coliseum or at the building hosting the departmental event. Guests with disabilities are encouraged to park in Lot K. We encourage guests and graduates to carpool to maximize the use of all available parking spaces. Please obey all posted signs and refrain from parking on grass or fields.
Guests with Disabilities
Special seating arrangements on the lower level of Trask Coliseum will be provided for guests who are physically challenged or hearing impaired. A sign language interpreter will be available for individuals who are hearing impaired. Due to limited seating, only one guest can accompany the disabled person in the handicap section. Guests with disabilities should enter the doors located on the west side of Trask Coliseum that faces College Road. Guests with disabilities are encouraged to park in Lot K.
Photos
Chappell Studios will take individual photographs of each of the graduates during the presentation of candidates during the ceremony on May 10. Participants will receive a free photo proof and can order copies of their photograph directly from Chappell Studios. During the presentation of candidates each student, assisted by the student marshals, will turn in their name cards (distributed with commencement tickets) to the Chappell Studios staff directly before their photograph is taken.
Individuals who do not receive a photo
proof within three weeks of the ceremony
should contact Chappell Studios at
800.424.3686 or direct e-mail to: service@chappell.com. To learn more, visit http://www.gradimages.com
Preregister your email, friends and family email addresses and Graduation Images will contact them just as soon as their photos are available for online viewing and ordering.
Type " Univ. of North Carolina-Wilmington " as the School Name.
Commencement Videos or DVD
The UNCW Alumni Association sponsors the videotaping of the commencement ceremony. Order forms for VHS or DVD format are available through the Alumni Relations office, online at www.uncw.edu/alumni/commencement.htm and in the graduation program that will be distributed at commencement. The cost is $30, which includes your choice of format.
