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Organized by: Nursing Office of Student Affairs Information for the 2008 Nursing ConvocationHow will the location change of the University commencement affect the Nursing convocation?We are continuing to work closely with the Office of University and Development Events since the announcement of the University commencement's location change to minimize impacts to our own ceremony. We are still planning on holding the Nursing convocation as originally planned. Any confirmed changes or updates will be sent via email to the student email groups and posted to this webpage (want to check if you are included on a Nursing student email group? Click here for instructions). In light of this year's special circumstances, please keep in mind that the information posted here is subject to change. We will announce any changes as soon as we are able. Who may participate in the Nursing convocation?Doctoral Program eligibility information To provide more focus on students who have actually completed or are about to actually complete their education in the current year, convocation participation and program inclusion for the Master's and Undergraduate programs will be limited to only students on the current year's tentative degree lists, as provided by the program offices.
1. Winter 2008 tentative degree list As outlined above, only those members of the Master's and Undergraduate programs graduating in 2008 will be able to participate in the School of Nursing 2008 convocation ceremony and be listed in the Nursing convocation program. Please note, the Doctoral program graduates are subject to different guidelines. You may check for your inclusion on a degree list. Please note, you must be included on the degree list for your Nursing program to participate in the Nursing convocation ceremony. If you are not on the appropriate degree list, your convocation pass will not be issued to allow your participation in the School of Nursing ceremony.If you are not on a degree list and think you should be, or if you feel your information is incorrect, contact the appropriate Nursing program office directly. OSA will only accept degree list changes in writing from the Nursing program office. No changes will be accepted once the convocation program is finalized for printing (after April 13). I’m eligible, what do I need to do?
When will I receive information about convocation? The Nursing convocation website will be updated periodically through the Fall and Winter semesters, with most information available in January. Notices and information will also be distributed via the appropriate School of Nursing student email groups. When is the Nursing convocation held? The date of the Nursing convocation coincides with the date of the University’s Spring Commencement; usually the last Saturday in April or the first Saturday in May. For 2008, the date of the Nursing convocation will be Saturday, April 26. Graduates and the platform party will need to arrive by 12:15pm to be in their assembly areas and prepare for the processional. Side entrance doors will admit graduates and special needs guests at 12:10pm, with all doors opening at 12:20pm. Please note that we do not take graduate attendance nor can we postpone the starting time of the ceremony. In the event that you miss the student processional, a member of the convocation staff will guide you to your appropriate seating area. Where is the Nursing convocation? Will I have time to go to the University commencement? The Spring Commencement is anticipated to end at approximately 11:30am, giving Nursing graduates over a half-hour to reach Hill Auditorium. We do suggest that graduates make plans in advance for transportation between venues. Are tickets needed for the Nursing convocation? Graduating students, you will need to complete the online convocation registration before Wednesday, April 9 to receive an attendance pass for yourself and to indicate any guests you would like to have attend.After you register, you will receive an email announcement when your pass has been created and placed in your student mailbox at the School of Nursing. Check with your Nursing program office if you don't know where your program's student mailboxes are located. Students at Kalamazoo and Traverse City campuses will receive their pass in the mail. Did you miss the registration deadline? Contact OSA now!
Guest seating is at will on the Main Floor and Mezzanine levels, with the exception of the graduate seating area, center section invitation-only seating, and boxes reserved for special needs guests and convocation personnel (all reserved areas will be marked). The balcony level will be closed to guests, unless the other areas reach capacity. We ask that you please stress to your guests the importance of remaining in their seats during the processionals and recessional to avoid blocking aisle and lobby traffic. Please ask your guests to meet you outside Hill Auditorium or in the Michigan League after the ceremony to allow all graduates and guests to exit in a timely manner. I have a physically challenged guest, what do I do? Hearing impaired guest? Is there a pinning ceremony? Gold pins and invitations may be ordered through Graduate Service, (734) 699-4757 or the company of the graduate’s choice. Orders with Graduate Service must have been placed and/or postmarked by no later than November 30, 2007 to avoid late fees and guarantee delivery in time for graduation. If you did not receive a packet, please contact Graduate Service directly and as soon as possible. What about parking? Per the Graduate's Guide to Commencement:
Due to the proximity of Hill Auditorium to the University commencement's relocation to the Diag, we recommend arriving early to secure parking, especially if you do not plan to attend the University commencement. We believe that parking around Hill Auditorium/the Diag will be in high demand. Please be aware that guest seating and graduate assembly for the University commencement will begin at 8am. The "blue" parking spaces in the lots adjacent to the School of Nursing will be available for parking, but attendees will be responsible for making their way from the School of Nursing to Hill Auditorium. Please keep in mind that Hill Auditorium and the Michigan League are both within easy walking distance of the Diag, and within a 10-15 minute walk of the School of Nursing. BSN with Honors? The class standing used for notation in the Nursing convocation program (which is shown on the posted degree list) is based on the previous Fall semester grade point average. Please remember, you will get final honors based on your final GPA at the end of your final semester. Please check your transcript (GPA) on Wolverine Access to find out if you are eligible to wear honors cords based on the above information. Honors cords are available at academic attire providers. Members of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing are also eligible to wear their society’s cords. Please contact the RHO chapter for more information on how to purchase these cords or for more information on Sigma Theta Tau. Who is speaking? Speaking on behalf of their Nursing Program:
Is there a reception afterwards? Is there a rehearsal for the Nursing convocation? Attendance at rehearsal is not mandatory to participate in the convocation, but is strongly recommended to provide the best possible experience for all involved in the ceremony. Graduates who indicate on the registration form that they will not be able to attend rehearsal will be asked to contact OSA prior to convocation to obtain needed materials and information. Questions about Nursing pins? Gold pins and invitations may be ordered through Graduate Service, (734) 699-4757, or the company of the graduate’s choice. Orders with Graduate Service must have been placed and/or postmarked by no later than November 30, 2007 to avoid late fees and guarantee delivery in time for graduation. If you would like to order a gold pin or have lost yours, please contact Graduate Service directly. Will there be a photographer? Participants will receive a free photo proof mailed by Graduation Foto to the address on the graduate’s photo card used during the ceremony and can order photographic prints for an additional fee. Photo cards will be distributed during the convocation rehearsal. Individuals who have not received a photo proof within 3 weeks of the ceremony should contact Graduation Foto at (734) 677-3400. If you have questions regarding your photograph from the Nursing convocation or ordering pictures, please contact Graduation Foto directly.
Will the Nursing ceremony be videotaped? Can I say a few words during convocation? You have the opportunity on the Nursing convocation registration form to include a short message in the Nursing convocation program booklet. |