Location: Main Ballroom, Lory Student Center The Dean, Faculty and Staff of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences rejoice with you on the forthcoming occasion of your graduation. Please read these guidance instructions carefully and advise your family and guests of those points that will allow them to celebrate this wonderful occasion with you. Please note that graduate students (all masters and doctoral students) from the College have their degrees awarded at the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony ( http://www.graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=gradinfo for details).
Lineup: 6:45 p.m., Lory Student Center North Ballroom
Special Notes: You will receive your name card (containing the information from the questionnaire you completed with your home department through the graduation web site; see your department graduation coordinator named at the bottom of this web page if you have questions) a program, and lineup instructions from the College Marshals. During the ceremony, your name and the biographical comments on your card will be read as you cross the dais to be congratulated by the Dean and your department head.
Photography: Professional photos will be taken as (1) you are congratulated and (2) with your diploma cover. You will be contacted after the ceremony by the photographer (Graduation Foto of Norman, OK) with specific instructions on how to access and view photos should you wish to order prints. Graduation Foto has pledged to contact you within 2-4 days after the ceremony and the college will provide the company with your mailing address and email contact based on what you provide to us.
Personal photos before, during and after the ceremony are encouraged. This is a time to remember! Please be considerate of other guests and graduates for photos taken during the actual ceremony but feel free to encourage family members to record the event of this joyous occasion.
Time of Ceremony: we will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m., Lory Student Center Main Ballroom. Therefore you must be in the lineup area far enough in advance to don regalia, check your name card, and receive instructions from the college marshals regarding the conduct of the ceremony.
Reception: 9:00 p.m.(or immediately following ceremony), Cherokee Park Ballroom, Lory Student Center for all graduates, family members, guests, and faculty/staff
Customized announcement orders: (with student's name imprinted): A company representative will be present in the University Bookstore in the Lory Student Center Flea Market at a time to be announced in the Spring 2008 term. Orders can also be made directly to the supplier's website. Web and customized orders are typically returned within 7-10 days of being ordered. See www.cbgrad.com or call 800-433-0296.
Generic/Colorado State announcement orders: Non-personalized announcements can be purchased at the Lory Student Center bookstore anytime.
Cap and Gown Distribution: Art Lounge, Lory Student Center , as follows:
Wednesday , May 14 and Thursday , May 15, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, May 16 - one hour prior to ceremony (for last minute emergencies!)
Regalia Rental: No advance reservations need to be made for the rental of student cap and gowns. Undergraduate robes are black. Cum Laude graduates wear gold and University Honors Scholars wear green robes and a bachelor stole. All Cum Laude students MUST bring your letter from the Registrar's Office to the Art Lounge in the Lory Student Center to claim appropriate regalia. Suppliers will accept cash only for regalia. Students will be notified via e-mail in the event of a price change from those below.
B.S. Degree (full regalia): $18.00
Additional souvenir tassels (green/gold OR gold) $ 6.00
Return caps and gowns immediately after the ceremony to the location designated by the Marshal during lineup instructions. Please note that you may be charged for late returns (beyond the end of the reception following the ceremony).
Tassels: the Biomedical Sciences tassel is golden yellow. Tassels are always worn on the left and not switched during the ceremony. Mortar board caps should be worn level and not on the back of the head.
Tickets/Seating: tickets are not required for admission. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Areas will be set up to accommodate anyone with a special need--please call 491-3818 (Joanne Greer) so that we may make advance arrangements for your comfort.
Parking at the Lory Student Center , located centrally on the main campus, has metered parking north of the center. Metered parking is in effect on week days only until 4:00 p.m. Parking is free in metered slots after 4 P.M. During the time of graduation ceremonies (Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17) most university parking restrictions (with the exception of handicap spaces, loading zones or other specially designated slots) are relaxed for the benefit of our guests.
Colorado State Commencement Website is: http://commencement.colostate.edu .
Information about Fort Collins , travel to the city and the university, available hotel and motel sites, plus other data to make your visit and celebration convenient and enjoyable is available here. Detailed information will be available as the time of commencement draws near.
Can't Attend? If you are unable to attend your ceremony, diploma covers are available in the Provost's Office (undergraduates only) or from the Graduate School (graduate students only). Diploma covers can be mailed to you by calling 491-6614 or for graduate students, 491-6817. The cost is $3.00 postage for U.S. mailing. The actual diploma will be mailed to you approximately 6 weeks after commencement. Please alert your home department as to your non-attendance so that their preparations are complete for all in attendance.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages or inappropriate substances or objects are not in keeping with the desired nature of the commencement ceremony. This ceremony is the capstone of the academic experience for you, the other students, your family and friends. Help us to keep it both dignified and enjoyable.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact:
Kelly Swetich, 491-3926, Biomedical Sciences
Erin Reichert, 491-7910 Environmental Health
Lisa McCann, 491-6118 Microbiology
Joanne Greer, 491-3818 Dean's Office
