May Commencement Information

Commencement 2006 Information

Commencement will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
Commencement Speaker: Candy Crowley, senior political correspondent, CNN
Schedule of Events
Information for Candidates Graduating May 2006
Instructions for Degree Candidates, Faculty, and Others Participating in the 2006 Graduation Ceremonies
Hotel Guest Room Rates For May 2006 Commencement

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Are you planning to graduate in May 2006? Our records indicate that you have the potential to do so. WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO GRADUATE IN MAY 2006, please complete the enclosed "Application for Graduation" and return it to the registrar's office by Monday, January 30, 2006. Applications can also be submitted on-line at http://www.depts.drew.edu/regist/ . The application guarantees that a diploma is ordered for you and that your name appears in the commencement book properly.

Incomplete/Not Reported Grades: Unless otherwise approved, any courses with incomplete (I), not reported (NR) or (Z) grades that you intend to use to satisfy requirements for May 2006 must have all outstanding work submitted to instructors and a passing grade forwarded to the Registrar's Office by February 3, 2006. If you submit outstanding work after this date, our office cannot guarantee that your name will be included on the May 2006 Commencement List.

Regalia: Information on academic attire is enclosed. The deadline for purchase is March 17, 2006; the deadline for rental is March 24, 2006. Order your academic attire through the university bookstore. If you have any questions concerning the purchase or rental of academic attire, please call the University Bookstore directly at (973) 408-3881.

Diplomas: Diplomas are not given out during the commencement ceremony. If your Business Office account is clear, you will receive your diploma through the mail in approximately two to four weeks from the date of the commencement ceremony. As a result, please indicate your diploma mailing address on your graduation application.

Late Fee: There is a TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR ($25.00) LATE CHARGE for graduation applications filed after the January 30th deadline.

Announcements: Ten announcements are provided without charge for each candidate. You may have additional announcements at $.50 each. Please indicate in the space provided on the graduation application how many additional graduation announcements you need. These announcements do not include personal name cards and are not to be confused with announcements you may purchase from the bookstore

Commencement: Students receiving degrees are expected to participate in the commencement ceremonies wearing appropriate academic dress (cap, gown, and hood). A candidate unable to participate in the ceremonies must submit to his/her academic dean a written request to be excused and awarded the degree in absentia.

Bills: Your account must be cleared with the business office and the financial assistance office before you receive your diploma.

Please Note : During the spring semester, candidates who have filed graduation applications will receive additional information and updates concerning the May 2006 Commencement.