Graduate Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Location: Tuttle North Ice Arena
Time: 9:15 am (Students, please arrive by 8:30 am for procession line up.)
Parking: Lot V

The College at Brockport is pleased to invite all graduate students, their families and guests to the 59th Graduate Commencement Ceremony in the Tuttle North Ice Arena.

Students should arrive by 8:30 am and go directly to the Tuttle North gym to line up. The student procession into the Ice Arena begins promptly at 9:15 am, so family members and friends should be seated no later than 9 am.

Department faculty will hood each student individually, and their name will be read as they walk across the stage. Graduates will receive a diploma cover, compliments of the Alumni Association, Brockport Student Government, and the College. The ceremony should last no more than 90 minutes. We ask that everyone in attendance—students, family members and guests—remain seated throughout the entire ceremony, until the student recessional has concluded.

Eligibility

Students who are in good academic standing and will complete graduation requirements by August, 2009 must submit a new 2009 Graduate Graduation Data Card (in the current academic year) to the Office of Registration and Records, located in the Rakov Center for Student Services, no later than March 13, 2009. Graduate Graduation Data Cards are the only source for student names that appear in the printed Commencement Program.

Remember, participation in the Commencement ceremony and listing in the program does not constitute graduation or conferral of degree.

Caps and Gowns

All ceremony participants must wear black caps and gowns, which may be purchased at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Seymour College Union beginning April 1, 2009. No advance order is necessary as sizes are assigned by height. A master’s set with hood is $62.98. The CAS sash also is available to purchase.

Contact Barnes & Noble Bookstore before April 10, 2009 to order personalized graduation announcements. Commemorative items and gifts also are available for sale. The bookstore is open Friday, May 16, 9 am–6 pm, and Commencement Day, 9 am–4 pm. You also may call the bookstore at (585) 395-2554 for more information.

Photographs of Graduates

Northeast Photo Network, Inc. takes photographs of graduates as they walk across the stage. Proofs and purchase information will be mailed to the student’s home address in the summer.

Directions, Parking, and Campus Map

Since traffic delays on this day are unavoidable, guests should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to get seated in the Ice Arena.

Directions to The College at Brockport
Plan to enter the campus via Commencement Drive (off Route 31). Get our Campus Map.

Parking
Please park on the west side of the Tuttle Athletic Complex in Lot V. No parking permit is required for the Commencement Ceremony.

Access and Seating for Mobility Impaired

We urge you to use the New Campus Drive loop at the north end of the Tuttle Athletic Complex to be dropped off and enter the ice arena via the north ground level entrance. However, the driver must then park in the adjacent Lot V.

Plan to arrive early for the best seating availability. We have ample ground level seating in the Ice Arena for guests with wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility concerns.

Arrangements for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

The ceremony will be signed on stage for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Families or students with questions or concerns related to interpreting services may contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at (585) 395-5409 V/TTY by April 17, 2009.

Alumni Reception

The Brockport Alumni Association will host a reception for new alumni, their families, guests, faculty, and staff following the ceremony. It will be held upstairs in the gymnasium adjacent to the ice arena.

Brockport Alumni

Congratulations College at Brockport graduates!

There are many opportunities for you to get involved and stay connected with the College as you join more than 70,000 Brockport alumni around the world. As you leave here upon your graduation, be proud of your Brockport degree and build on the excellent foundation you received here.

We invite you to join the Brockport Alumni Association; support the College in whatever way you are able; and, strengthen the value of your degree by supporting those who follow you here. If you are staying in the Rochester area, we look forward to seeing you at alumni events on campus. If you are leaving the area, there will be opportunities for you to network with other alumni when we host gatherings in your area.

Congratulations once again on your achievement! Remember… to get involved, stay connected and make your Brockport family proud!

Career Services Follow-up Survey

As a new graduate, you will be contacted concerning the annual Career Services Follow-up Survey during fall 2009. This information is critical for the College as it is used to guide current and prospective students in their career choices. It also helps the College improve the education we offer and thus the outcomes for our graduates. Please take a few minutes to respond when you are contacted.