What Graduates Need to Know
Senior Week
Guests
Faculty and Staff
Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Location: The SERC House of Fields (No tickets are required.)
Time: 5 pm (Students, please arrive by 4:15 pm for procession line-up.)
Parking: Lots V and V-1
The College at Brockport is pleased to invite all graduate students, their families, and guests to the 63rd Graduate Commencement Ceremony in the SERC House of Fields.
Students should arrive by 4:15 pm and go directly to the Tuttle North Ice Arena to line up. The student procession begins promptly at 5 pm, so family members and friends should be seated no later than 4:45 pm.
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.
Please note:
You can stay up-to-date on Commencement news by liking B-port Countdown to Commencement on Facebook or by following the Twitter hashtag #bportcommencement. On Commencement day, look for play-by-play updates on Twitter.
The ceremony will be streamed live on the College’s website. Your friends and family will be able to watch you graduate from anywhere in the world. Make sure you invite them to join us!
If you plan on attending the Commencement ceremony in May 2013, the Application for Graduation should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than April 8, 2013, to ensure that your name will appear in the Commencement program. If you completed your degree in December 2012 or January 2013, or if you will be completing your degree requirements in May 2013 or August 2013, you must complete the online Application for Graduation that can be found at the Campus Information System (Web Banner).
If you have any questions, please email degree@brockport.edu.
Remember, participation in the Commencement ceremony and listing in the program does not constitute official graduation or conferral of degree.
All ceremony participants must wear black caps and gowns, which may be purchased at the
Barnes & Noble College Bookstore
in Seymour College Union beginning April 3. 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 for $19.98.
Balfour will be on campus outside the Bookstore in the Seymour College Union April 3 and 4 from 10 am – 3 pm, taking orders for personal announcements and rings. If you are unable to stop by, contact the Bookstore by April 4 to order personalized announcements, or check the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore website for a link to order online. Generic announcements, commemorative items and gifts are also available for sale at the Bookstore. The Bookstore will be open Friday, May 17, 8:30 am – 6 pm, and Saturday, May 18, 8:30 am – 4 pm. For more information, call the Bookstore at (585) 395-2554.
Northeast Photo Network, Inc. takes photographs of graduates as they walk across the stage. Proofs and purchase information will be mailed to each student’s home address in the summer.
Since traffic delays are unavoidable, guests should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to get seated in the SERC House of Fields.
Directions to The College at Brockport
Plan to enter the campus via Commencement Drive (off Route 31). Get our Campus Map.
Please park on the west side of the SERC in Lots V or V-1. No parking permit is required.
Mobility impaired guests can be dropped off in the loop outside the SERC main entrance. Guests may use the main entrance or the side entrance to enter the House of Fields. Drivers can park in Lots V or V-1. Handicapped parking spaces are available in Lot V.
Plan to arrive early for the best seating availability. We have ample floor seating for guests with wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility concerns.
Interpreting services will be provided at the ceremony. Two large video screens on either side of the stage will enhance your ceremony viewing. Students with questions or concerns about interpreting services may contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at (585) 395-5409.
Immediately following the ceremony, the Brockport Alumni Association will host a reception in the SERC House of Fields for new alumni, their families, guests, faculty and staff.
Congratulations, Brockport graduates!
There are many opportunities for you to get involved and stay connected with the College as you join more than 80,000 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 stay engaged with your alma mater through our various volunteer opportunities or by attending alumni events. More information can be found at the Brockport Alumni Association website. Whether you are staying in the Rochester area or leaving the area, the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) program is a great avenue to stay engaged with your alma mater. Congratulations once again on your achievement! Remember to get involved, stay connected and make your Brockport family proud!
As a new graduate, you will be contacted concerning the annual Alumni Placement Survey during fall 2013. 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. Reports on completed survey results are available online. Please take a few minutes to respond when you are contacted. Thank you.
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