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Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Note on the Weather: Although rain is forecast for Saturday, the College still plans to hold Undergraduate Commencement outdoors. We encourage our graduates and their family and friends to dress accordingly.
You may also call or visit the Commencement Office in Registration and Records, which is located in the Rakov Center for Student Services, (585) 395-5775.
Note: No tickets are required for the Commencement ceremony.
2008 Commencement Events and Receptions Information
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The Undergraduate Ceremony Commonly Asked Questions General Information |
Arrangements for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Stadium Access and Seating for Mobility Impaired Photographs Alumni Reception |
The Undergraduate Ceremony
Congratulations! We look forward to celebrating with you on May 17!
The State University of New York College at Brockport’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held outdoors in Special Olympics Stadium rain or shine. Students need to assemble by noon inside Tuttle South Gym. Family and guests should be seated in Special Olympics Stadium no later than 12:15 pm. The student processional begins promptly at 12:45 pm.
The name of each graduate will be read as they cross the stage and receive a diploma cover — compliments of the Alumni Association, Brockport Student Government and the College. We request that all guests and family members remain seated for the entire ceremony. Graduates and guests are advised to make arrangements in advance regarding where to meet following the ceremony.
Arrive early and allow at least 60 minutesto get into the stadium and be seated prior to the start of the ceremony. Seating is outdoors in the bleachers, so we ask all guests to plan accordingly and dress for the weather. Brockport weather in May is unpredictable and can range from extremely cold, windy and rainy to sunny and hot. Be prepared for the two and one-half hour ceremony with umbrellas, the proper outdoor clothing for warm, cool and/or wet weather.
Large video screens on each side of the stage will be provided to enhance your ceremony viewing.
Commonly Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to participate in Commencement and be listed in the program?
- the student must submit a 2008 Undergraduate Graduation Data Card in the Office of Registration and Records no later than March 24, 2008
- complete graduation requirements by August, 2008
- maintain good academic standing
- When will I receive my diploma?
- What are the requirements for undergraduate students to be listed in the program with Latin honors?
There are three requirements for participation in Commencement and to be listed in the program:
Remember, participation in the Commencement Ceremony and listing in the program does not constitute graduation or conferral of degree.
Diplomas will be mailed to graduates in late summer.
For a student's name to appear in the 2008Commencement programwith Latin honors, the student must have earned at least a 3.25 cumulative institutional GPA by the end of January2008 (3.4 for any student matriculating at Brockport fall 2005 semester or later) and must be expected to have completed (by Commencement) a minimum of 48 credits taken at SUNY Brockport.
The Latin honors designations indicated in the program do not actually confer Latin honors, but do entitle the student to wear special tassels on the cap — gold for summa cum laude, green and gold for magna cum laude and green and black for cum laude. The official award of Latin honors is based the student's final course record and cumulative institutional GPA. When earned, Latin honors will be officially noted on the student's diploma and the College transcript.
General Information
Green Caps, Gowns and Tassels
All ceremony participants must wear The College at Brockport’s green Commencement gowns, caps and tassels. They may be purchased at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Seymour College Union beginning April 2, 2008. No advance order is necessary as sizes are assigned by height. Undergraduate sets of cap, gown and tassel are $36.98.
Contact Barnes & Noble Bookstore before April 11, 2008 to order personalized graduation announcements. Commemorative items and gifts are also available for sale. The bookstore will be open 9 am – 6 pm, Friday, May 16, and 9 am – 4 pm, Commencement day. You may also call the bookstore at (585) 395-2554 for more information.
Directions and Parking
Directions to The College at Brockport
Park in any campus lot except Lot S. No permit is required for the Commencement Ceremonies.
Parking — Very limited handicapped parking, for cars with official handicap identification, is available in Lot U behind Tuttle North and Tuttle South.
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 20, 2007.
Stadium Access and Seating for Mobility Impaired
Guests with mobility difficulties may be dropped off behind the Tuttle Athletic Complex at the east or west stadium entrance. The driver, however, must park in the adjacent Lot V, just to the west. See the campus map for details
Plan to arrive in the stadium early for the best seating availability. Wheelchair users and other guests with mobility impairments who cannot navigate the bleachers may sit in special seating sections on either side of the stadium with ONE family member to accompany them. On the west side there is a platform area for wheelchairs. The east side ground level along the fence is also reserved for those with special needs. This seating is first come, first served and is very limited.
Photographs of the Graduates
Northeast Photo Network, Inc. takes photographs of graduates as they prepare to walk across the stage. Proofs and purchase information will be mailed to the student's home address in the summer.
Commencement Brunch and Snacks
There is a casual Commencement Brunch in Harrison Dining Hall (building # 38 on the campus map), for students, families and guests. Graduating students eat for free. However, a ticket is required. Brunch is very popular; reservations are required. Visit Dining Services or call (585) 395-2570 to make reservations or for more information.
For the convenience of our guests, light snacks and beverages may be purchased at the stadium.
Alumni Reception
The Alumni Association will host a reception for new alumni, their families, guests, faculty and staff following the ceremony. It will be held in the Tuttle Athletics Complex gymnasiums adjacent to the ice arena.
Brockport Alumni Association Gift
The Alumni Association congratulates the members of the Class of 2008 on all of their accomplishments.
As a special gift, the Association would like to provide each graduate with their very own DVD of the 2008 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. In early fall, this very special gift will be mailed to each graduate, welcoming the graduates of 2008 to the Alumni Association.
Congratulations and Welcome New College at Brockport Alumni!
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! Visit us online
Career Services Follow-up Survey
As a new graduate, you will be contacted concerning the annual Career Services Follow-up Survey during fall 2008. The data collected affects College rankings and is also used in undergraduate publications. 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. Thank you.
