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The College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Graduation, May 4, 2013
| There are two ceremonies to attend on commencement day. Students are encouraged to attend both events. |
University of Nebraska at Omaha Commencement
Degree Conferral Ceremony
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Commencement degree conferral ceremony will be held on the UNO campus on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sapp Field House.
- Graduates are asked to be present in the HPER building, Room 128, by 8:15 a.m.
- You will be placed in marching order according to your school or college.
- Personnel from the Records & Registration Office will be present to direct you to the proper place.
- Degrees will be conferred at this time and doctoral students will be hooded.
- This event is a university-wide gathering honoring all graduating students.
- No tickets are required; you are encouraged to invite as many people to this event as you would like.
- After the 9:00 a.m. event, we invite you to enjoy light refreshments that will be held outside in the Milo Bail Student Center Plaza and to stroll through the campus.
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and College of Education will hold its commencement ceremony in the Sapp Field House.
- Students should arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. and report in the hallway between the Field House and HPER (left side of stairs).
- You will be placed in marching order according to your CPACS unit.
- Personnel from CPACS will be present to direct you to the proper place.
- During this ceremony, students’ names will be called as they walk across the stage.
- Following the ceremony, CPACS will host a reception in the Thompson Alumni Center. Graduates and guests are invited, and faculty will be present. Light refreshments will be served.
- No tickets are required.
Parking: Parking will be open and free on the both the UNO Dodge campus, including garages, and UNO Pacific campus. Shuttle service circling Dodge campus and a shuttle service between the Dodge campus and Pacific campus will be available. Students are encouraged to park in the garages on the Dodge campus.
Here is a link to the parking maps for all campuses: http://www.unomaha.edu/maps/docs/UNO-2012-11.pdf. Handicapped parking is available.
ATTIRE
Academic Regalia are required for degree candidates to participate in the ceremony. Students not wearing Academic Regalia will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. Rental arrangements should be made in the UNO Bookstore, Customer Service (402.554.2336), no later than Monday, April 1, 2013. Robe rental fees are as follows: Bachelor’s cap and gown ($39.99); Master’s and Specialist cap, gown and hood ($79.99); Doctoral cap, gown and hood ($85.99).
The last day to cancel your robe rental for a refund is Friday, April 5, 2013.
You must pick up your cap and gown in the Chancellor’s Room (2nd floor) in the Milo Bail Student Center, on Thursday, May 2, 2013, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or Friday, May 3, 2013, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Additional instructions for the Ceremony will be given to you at that time.
Shoes: Please note that the ceremony will be held outdoors and we encourage you to consider the type of shoes you will wear and that you let your guests know. Spiked heels could be difficult to manage across the lawns in the morning and afternoon ceremonies.
REMINDERS
- As a courtesy to all graduates and their guests, you are expected to remain throughout both ceremonies until dismissed. University staff will guide you through lineups, processionals and awarding of degrees. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be shut off and not used during the ceremony. Please be aware that there will not be anywhere to secure personal items such as purses, cameras, etc.
- No one other than graduating students will be permitted in the lineup areas. Your family and friends will be ushered to seats.
- Each event will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
- Return your robes to the Bookstore following the CPACS ceremony/reception. The Bookstore is located in the Milo Bail Student Center and will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
DIPLOMAS
Commencement participants will be identified in the printed program as degree candidates whose graduation is contingent upon successful completion of academic requirements.
Upon receipt of final course grades and certification from the Dean’s office of your college program, your diploma will be mailed to you.
GRADUATION DEADLINE POLICY
All graduation requirements for May candidates must be completed and on file with the Records & Registration Office by: May 24, 2013 (fifteen working days after the last day of the term). This includes the satisfaction of all ‘Incomplete’ grades in courses required for the degree. Graduation requirements must be certified by the Dean’s office of your college program. Written notification of this policy is provided to every student who applies for a degree.
Students who fail to meet all requirements for graduation by the above date will be required to reapply for graduation in a subsequent semester. The names of such students will not be included in the list of graduates sent to the Board of Regents and will not be included in the official reporting of degrees conferred by the University for the semester in question.
Diplomas will be mailed out after the May 24, 2013, deadline.
Official Academic Transcripts are available to graduates at no cost until: July 3, 2013 (60 days following the end of the term). Each graduate is entitled to 5 free copies upon request of their academic transcript. The 15th working day deadline for August graduates is August 30, 2013. Free transcript deadline for August graduates is October 8, 2013.
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you are physically challenged or need special assistance for the CPACS ommencement ceremony, please contact Regina Toman at 402-554-4832.