Fall 2013
Commencement
Ceremony

APPLICATION FOR DEGREE: due no later than SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

HOW:

You must RSVP to the Registrar's Office by  TBA if you intend to participate in the ceremony. You do this by replying to the email that you received in your FAU email account on or before TBA. Please verify your diploma mailing address and your ticket address. Everyone should reply to the email whether or not they plan to attend the ceremony. The Commencement Ceremony will last approximately two hours. In order to maintain an orderly and dignified ceremony, one that you and your fellow classmates will want to remember, all graduates and their guests are expected to be present for the entire ceremony. As you make your decision concerning your attendance at Commencement, please keep this in mind.

CAPS AND GOWNS:

You may purchase a cap and gown through the University Bookstore on the Boca Raton or Davie campuses. Doctoral candidates must pre-order their regalia by TBA if purchasing or TBA if renting. Regalia for bachelor's, master's, and specialist's candidates will be available beginning TBA.

*All prices are subject to change*

*Price does not include tax*

All PhD custom gown orders should placed at least one month in Advance.

Any rental orders received two weeks prior to graduation will incur a $25.00 late fee.

PHOTOGRAPHS: 

Your pictures will be taken in three places as you cross the stage by professional photographers.

TRANSCRIPTS: 

Because degrees are not awarded until several days after grades are due, it is recommended that you check to see that your unofficial transcript shows that your degree has been awarded before ordering an official transcript. Alternately, you may check the option for “After Degree” when ordering your official transcript if you must place your order before your degree has been awarded. The University must charge for all official transcripts and cannot waive fees for those ordered incorrectly. You may order an official transcript online through MyFAU.

CAREER DESTINATION SURVEY:

Graduates will be asked to complete the Career Destination Survey at commencement as step 1 in order to receive their commencement card. This information is extremely valuable to the university. We ask that you complete this survey so that the class profile is as complete as possible. If you have any questions you may  contact the Career Development Center for further assistance.

GUEST SEATING:

Seating in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium is limited and admission to the Commencement Ceremony is by ticket only (graduates participating in the ceremony do not require a ticket). Only students who reply to this email by  TBA  will be eligible for guest tickets. Ticket quantity will be determined the week of TBA, however, each student will be guaranteed 3 tickets. As you invite family members and friends, please keep this in mind.

ANNOUNCEMENTS :

Commencement announcements are available at the University Bookstores and may be purchased at any time. University Bookstore hours are: Monday - Thursday - 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Personalized announcements may be ordered online at http://www.balfour.com

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

Please notify the Registrar's Office at commencement@fau.edu at least 10 days prior to the ceremony if you, as a student participating in the ceremony, will require an accommodation due to a disability.

Handicapped seating for guests is available on a first come first served basis. Ushers will be on hand at the event to guide guests to appropriate seating.

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