GRADUATION DAY TO DO’S Dress appropriately or expect to be delayed from graduating. Arrive at the Parking Garage at or around 8:00 a.m. Enter through the East Entrance (That’s Closest to the ocean the big body of water) of the Ocean Center. Proceed through the lobby to the Ball Rooms straight ahead. Check In to receive your walking announcement line up number from your college. Academic Honors Cords will be distributed at that time at the Records & Registration Table. Fill out our First Destination Survey in order to receive you announcement Card. Line Up in NUMBER ORDER assigned on your announcement card. With approximately 500 graduates, yes it takes an hour and a half to get all this checking in, honor cording, and lining up. Do not bring purses, book bags or coats etc. There is no storage or security for these items and you will NOT have access to the line up area after the ceremony. You must have ordered and picked up your cap and gown prior to this day.

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER: MR. ROB MEYERSON, PRESIDENT OF BLUE ORIGIN

PARKING THE OCEAN CENTER Parking the day of may cost from $5-$10 depending on arrival & departure times. Parking Passes will be on sale at the Cashier’s Office starting on November 1st for $3. Note: Parking is limited and has run out in the past, please inform your family members! 1 ST COME 1 ST SERVE. Try and carpool be green!

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR Fall GRADUATION IS Monday, October 24, 2016 Apply Online ERNIE >> Student Services Tab >> Records and Registration >> Graduation APPLY NOW, DON’T DELAY!

PLEASE NOTE: In order to participate in the current ceremony, you must be enrolled in all remaining required academic courses and /or active in your last flight course. All grades must be received by Records & Registration for all courses currently in progress before degree completion can take place. Diplomas will be mailed and you will receive them approximately 6 to 8 weeks after graduation, included will be one ceremony program. Please make sure that the Records & Registration Office has your valid “diploma mailing” address by going into Campus Solutions and updating your information. If you have a financial obligation your diploma will NOT be mailed. Once you have taken care of your financial hold please notify the Records Office ( ) so that we can mail your diploma as soon as possible.

CAP & GOWN Ordering Process Cap & Gown orders can be placed online or ordered At the Grad Fair from11am-3pm on the Flight Deck All orders placed after 28 October will be charged a $10 late fee. Caps and Gowns will be distributed in the University Bookstore beginning Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 8am to 5pm

CAP & GOWN PRICES Payment due upon ordering. Undergrad $44.50 Masters: $81.50 Late fee of $10.00 after Friday 28 October 2016

CLASS RING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Place your announcement and class ring order. Herff Jones will be onsite for special order needs by the Star Bucks on Campus.

GRAD STUDENTS HOODING Master’s Hooding for graduate students Is Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. In the ICI. Line up will be 8:45 A.M. It’s extremely complicated and will require your full attention. Please don’t be late and come fully dressed.

CAREER SERVICES! If graduates are not registered with Career Services they need to get registered via the EagleHire Network ( ) Graduates have single sign on access through ERNIE for up to 9 months after graduation. After 9 months, alumni can request their username and password. or stop by the office, JPR Student Center (UC), room 250,

FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY AT LINE UP! Reasoning behind and the importance of our First Destination Survey: Employers seek out this information to use when deciding whether or not to recruit from Embry-Riddle Increases the value of your ERAU degree when the university can provide thorough information on success rates to media, accrediting bodies, prospective students, etc. It is necessary for us to provide overall success rates to the Department of Education to ensure students and graduates are getting a return on their educational investment Accreditation boards request information (SACS, ABET, etc.), both overall and on individual degree programs Prospective students specifically find great value in the information when researching ERAU and which degree would be best for them, placement rate, salary information, and employers that recruit the degree, etc.

GRADUATING STUDENT SURVEY (GSS) Administration – begins end of February  Online  from The Office of Institutional Research follow link in the Helps ERAU meet:  External requests  U.S. News, Princeton Review, etc  Assessment  Improving student service and programs for future students and alumni  Accreditation Needs

Council Meetings are Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. THE FIRST MEETING IS… Wednesday September 21, 7:00 p.m. Endeavour Conference Room (UC) The Senior Class Council is responsible for: Fund raising for the Senior Class Project/Gift to the University Organizing events for “Senior Weekend for you and your family” Developing Discount Hotel/Motel/Rental Car list Elect your President, Vice President, Project Director at the First Senior Class Council Meeting.

SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT Is responsible for leading the Senior Class Council (Must currently have a 2.5 CGPA). Must be Degree Complete this term. Following up on all project details. Completing exit duties “after graduation.” Speaking at Graduation. Completed Speech is due by, Monday, October 31, Failure to comply with this date may jeopardize your tenure as President.

VICE PRESIDENT Operations manager for the council. He/she keeps all documents/minutes (Must currently have 2.5 CGPA). He/she is responsible for keeping committee chairs and project directors on task. Is the back up speaker should the President fail in his/her responsibilities and meet the same qualifications.

COUNCIL MEMBERS Must be active (attend the majority of Sr. Class Council Meetings) to be recognized at Graduation. Must be diligent to serve on committees and follow through with assignments. Must like to have fun and organize fun for the rest of the class!

Attention: All Previous and Current Flight Students Ernie Eagle The Flight Security Office is located in: Flight Line 118 A You MUST turn in your Flight Training Ramp Access ID Badge to the Flight Security Office PRIOR to Graduation.

The Lift Off Wednesday Dec 14, 2016 Class photo will be taken at 5:30 p.m. Henderson Welcome Center 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Register at alumni.erau.edu

Pose with your peers for a Fall 2016 class photo Network while enjoying great food and beverages Make memories with friends in our photo booth Free T-shirt for the Class Photo The Lift Off Wednesday Dec 14, 2016 Henderson Welcome Center 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Register at alumni.erau.edu

The Lift Off Wednesday Dec 14, 2016 Pose with your peers for a Fall 2016 class photo Network while enjoying great food and beverages Make memories with friends in our photo booth Free T-shirt for the Class Photo Henderson Welcome Center 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Register at alumni.erau.edu

ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU Join an Alumni Network Keep your profile updated See Alumni Events in your area Search for alumni in various companies

DON’T FORGET! Take care of your Financial Aid Exit Interview (Perkins Loans) before November 16, Pay all your fines (Library & Traffic). Please notify all your academic honor societies of your graduation to be recognized at this ceremony. Tell your family where to stay and when! Monday, November 7 th ; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exit Loan Counseling Gale Lemerand Auditorium Tuesday, November 15 th ; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exit Loan Counseling Gale Lemerand Auditorium Wednesday, November 16 th ; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exit Loan Counseling Gale Lemerand Auditorium

How many days until graduation? Are you really ready to go out in to the cold cruel world? No! How about Grad School?