Graduation Meeting Wednesday, March 12, 2014 What You Need to Know

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here In your packet  Cap and gown order form  Measuring tapes are being passed around  Invitations  Surveys  Index card  Phonetic spelling of you name 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here GSDM Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 16, 2014  Place:Walter Brown Arena 285 Babcock Street  Time: 2:00 pm Line up for procession 3:00pm Procession and ceremony Please leave all valuables (i.e. cameras, purses, etc.) with guests.

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Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Line-up at 2:00 tennis court under the tent Marshals will be there 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Head Marshal – Dr. McManama 6/5/2016

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Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here At 3PM, the procession begins…. 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here 10 6/5/2016 family & friends lobby A line up area

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here The Format 6/5/2016 1)Line-up 2:00 2)Procession into the hall (move!) 3)Intro & guest speakers 4)Post-doc certificates 5)Pre-doc diplomas 6)Closing remarks & oath 7)March out (move!) to reception

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Commencement Tickets  There are no tickets needed for the ceremony or reception.  You received 10 Commencement Invitations in your packet.  If you need additional tickets see Lindsay McHugh 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Guests With Disabilities  To request disability accommodations (guest seating, disability parking, wheelchair requests, interpreter services) please contact Lindsay McHugh.  Visit the Disability Services section of the Commencement website for more information:

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Ordering your Cap and Gown  Rental orders for academic regalia will take place at the end of this meeting. Order form is in your packet.  BUGSDM will cover the cost of your rented regalia!  Credit cards are required to order your regalia. You will not be charged. 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Picking up your Cap and Gown  Orders can be picked up at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore beginning on April 28.  Barnes & Boston University Bookstore 660 Beacon Street (Charles River Campus) Boston, MA  All rentals must be returned prior to May 21 to avoid late charges. You will be charged the full price of custom regalia at $750 if you do not return your set. 6/5/2016

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Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Graduation Photos  All graduates will get their photo taken as they cross the stage. You will receive information directly from Commencement Photos, Inc. regarding ordering.  To contact the company: Commencement Photos, Inc Main St Tewksbury, MA Phone: Fax:

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here GSDM Reception Friday, May 16, 2014  Place: Walter Brown Arena 285 Babcock Street, Boston, MA Case Gym  Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm All graduates and their families are invited to attend

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Time Estimates 6/5/2016  Family get there no earlier than 1:30pm  You to the tent by 2:00pm  Ceremony: 2 + hours  Reception until 7:30  Plan dinner after reception (8-ish)

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Senior Awards Brunch Saturday, May 17, 2014  Place: Fuller Building 808 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA  Time: 10:00 a.m.  Brunch will be served from 10 – 11:30 a.m.  The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.  Proper dress required  You must register online for you and your guests: bu.edu/dental/register  4 tickets allotted to each graduate 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Sunday, May 18, 2014  All University Commencement takes place at Nickerson Field at 1:00 pm  Line up begins at 12:15 pm  Additional information regarding the Nickerson Field ceremony can be found at:

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Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Senior Weekend  May 9 th – 11 th  Events include a class BBQ at the BU Pub  The Office of Student Affairs will be sending out more information soon 6/5/2016

Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Commencement Website  Information regarding graduation can be found on the following page:  All links and important dates will be sent to you via tomorrow morning  Please contact me with any questions  Lindsay McHugh  88 E. Newton Street in the Robison Bldg, B-341  or CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014!! 6/5/2016