1. Graduation Meeting 2017
What You Need to Know

2. In your packet Invitations Commencement Information Sheet
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In your packet
Invitations
Commencement Information Sheet
Commencement Photo Information Sheet
Class Gift form
Index card
Phonetic spelling of you name

3. GSDM Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 19, 2017
Place: Track and Tennis Center
100 Ashford Street
Time: 2:00 pm Line up for procession
3:00 pm Procession and ceremony
Please leave all valuables (i.e. cameras, purses, etc.)
with guests.

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Commencement Weekend enhanced security procedures are as follows:
BU Police and professional security personnel will monitor all entry points to Commencement and Convocation venues.
All students, faculty, staff, volunteers, guests, and vendors will be subject to screening when entering any Commencement Weekend venue, possibly with a metal-detecting wand or similar devices.
Guests who are not carrying a bag may use an express entrance lane.
Only small and average-size handbags, purses, and camera bags will be allowed (no large totes, over-sized purses, backpacks, large diaper bags, or messenger bags). Bag size is limited to 12″x12″x6″. All bags will be physically inspected prior to entry.
No other bags, gift bags, wrapped gifts, packages, briefcases, backpacks, or luggage will be allowed in a Commencement or Convocation venue, including Nickerson Field.
If guests have packages or bags that are not permitted, they may leave them at a “self-check” area adjacent to the venues. While this area will be monitored by security, the University will not provide a claim check process and will not be responsible for packages left in the self- check area.
Bomb-detection dogs from the Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police will sweep specific venues and open areas, including self-check bag storage and checkpoint areas.
Graduates and faculty should carry their robes into event venues and then dress in designated lineup areas.
Anyone who sees anything suspicious should immediately contact the BUPD at

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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, please see Diane Dougherty

8. Ordering your Cap and Gown
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Ordering your Cap and Gown
You should of already placed your order with Student Affairs. Forms were to be turned in by March 17, 2017.
You will not be charged for your rented regalia
Credit cards are required to order your regalia in case you do not return it within one week.

9. Picking up your Cap and Gown
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Picking up your Cap and Gown
Orders can be picked up at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore beginning on April 24. 
Barnes & Boston University Bookstore 660 Beacon Street (Charles River Campus) Boston,  MA 
All rentals must be returned prior to May 27 to avoid late charges. You will be charged the full price of custom regalia at $750 if you do not return your set.  

10. This is what it should look like
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This is what it should look like

11. 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 01876
Phone: Fax: 

12. Guests With Disabilities
To request disability accommodations (guest seating, disability parking, wheelchair requests, interpreter services) please contact Diane Dougherty at:
Visit the Disability Services section of the Commencement website for more information:

13. GSDM Reception Friday, May 19, 2017
Place: Softball Field across the street from
Track and Tennis Center
100 Ashford Street
Time: :30 to 7:00 pm
All graduates and their families are invited to attend

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15. Senior Awards Brunch Saturday, May 20, 2017
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Senior Awards Brunch Saturday, May 20, 2017
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

16. Sunday, May 21, 2017
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:

17. Senior Weekend ASDA Annual Golf Outing, Norwood Country Club
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Senior Weekend
Friday, May 12th
DMD 2017 ASDA Hour
AS 2017 Graduation Party
Saturday, May 13th
ASDA Annual Golf Outing, Norwood Country Club
Sunday, May 14th
Senior BBQ, BU Pub
The Office of Student Affairs will be sending out more information soon

18. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!!
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Commencement Website
Information regarding graduation can be found on the following page:
Please contact me with any questions
Diane Dougherty
88 E. Newton Street in the Robinson Bldg., B-340
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!!