1. Graduate Commencement
Saturday, May 11, 2019
6:00 p.m.
The Adirondack Bank Center at The Utica Memorial Auditorium

2. Ceremony begins at 6:00 p. m. sharp. Doors open at 5:00 p. m
Ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. At The Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium 400 Oriskany Street W. Utica, NY 13502

3. Transportation
UC offers buses to take you between the UC campus and The Aud both before and after the ceremony.
Buses begin leaving Strebel Student Center at 5:00 p.m. and run continuously.
While there is parking The Aud, it is very limited and they only offer paid parking. UC has ample free parking!

4. Parking and security tips for you, your family, and friends….
Graduates must check in by 5:30 p.m.
The Auditorium utilizes metal detectors at all entrances. Everyone must go through the security checks. Please plan for this to take up to 30 minutes.
Backpacks, large bags, balloons, food, and beverages will not be permitted in the Utica Auditorium.
Even if smaller bags are permitted, they are likely to be examined. Be prepared!
Strollers are highly discouraged. They are not allowed in the seating area and storage space is extremely limited.

5. Degrees & Their Programs
Doctoral – Physical Therapy, Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Business Administration (MBA)– Economic Crime and Fraud Management, General Management, Professional Accountancy
Master of Science (MS)– Cybersecurity, Data Science, Education, Financial Crime and Compliance Management / Economic Crime Management, Health Care Administration, Occupational Therapy
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) – Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis
Certificate of Advances Study (CAS) – Computer Forensics, Cyber Operations, Cyber Policy, Financial Crime and Compliance Operations, Monitoring Surveillance and Intelligence Operations, Organizational Risk Assessment and Management, Regulatory and Compliance Assurance

6. Seating is by Degree then Program Doctoral Students will sit on the right side if you are in:
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PPtDPT)
Be sure and let your friends and family know so they can plan where to sit to have the best view!

7. Seating is by Degree then Program MBA, MS, MPS, and CAS Students will sit on the left side if you are in:
Economic Crime and Fraud Management,
General Management,
Professional Accountancy
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Education
Financial Crime and Compliance Management / Economic Crime Management
Health Care Administration
Occupational Therapy
Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis
Computer Forensics
Cyber Operations
Cyber Policy
Financial Crime and Compliance Operations
Monitoring Surveillance and Intelligence Operations
Organizational Risk Assessment and Management
Regulatory and Compliance Assurance
Be sure and let your friends and family know so they can plan where to sit to have the best view!

8. Pre-Ceremony Check-In and Line-Up Locations

10. The Floor Plan at the Utica Auditorium
The space between section 104 and 204 is reserved for individuals in wheel chairs. Individuals who need to see the ASL interpreters are encouraged to sit in section 102.
Blue boxes represent jumbo screens that will project video from the ceremony as well as the ASL interpreters
MPS, MS
MBA
CAS
PPtDPTDPT

11. The Procession Begins

12. Platform Party Enters (the Platform Party are the President, Provost, Deans, and Program Directors who sit on stage)
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB,
MBA, FCM
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

13. Board of Trustees and Faculty Enter
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
CAS, EDU, OT, HCA
FCM, MBA, CYB, MPS
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

14. Students Enter Two marshals lead students in

15. Graduate Students Enter After Faculty
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB,
MBA, FCM
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

16. Ceremony Begins Opening and Speeches
National Anthem
Opening Welcome and remarks by President Casamento
Introduction of Commencement Speaker – Provost Pfannestiel
Commencement speech – TBD
Recognition of Graduates and Conferring of Degrees

17. Ceremony Begins

18. Recognition of Graduates and the Conferring of Degrees
Presentation of Graduation Candidates

19. Receiving your diploma (cover)!
Each program will be called up separately.
Dean Robert Halliday will announce the names of students as they proceed across the stage.
Your school dean and Program Director will hood you.
President Casamento hands diploma covers to students and shakes their hand, then proceed across stage and down the stairs.
Be prepared for your picture to be taken with the President as you cross the stage and again at the foot of the stairs!
* Note: Make sure your tassel hangs over the LEFT front side of your mortarboard! Proofs will be ed to your UC address 72 hours after commencement.

21. CAS, MBA, MPS, MS Students Process Across Stage
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB, MBA, FCM
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

22. CAS, MBA, MPS, MS Students Process to Seats
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CUB, MBA, FCM
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

23. Doctoral Students Process Across Stage
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB, MBA, FCM
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

24. Doctoral Students Process to Seats
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB, MBA, FCM
Trustees and Faculty
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

25. Recognition of new graduates!
Invitation to join us for reception back at UC
Recessional (process out of Auditorium) in order in which you entered
*Please note at the graduate level we do not move tassels

26. Recessional out of Aud. - Platform Party First
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB, MBA, FCM
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

27. Recessional– Trustees and Faculty Second
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB, MBA, FCM
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

28. Recessional – Students Third
CYB
DPT
Speaker
HCA
Dean Grad. Studies
NAC
President
Diploma Table
Dean of
A&S
Chair of the Board
Dean of HP&E
Provost
EDU
B&JS OT
MBA
FCM
PPtDPT
Podium
HP&E
Awards
DSC
Trustees and Faculty
HCA, OT, EDU, CAS
DSC, MPS, CYB, MBA, FCM
DPT
PPtDPT
Marshals
Marshals
Alumni Table

29. Congratulations!