1. Commencement Meeting Spring 2014

2. Lauren Avina, International Student Advisor & Campus Events Coordinator Uta Lorenzen-Rascon, University Registrar Liz Aswegan, Student Accounts Manager Tam Lee-Operario, Interim Director of Financial Aid Introduction

3. Sam Rodriguez srodriguez@hnu.edu Student Success Center 3www.hnu.edu Career Center

4. Office of the Registrar Uta Lorenzen-Rascon

5. Candidate for Program Completion Form If you haven’t completed a form, stop by the Student Resource Center All students who have completed the Candidate for Program Completion Form have been enrolled in a mock CALP class that you see on your schedule (CALP-DEC, CALP-MAY, CALP-AUG) This is a grouping tool to communicate easily with the candidates 5www.hnu.edu Registrar

6. Preliminary graduation check notification emails starting at the end of January and through early March The degree checks will confirm if you are in the process of completing your final requirements this Spring, or if you will still have requirements outstanding after this semester. The email will also let you know if you are eligible to participate in Commencement ceremonies. 6www.hnu.edu Registrar

7. 7www.hnu.edu Traditional Undergraduate Up to 6 units that still need to be completed after May commencement and still participate in the ceremony. ANY 6 (GPA 2.0) Adult Undergraduate Includes all of the undergraduate nursing programs Up to 9 units outstanding and still participate (GPA 2.0) CredentialAs long as summer classes are your last ones, you can participate in commencement because some classes are only offered during summer. CertificateEnrolled in their last units in the Spring Semester and have a GPA of 3.0 are eligible to participate in ceremonies. (& B- or better, CR/NC) Graduate You are held at a higher level at the masters level (must have a 3.0) All coursework, recital, thesis projects, oral exams, student presentations must be completed by May The only exception to that is the MSN-FNP students.

8. Final degree checks will begin right after the ceremonies for May candidates. Yes or No graduation letters will be sent by late June. All notifications are sent to your HNU email account Diplomas will be ordered early July, mailed out to you around early October. Transcripts with your degree posted will be available once your get your Yes email. 8www.hnu.edu Registrar

9. Undergrad Must complete your undergraduate degree within two years of your last semester of attendance in order to graduate under the requirements of your catalog. Graduate Must complete your graduate degree within seven calendar years from the time you began your program. This includes all coursework, comprehensive examinations, theses, projects, practica, competencies, and recitals (still a new catalog after 2 years). Certificate Must complete your graduate certificate within seven calendar years from the time you began your program. This includes all coursework, comprehensive examinations, theses, projects, practica, competencies, and recitals (still a new catalog after 2 years). Credential Complete your post-baccalaureate coursework within two years of your last semester of attendance in order to graduate under the requirements of your catalog. 9www.hnu.edu Registrar

10. Student Accounts Liz Aswegan

11. Your student account must be paid in full by May 1, 2014 in order to participate in any of the Commencement ceremonies. If your account shows a balance due, you will receive billing statements during the spring 2014 term. These bills will be posted to Hawk’s Edge. 11www.hnu.edu Student Accounts

12. If you have financial aid, be sure that all of your aid is posted to your account by May 1. If you are paying via TuitionPay, be sure your final payment on April 1 is on time and that it covers your balance due. If you have a personal payment plan with HNU, your payments must be current. 12www.hnu.edu Student Accounts

13. If you have tuition reimbursement from your employer, be sure that we have your HNU Employer Reimbursement Certification form and that it covers your balance due. Any amount not covered by your employer is due from you by May 1. 13www.hnu.edu Student Accounts

14. You will receive a status update from Student Accounts regarding your eligibility to participate in Commencement during the week of April 13. You will receive a final status update from Student Accounts on May 5. 14www.hnu.edu Student Accounts

15. Your account must be paid in full before you can receive your transcript or diploma. If you have any questions about your billing statement or if you do not receive a billing statement, please contact Liz at aswegan@hnu.edu or (510) 436-1425. aswegan@hnu.edu 15www.hnu.edu Student Accounts

16. Financial Aid Office Tam Lee-Operario

17. If you’ve taken out any loans while at HNU, you are required to do Exit Counseling at studentloans.gov Who Needs to complete exit counseling? Any student who graduates, drops below half-time registration, or otherwise stops attending (even if you plan to transfer to another school) and: – Has received a federal student loan at ANY point during college including: Direct Subsidized Loans Direct Unsubsidized Loans Direct PLUS Loans – Has received a Teacher Education Assistance for College & Higher Education (TEACH) Grant 17www.hnu.edu Financial Aid

18. 18www.hnu.edu Loan Repayment Options Standard Repayment Plan - Payments are a fixed amount of at least $50 per month - Up to 10 years - You’ll pay less interest for your loan over time under this plan than you would under other plans Graduated Repayment Plan - Payments are lower at first and then increase, usually every two years -Up to 10 years Extended Repayment Plan - Payments may be fixed or graduated - Up to 25 years Income-Based Repayment Plan - Your maximum monthly payments will be 15 percent of discretionary income, the difference between your adjusted gross income and 150% of the poverty guideline for your family size and state of residence - Your payments change as your income changes - Up to 25 years Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan - Your maximum monthly payments will be 10 percent of discretionary income - Your payments change as your income changes. - Up to 20 years Income Contingent Repayment Plan - Payments are calculated each year and are based on your adjusted gross income, family size, and the total amount of your Direct Loans. - Your payments change as your income changes - Up to 25 years Income- Sensitive Repayment Plan - Your monthly payment is based on annual income - Your payments change as your income changes - Up to 10 years

19. Studentaid.ed.gov Will give you more information on the different repayment plans Repayment Estimator to determine your monthly and total payments with each plan Loan Consolidation information National Student Loan Data System- NSLDS.ed.gov – What federal student loans you have taken out – Your loan periods – Your loan servicer SALT- Saltmoney.org A membership program created by a non profit organization Through HNU, SALT gives you access to trained loan counselors to help you with: – Locating student loan information – What to do if you’re struggling with your payments – The impact of postponing repayment – Understanding your loan payment options – Using deferment or forbearance to postpone repayment 19www.hnu.edu Financial Aid

20. Commencement Guide Lauren Avina

21. A copy of this guide is located: http://www.hnu.edu/studentLife/commencement.htmlhttp://www.hnu.edu/studentLife/commencement.html Email us at: HNUCommencement@hnu.eduHNUCommencement@hnu.edu 21www.hnu.edu Guide- pg. 1 Liz Aswegan Student Accounts Manager 510.436-1425 aswegan@hnu.edu Hester 16 Uta Lorenzen– Rascon University Registrar 510.436.1134 lorenzen@hnu.edu Hester 17A Lauren Avina International Student Advisor & Campus Events Coordinator 510.436.1356 avina@hnu.edu Soda Commons 2

22. March 22- Picture Day 10-3pm (academic attire provided for you) April 3- All attire information due online to Herff Jones May 1- Student Accounts Payment Deadline May 14- Rehearsal 6pm May 16- Mass 4pm May 16- Graduate Ceremony 6:30pm May 17- Undergraduate Ceremony 4:30pm 22www.hnu.edu Guide- pg. 2

23. Order Announcements & Academic Attire at: Herffjones.com/college/hnu Academic attire consists of: black gown (size determined by height and weight), mortar board cap (one size fits all), tassel, and degree-specific hood (or a stole for Credential and Certificate students). If you do not complete your academic attire request by April 3, you may submit a late request, but you will be charged a $15 late fee that will be billed to your student account. 23www.hnu.edu Guide- pg. 3

24. MassGraduate CeremonyUndergraduate Ceremony Friday, May 16- 4pm McLean Chapel Academic gowns and hoods are worn for the Mass. Participation in the Mass is optional. Friday, May 16- 6:30pm Corrigan Courtyard Each student will receive parking permits at the rehearsal. Tickets will only be distributed if it rains and the ceremony moves to Tobin Gym. Saturday, May 17- 4:30pm Corrigan Courtyard Each student will receive parking permits at the rehearsal. Tickets will only be distributed if it rains and the ceremony moves to Tobin Gym. 24www.hnu.edu Guide- pg. 4

25. Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 14 @ 6pm Check-in begins at 5pm in front of the Library If you are unable to attend please contact Sister Carol Sellman sellman@hnu.edu 25www.hnu.edu Guide- pg. 5

26. Questions? Sign in Fill out Grad Images Card (front & back) Sign up for Picture Day- March 22 Pick up handouts 26www.hnu.edu Next Steps