1. Preparing for Graduation

2. CSU BOOKSTORE Information What is available for candidates souvenirs, diploma frames What to bring when retrieving regalia photo identification If unable to pick up regalia--a letter authorizing someone else to pick it up; letter must include your name, CSU ID# and phone number, signature and the person’s name who will pick up regalia. They must provide photo id. Need more information, phone number: 706- 568-2007

3. Financial Obligation Graduation fee – must be paid by NOW! Holds – all fines MUST be paid to receive diplomas and transcripts Loans – Exit Counseling Loan Financial Aid will notify candidates who have loans to begin the procress

4. Ceremony Information Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Columbus Civic Center Number of candidates: 600+ Number of ceremonies: 1 Times of ceremony: 6:30 p.m. Guests may begin to enter: 4:30 p.m.

5. PICTURES Photographer: GradImages Pre-register with GradImages. Website: www.gradimages.comwww.gradimages.com

6. Rehearsal Check-in: Entrance by the Administrative Offices Parking location: Lot D Times: check-in times for rehearsal: 3:45 – 4:15 (don’t be late) rehearsal times: 4:30 Marshal card: name, side, row, seat and college honors (undergraduates only; current overall gpa as of Fall 2010)

7. Honors for undergraduate Based on current overall gpa (as of Fall semester, 2010) Cum Laude 3.40 – 3.59 Magna Cum Laude 3.60 – 3.79 Summa Cum Laude 3.80 – 4.00

8. Ceremony Line up: 6:15 p.m Length of ceremony: approx. two hours Guests may begin to enter: 4:30

9. Dress Code No FLIP FLOPS Ladies: dress/skirt; pants fine if dark (brown, black or navy), comfortable shoes Men: dark pants; white or light blue shirt; tie is optional but have seen men wear them; no coat

10. Requirements for participating in ceremony To be eligible to participate in the ceremony: Graduates: All degree progress sheets in the Registrar’s Office for review No “I” on courses required to complete the degree unless it is a continuing sequence course Undergraduates: All DER adjustments in the Registrar’s Office for processing All non-course requirements met No RED or “Not Met” on DER

11. Non-Course requirements GA/US History GA/US Constitution Computer Literacy: Communication Technology Information Literacy Student Outcomes Assessment

12. After ceremony Grades due: May 12, 2011 Award date: May 9, 2011 Date grades & award date are official: May 17, 2011

13. Diplomas Only your name and degree (no majors or minors) Undergraduates will have honors; if achieved Diploma mailed: June 30, 2011

14. Dates to remember Ceremony: May 9, 2011 Diplomas mailed: June 30, 2011

15. Phone numbers & Links Financial Aid – 706-507-8800 Testing Center – 706-507-8020 Book Store – 706-568-2007 Graduation website: www.ColumbusState.edu/graduation

16. Summary Ceremony: May 9, 2011 Rehearsal Times begin: 4:30 Guests may begin to enter: 4:30 Ceremony Times begin: 6:30 Length of Ceremony: approx. 2 – 2 ½ hours