Graduation Procedures

(Undergraduate Students)

Please read this information carefully as there is no graduation rehearsal.

  1. Gowns will be available for pickup at the bookstore in Chrysler Hall, May 11,12,and 16-19th, from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.Honor cords will accompany the caps and gowns. If you must iron your gown, do so with a cool iron only. If you have not already purchased graduation announcements, you may do so at the Cougar’s Den or the online bookstore by accessing
  1. Honor Cords:

BBA/BS

Gold = Summa Cum Laude (3.9 - 4.0)

Silver = Magna Cum Laude (3.7 - 3.89)

Red = Cum Laude (3.5 – 3.69)

ABA

Red = With Honors (3.5 or higher)

  1. Graduation will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Please arrive at the Johnson Center in Howellno later than 9:00 a.m. A continental breakfast will be provided. Collect your name card and information card for the photographer from a Cleary representative at the registration table in the lobby when you arrive. The card will show your name, degree, major, and honors (if applicable), as they will be read by the announcer. If you have a difficult name to pronounce, please write it phonetically on the back. Valuables should be left with family or friends. Wear your cap and gown with your tassel on the right side. Leave your tassel on the right side until instructed otherwise by President Boyers during the ceremony.
  1. Take your place in line as directed by the Student Marshals in white gowns. Graduates will line up as follows (cohorts may march together):

MBA Recipients

BBA/BS Recipients

ABA Recipients

Certificate Recipients

  1. Student Marshals will direct you to your seats during the procession. Please remain standing until President Boyers directs you to be seated.
  1. A Marshal will indicate when you should go to the staging area. Upon reaching the stage, students should give their information card to the photographer and name card to the announcer. Proceed across the stage to receive your diploma cover, alumni pin, and to be congratulated by the faculty. As you exit the stage, continue on to the receiving line to be greeted by the faculty.
  1. President Boyers will confer your degree; when directed to do so, move your tassel to the left side of your cap.
  1. BBA, BS, ABA, & Certificate recipients may keep your cap, gown, tassel, and any honor cords. Diplomas will be available in Chrysler Hall immediately following the ceremony. Note: For students finishing degree requirements on 6/19/2016 & 8/14/2016diplomas will be mailed in 8 – 10 weeks of completion date provided all financial obligations are completed. A photo ID is required to collect your diploma.
  2. The Alumni Association welcomes the Class of 2016. Happily accept the congratulations of friends, family, Cleary faculty and staff, and your Alumni Association!

Commencement is scheduled to conclude by 12:00 noon.