2014 Graduation Guide

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2 2014 Graduation Guide

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Vice President for Student Affairs Letter Graduation Facts Graduation Festival Clearance for Graduation Frequently Asked Questions Announcements/ Diploma Frames Class Rings ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS wishing to participate in the 2014 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY This booklet contains important information pertaining to your ceremony. Please read it over carefully as there are certain MANDATORY events where you must participate. Academic Attire Academic Attire Costs 14 Academic Degree Colors 15 Important Facts and Information 16 It is important that you adhere to the dates and times for each of the many events held during commencement week. Commencement Events Dress for Success/Interview Etiquette Dinner Nites 19 Associates and Bachelors Degree Recipients Only Commencement Rehearsals 20 Senior Gala 20 If you have any questions, regarding the content of this booklet, please call or Ticket Holders Only Senior Barbecue 20 Bachelors Degree Recipients Only Masters Hooding/Class Night 21 Masters Degree Recipients Only Congratulations! Baccalaureate Hooding/Class Night 22 Associates and Bachelors Degree Recipients Only 30 Commencement Liturgy 24 Alumni Brunch 25 Commencement 26 Other Information Yearbook Photos Yearbook Dedication Ads Alumni Association Welcome Career Services Important Facts and Information January February March April May Contact Us IMPORTANT NOTE: All pages are for associates, bachelors and masters candidates unless otherwise specified. 1

4 FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATION FACTS When is Graduation? Congratulations on your many achievements! You have the right to be excited. After many years of study, you have finally earned your coveted degree. Allow me to be the first to congratulate you on the occasion of your graduation from Molloy College. During your time here at Molloy, you have become more poised and confident in your capabilities and we are pleased to see you reach your goals. I know that you will continue to make all of us at Molloy proud of your accomplishments. This booklet contains important, detailed information for all degree candidates. The table of contents is designed to assist you in locating the information designated for your particular degree. Please read through this booklet thoroughly and discuss it with your family. Commencement is a festive time for the graduates, their families, alumni and the entire Molloy community. Please adhere to the information contained in this booklet to ensure that your commencement is a memorable one. The Office of Student Affairs is here to assist you, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. The office number is Sincerely, Robert Houlihan Vice President for Student Affairs 2 Molloy College s Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 5:30 pm at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for all candidates having completed their associate s, bachelor s, master s, or post master s degree requirements as of December 2013, January 2014, May 2014, and August Students who were awarded degrees in August 2013 and did not participate in the May 2013 ceremony are invited to participate. Who is Eligible for Graduation? As you prepare to complete your requirements for graduation, it is important to know what is expected for commencement. Each candidate for graduation is personally responsible for obtaining clearance for graduation including satisfactorily completing all general education, major related and liberal arts and science requirements. All financial obligations must be satisfied. The contents of this booklet will assist you in this process. Students who are within 6 credits of meeting their graduation requirements and have filed for August graduation (please note deadline April 1, 2014), will be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. They will not be eligible for: departmental honors, honor cords (Fourragère) or degree distinction notation in the commencement brochure. All obligations including overdue library books, tuition payments and parking violations must be settled before diplomas will be awarded, before transcripts are released and before submission of applications for professional licensing. Do candidates receive their diplomas at commencement? No, diplomas are mailed to students within a month after the ceremony. However, candidates receive a diploma cover during the ceremony. December and August graduates also receive their diplomas within a month of the award date. What happens if I have outstanding holds on my student account record? Students with outstanding holds for unpaid bills, financial aid documentation or college equipment will not have transcripts released or confirmations of their degrees released to any outside agencies or employers until cleared with all Molloy College offices. What if I am missing courses for degree requirements? Students in their final term at Molloy and taking courses at other institutions or in Study Abroad programs should anticipate the award date for their degree may be postponed to a later date. All official transcripts must be received within a week of the award date. Graduation approval is subject to meeting Molloy requirements for the degree with acceptable grades. 3

5 2014 GRADUATION FESTIVAL Plan Ahead, You MUST attend this event! Oak Hall Cap & Gown will have all commencement items for purchase, including caps, gowns and hoods. ALL Gowns must be pre-ordered online. Personalized announcements, diploma frames and plaques will be available for purchase. Class of 2014 apparel and merchandise will be on sale! Molloy College s yearbook, Chrysalis, will provide Senior Reflection forms for you to complete. Tuesday, April 15, :00 am - 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 16, :00 pm - 8:00 pm Hays Theatre 1st Floor Wilbur Arts Center Stop by anytime during these hours to begin your graduation process. The Office of Alumni Affairs will welcome you as a Molloy College Alumni and provide information on programs and benefits of the Alumni Association. Jostens will be available if you wish to order class rings. The Office of the Registrar will answer questions regarding completion of degree requirements, honors, diplomas and transcripts. One Stop Graduation Preparation! This two-day festival was developed to assist all associates, bachelors and masters students who are graduating and participating in the May 2014 ceremony. We offer the assistance of many departments and services that will help you in the various tasks and obligations associated with graduation during this time. The Career Development Center will assist you with your job search including resume writing and interview opportunities. Student Financial Services (Bursar) will answer questions regarding financial concerns. The Office of Financial Aid will answer questions regarding financial concerns such as student loan repayment, etc. The college offices and outside vendors listed to the right will be available during the 2014 Graduation Festival: Molloy s Graduate Recruiter will provide information on Molloy s various graduate programs and how to enroll in them. The Class of 2014 will provide information on Senior Week activities. You will be able to purchase Senior Gala tickets. Vote for your favorite teacher, administrator and staff member at the Recognition Awards table. The Office of Student Affairs will answer questions about senior activities and commencement, as well as hand out commencement announcements. 4 5

6 CLEARANCE FOR GRADUATION Each candidate for graduation is responsible to verify that all academic and financial requirements are met in order to graduate. Candidates must update their addresses in Lion s Den. Financial Aid: Financial Aid Student Loan Exit Counseling is required for all graduates with loans (Federal Direct Loan and/or Federal Perkins Loan), and Teach Grant Complete the Exit Counseling at: www. mappingyourfuture.org For students graduating with Teach Grant, Teach Grant Exit Counseling is also required at the site. For students graduating with a Nursing Faculty Loan, Exit Counseling is available at the Financial Aid Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at Student Financial Services (Bursar): Tuition, Fees, and Housing bill must have a zero balance. Pending Financial Aid cannot be taken into consideration. Tuition deferments must also be paid in full, resulting in a zero balance. All parking fees, judicial fines and meal plans must be paid in full as reflected on the student account Registrar: Collects Graduation Application and Graduation Application Fee. Collects diploma name, see current catalogs for policy. Notifies students and their departments once issues are identified for graduation for required courses and minimum grades needed. (Major/minor departments also conduct reviews and notify their candidates for major/minor academic and departmental requirements.) Requests students provide any missing coursework, transcripts, Challenge Exams, etc. Checks that all incomplete work is finalized by the degree award date - last date of the term. (Students with outstanding incompletes will have their degrees posted at a later degree award date, pending satisfactory completion of requirements.) Requests chairs submit any missing substitution forms or approvals. Directs students to follow-up on any information provided to resolve problems, as directed by the Registrar s Office, Graduation staff: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How soon do I need to complete my Graduation Application form? The deadlines for those candidates participating in the May 2014 ceremony are: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 for December 2013/January 2014 Sunday, December 1, 2013 for May 2014 Tuesday, April 1, 2014 for August 2014 A late charge of $25.00 will be assessed after these dates. Can I wear the same cap and gown I used for previous Honors Convocations? Yes, you can use the same cap and gown you have used from previous ceremonies. How many tickets do I receive for Commencement? For the Molloy College Commencement Ceremony, you will receive a special ticket for you to enter the lower level line up area. All guests seating is unlimited and no tickets are necessary. Where can I obtain announcements? You will receive general announcements at the Graduation Festival. Personalized announcements may be available for purchase during the Graduation Festival. 6 7

7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What do I wear at Commencement? All candidates participating in Commencement must wear their cap, gown and hood. Candidates should wear dress clothes beneath the academic robe. How long is the ceremony? The Molloy College Commencement Ceremony is approximately 2 2 ½ hours. Where can I park? You and your guests may park at the Nassau Veteran s Memorial Coliseum. You will receive one free parking pass for your car. Guests in additional cars will have to pay a parking fee. When do I receive my yearbook? The yearbook will be mailed directly to your home in the fall. Please be sure your correct address is on file. Where do I purchase my academic attire? Can more than one immediate family member hood me at Hooding/Class Night? Academic Attire will be available for purchase online at colleges/molloygrad. Yes, you may have more than one immediate family member who is an alumni of Molloy College hood you. Please remember that all hooding relatives must be in full academic attire. May children attend Commencement? Yes. Children who are accustomed to sitting still without disturbing other guests are welcome to attend Commencement. Children may not participate with graduates in the ceremonies. How many guests can I bring to the various commencement events? You can invite unlimited guests to all commencement events. (except Senior Gala) Is there special seating for family members with disabilities? Disability seating at the Nassau Coliseum is designated by the venue. Please contact the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for specific details, or coliseumconnection@nassaucoliseum.com How early do I need to arrive prior to each ceremony? It is imperative that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony except Commencement. On the day of Commencement you must arrive by 4:30 p.m. Please allow yourself additional time to find parking. 8 9

8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I am not going to complete all of my requirements by the end of the Spring semester. Can I still walk in the ceremony? Yes, but only if you are 6 credits or less from completion and have filed your Graduation Application for the summer. Any exception to this policy must be approved by Academic Affairs. It is important to note that if you wait too long to file, your name may not appear in the graduation program. Incomplete grades for coursework must be changed to letter grades prior to the degree award dates. What is degree distinction? To be eligible for any degree distinction (Graduation Honors), and beginning with those who entered in Fall 1989, students must have earned at least 60 credits at Molloy and achieved an index as shown below. Credits from Challenge examinations and Experiental Learning (EL) are not considered credits earned at Molloy. Categories of Honors: Cum Laude: Magna Cum Laude: Summa Cum Laude: index of 3.60 or better and no grade below C index of 3.75 or better and no grade below C+ index of 3.90 or better and no grade below B Can I sit with my friends at Commencement? You must sit in order by your degree during the commencement ceremony. You will be lined-up in alphabetical order for all other ceremonies. This will assist the professional photographer in identifying you and promptly getting your photos. Will a transcript be sent to me automatically? Yes. A student unofficial transcript is included with each diploma that is mailed within a month of the graduation award date. You may request additional copies of your transcript by filling out a Transcript Request Form to submit to the Office of the Registrar. Transcript Request Forms can be downloaded from the Molloy website at search keyword Transcript Request. The student s signature is required to release the transcript. Transcript requests are $5 each. The Transcript Request Form may be faxed, mailed or requested in-person. Students may indicate Hold for Final Grade or Hold for Degree and have transcripts released as soon as all grades are entered OR once the degree is posted. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where can I order a class ring? A class ring is a great keepsake of your academic achievements and heartwarming experiences at Molloy College. Rings may be ordered from Jostens. Please watch your s for dates and times. A Jostens representative will be at the Graduation Festival. Is photography permitted during the ceremonies? Guests are welcome to take photographs from their seats, but may not stand in the aisles or block the view of other guests. Only official photographers will be permitted in the roped off section and platform area. After the ceremony is completed, there will be ample opportunity for individual and family photos. A professional photographer will take an individual portrait of each graduate in front of a set backdrop, as well as a photograph of each graduate shaking hands with President Drew Bogner. The proofs of these pictures will be sent to the graduate. There is no obligation to purchase these pictures

9 ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduation from college is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Digital Graphics Imagery helps students share their exciting news with family and friends through official Graduation Announcements. Custom Personalized Announcements are the perfect way for students to announce their accomplishment. These announcements are professionally printed in the Molloy burgundy and gold foils, and enhanced with blind embossing, on heavyweight parchment paper. The inside copy is personalized with your name, degree and any other specializations you wish to share with family and friends. You may purchase these custom announcements during Molloy College s Graduation Festival being held on April 15, 2014, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and April 16, 2014, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. DIPLOMA FRAMES The bookstore is proud to offer high quality custom diploma frames from Framing Success. We currently carry three different styles: the Windsor, the Classic, and the Prestige. There are several ways that you can obtain your diploma frame: You can stop by the bookstore at any time of the year and purchase your diploma frame at the register. You can also go to our website ( and order your diploma frame either for pickup at the store or to be shipped directly to your house. Or you can visit us at our table at the Graduation Festival in April. If you have any questions about our diploma frames, feel free to call us at or us at bookstore@molloy.edu. Announcements Announcements should be mailed to family and friends two weeks prior to two weeks after Commencement. Envelopes The outer envelope, with the gummed flap, is the mailing envelope. Hand address it legibly, using black or blue ink. Abbreviations in the mailing address should be avoided: Mr. Logan Harman Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hardt 383 North Street 39 West 18th Street Louisville, KY Albany, NJ CLASS RINGS COMMENCEMENT ETIQUETTE The inner envelope should bear the name of the addressee(s) and children. This may be expressed informally as: Aunt May and Uncle Bill Molly and Robert Kelly Hanson Grandmother Place announcement in the inner envelope with the folded edge inserted first and the front of the announcement facing the flap. Place the inside envelope facing toward the back of the outside envelope when inserting. Seal securely by moistening the gummed flap. Thank You Notes A short hand-written note of thanks should go to everyone who sends a gift. Acknowledge the gift as promptly as possible after its receipt

10 ACADEMIC ATTIRE If you are ordering: ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS To order your attire, please go online and order your gown. Pay online. On or Before Monday, February 4 th You will pick up your attire at the Graduation Festival. If you order attire and DO NOT pick it up during the Graduation Festival, you will incur a $25 fee. No academic attire can be ordered after May 7, After Monday, February 4 th After Wednesday, April 17 th Bachelor/Associate (cap, gown, hood) $65.00 $75.00 $95.00 Master (cap, gown, hood) $70.00 $80.00 $ Bachelor/Associate (HOOD ONLY) $40.00 $50.00 $70.00 ACADEMIC DEGREE COLORS For all academic purposes, the edging of the hoods, the colors associated with the different disciplines are listed below. These colors are in accordance with the Inter-Collegiate Costume Code as authorized by the American Council on Education. Master of Science (Apricot) Masters of Education (Light Blue) Masters of Criminal Justice (Purple) Masters of Music Therapy (Pink) Masters of Speech Language Pathology (Silver-Gray) Bachelor of Arts (White) Bachelor of Science (Golden Yellow) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Brown) Bachelor of Social Work (Citron) Neoteric Associate Hood 14 (Black with White and American Beauty Rose striping) 15

11 ACADEMIC ATTIRE THINGS TO KNOW TASSELS -All students should wear tassels on the same side -Left side before graduating GOWNS -Gowns should be sized according to the student s height -Gowns should be approximately nine inches from the ground or just around mid-calf -Do not pin anything on the gown (i.e. flowers, ribbons, signs, etc.) -Gowns should be worn zipped at all times -Academic pins are to be worn on the left breast CAPS -All caps have the word front printed on the inside. Make sure the caps are not put on sideways or backwards MASTERS GOWNS - Have a long sleeve with a small opening for the hand CORDS & STOLES -Make sure both ends of the cords and stoles hang evenly when worn -Hint: Safety pin the middle of the cords and stoles to the back of your gown all the way at the top 16 IMPORTANT FACTS ACADEMIC ATTIRE consists of a black authorized Molloy College gown, cap and hood, honor society pins and fourrageres. Please do not wear high collars underneath your attire. Academic attire is worn at Honors Convocation, Hooding/Class Night, Commencement Liturgy and Commencement. FOURRAGERES Honor Cords (Bachelors Only) White, pink and gold honor cords are worn around your left shoulder. Blue honor cords and/or other honor society cords are hung loosely around your neck under the hood. Honor Cords are distributed at Honors Convocation, April 22nd or through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. HONOR SOCIETY PINS/NURSING PINS are attached to your gown on the upper left side. TASSELS You will receive a black tassel with your cap. Class Presidents, Academic Board Representatives, Club/Team Presidents and MSG officers will also receive a colored tassel at Mary E. Lilly Night. Tassels should hang on the left side of the cap. PERSONAL ITEMS must be locked in your car or left with your guests. They may not be left in the line-up area or worn under your gown. Molloy is not responsible for personal belongings left in your car or line-up area. UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE If you are being commissioned into any branch of the United States Military Service, inform the Office of Student Affairs in the Public Square (Room 330), immediately. COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL You MUST attend one of the sessions in order to receive your Commencement tickets as well as review the events of Commencement week. CAPS, GOWNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT Molloy College has taken another step in making the planet a better place to live. Starting this year all gowns for commencement will be GreenWeaver. This is a special gown that is made from plastic bottles. The fabric is comfortably soft. Molloy is one of the first colleges/universities in the country to use these environmentally friendly gowns. With this year s graduating class the college will be saving approximately 25,000 plastic bottles from landfills. The yarn from these gowns is made from 100% consumer plastic bottles, thus permanently removing 25,000 plastic bottles of waste from our landfill. These gowns are softer to the touch and more breathable than the traditional gown. If all the colleges in the country would use this type of gown we would remove 152 million plastic bottles from landfills each year.

12 55 Nites Thursday, March 27, 2014 Time: 8:00 pm MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. PLEASE WATCH FOR UPCOMING S! EVENTS Dress for Success/Interview Etiquette Dinner Tuesday, March 11, :30 pm Admission Charge: $20.00 Must be paid at time of registration in Student Affairs LOCATION: 7th Street Cafe 126 Seventh St. Garden City, NY Do you know how to put yourself at the top of the list of job candidates? Nervous about using the wrong fork? Still confused which glass is yours? Join us as we walk through the Ins and Outs of dining. Also, learn the Do s and Don ts of how to dress on a job interview. Learn how to carry on an effective conversation in even the most challenging situations. Formal business attire and advanced registration is required. Seating is limited so reserve your spot early by paying your $20 deposit in the Office of Student Affairs, PS Room # Nites is a senior celebration that occurs approximately 55 nights before graduation. We celebrate 55 nights in tribute to the founding of Molloy College in Come celebrate with your friends with food, music and drinks. Commencement Rehearsals Monday, April 28, :00 pm or Monday, April 28, :00 pm Tuesday, April 29, :00 pm or Tuesday, April 29, :00 pm Hays Theatre 1st Floor, Wilbur Arts Center Doors open 15 minutes prior to each rehearsal. MANDATORY EVENT Plan Ahead - You MUST attend ONE of these rehearsals. All commencement activities and events will be reviewed at these rehearsals. During the rehearsal, you will receive your commencement tickets. Each session will be approximately 45 minutes in length and will begin promptly at the time listed. PLEASE BE PROMPT AS YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER ONCE WE HAVE BEGUN THE REHEARSAL. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each rehearsal. You should plan to arrive early and begin completing the required surveys and paperwork

13 EVENTS Masters Hooding/Class Night Wednesday, May 14, :00 pm LOCATION: Quealy Hall Master Degree Candidates Only Senior Gala Friday, May 2, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm 12:00 am Cost: $50 per person LOCATION: Floral Terrace 250 Jericho Turnpike Floral Park, NY The Molloy Senior Gala is a time to socialize with friends and celebrate graduation. Dinner, open bar, dessert, favors and a D.J. will be included in the event. Gala is semi-formal so please dress appropriately. Please, NO jeans, sneakers, midriff tops, etc. Tickets will be on sale during Graduation Festival, and Graduation Rehearsals. You can also purchase tickets in the Office of Student Affairs. Senior Barbecue Class Night and the receiving of your college hood is the first evening of the celebration of Commencement Week. The President of Molloy College will hood you on this special evening. Students may receive their hoods from Molloy College Alumni if they are immediate family members (mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, husband or wife ONLY). Also, your relative must have graduated from a masters program here at Molloy College. All students participating in this event must wear academic attire consisting of gown, cap and tassel. Please remember to bring your hood with you on this evening. After this evening, hoods become part of your full academic attire. Line-up begins 30 minutes prior to the event. All participants MUST report to the Hays Theatre at 6:30 PM for last minute instructions and review. You will be seated in alphabetical order according to your degree. No guests will be permitted to congregate in the Wilbur Arts Lobby. Guest seating will begin at 6:30 PM in Quealy Hall. Monday, May 12, :00 pm 7:00 pm LOCATION: Public Square Lawn Bachelor Degree Candidates Only The Senior Barbecue is a free event. There will be music, food, free giveaways and raffles. It is the perfect time to relax with your friends right before graduation

14 Hooding Relatives Only HOODING / CLASS NIGHT EVENTS Baccalaureate Hooding/Class Night Thursday, May 15, 2014 Group A 5:00 PM / Group B 8:00 PM You will receive grouping information at the Graduation Festival. LOCATION: Quealy Hall, Rockville Centre Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Only Class Night and the receiving of your college hood is the first evening of the celebration of Commencement Week. The President of Molloy College will hood you on this special evening. Students may receive their hoods from Molloy College Alumni if they are immediate family members (mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, husband or wife ONLY). All students participating in this evening must wear academic attire consisting of gown, cap, tassel, fourrageres, honor society cords and pins, and/or nursing pins. Please remember to bring your hood with you on this evening. After this evening, hoods become part of your full academic attire. Line-up begins 30 minutes prior to the event. All participants MUST report to the Hays Theatre - 1st fllor Wilbur Arts Center 30 minutes prior to the ceremony for last minute instructions and review. You will be seated in alphabetical order. Graduates may receive their hoods from Molloy Alumni who are members of their immediate families (mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, husband or wife ONLY). During the Graduation Festival, you will notify the Student Affairs table of who will be hooding you. The following information is needed: Relative s Name: Address: Phone #: Relationship to you: Year of Graduation from Molloy: Major at Molloy: ACADEMIC ATTIRE IS REQUIRED FOR HOODING RELATIVE(S). If they have earned a higher degree after graduation from Molloy College and have the academic attire from that institution, they are more than welcome to wear that regalia. Please be sure they have cap, gown and hood from that institution. All hooding relatives will accompany the student into the Hays Theatre for line-up instructions. No guests will be permitted to congregate in the Wilbur Arts Lobby. Guest seating will begin one hour prior to the ceremony in Quealy Hall

15 EVENTS Commencement Liturgy Friday, May 16, :30 AM LOCATION: St. Agnes Cathedral Molloy College is proud to be a Catholic college. It is right and good to celebrate your graduation from Molloy with a Catholic Mass. All Molloy students and their families are encouraged to attend this important Mass of thanksgiving and prayer for your future. Alumni Commencement Brunch Friday, May 16, 2014 Immediately following the Liturgy LOCATION: St. Agnes Cathedral Pastoral Center All graduates and their families are cordially invited to attend a brunch in their honor. The Office of Alumni Relations and the Molloy College Alumni Association welcome their newest alumni at this brunch held immediately after the Commencement Liturgy. Please RSVP to the Alumni Relations Office ( ) or dfalk@molloy.edu. A great way to commemorate your graduation is by joining the Senior Giving Program at Molloy College your donation of $20.14 goes to the Jennifer Zontini 11 - Student Helping Students Scholarship give now! Go to and click on Giving. Proceed to The Molloy Fund. People of all faiths are welcome to join us in prayer on this day. We would like our Catholic students to assist us during the Mass. Please volunteer to lector, assist as a minister of Holy Communion, or in other roles. We need many people, so please contact Scott Salvato, Director of Campus Ministries by ing him at: ssalvato@molloy.edu. You can also come by the Office of Campus Ministries in the Public Square (Room 390). All students attending the Mass should arrive at the cathedral in their full academic attire by 10:00 am. Your family and friends may take their seats inside the cathedral. There is no limit on the number of people you may bring

16 EVENTS Commencement Friday, May 16, :30 PM - Procession Begins Please do not bring the following items to Commencement: CORSAGES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEACH BALLS FRISBEES CELL PHONES POCKETBOOKS There is No Smoking in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum LOCATION: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Commencement is the conferring of degrees upon the Master, Baccalaureate and Associate Degree candidates who have met the academic requirements. All students must wear full academic attire including gown, cap, tassel, hood, fourrageres, honor society cords or pins and nursing pins. Please do not wear high collars, shorts or sneakers! All participants MUST report to the designated area at 4:30 p.m. for last minute instructions, review and line-up. Procession begins at 5:30. Please allow additional time for parking. Personal items should be left in your car or with your guests. Molloy is not responsible for personal belongings left in your car. There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite. No tickets are needed for guest admission to the Coliseum. ONLY Graduates will receive a ticket to gain access to the line-up area on the lower level

17 YEARBOOK Yearbook Dedication Page To Family and Friends of all GRADUATING SENIORS A dedication page in the 2014 yearbook may be purchased by you or your family. Color photos may be included at no additional cost. The costs are as follows: Full Page: $ ½ Page: $ ¼ Page: $65.00 Please type or print your dedication. Remember, the more words you use, the smaller the type will be in the finished ad. On the back of the dedication page, please include your name, telephone number and . Return the form to the Office of Student Affairs located in the Public Square (Room 330). You may also drop them off at the Graduation Festival. Please make checks payable to Molloy College. Memo line: Chrysalis. Questions? Contact csnapp@molloy.edu or call Cody Snapp at Senior Reflections Your graduation from Molloy College is rapidly approaching. You have worked so hard to accomplish so much. Congratulations! Please take a few moments to write some thoughts about your time at Molloy and reflect on your family, friends, faculty, administrators and staff who have helped you through the years. Your thoughts will appear in a section of the 2014 Chrysalis called SENIOR REFLECTIONS. Please submit your reflection online at

18 WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Congratulations! As a candidate for graduation, you are about to join more than 18,000 Molloy College graduates who are members of the Alumni Association. Membership in the Alumni Association is free and offers a number of benefits including: access to the College s fitness center; invitations to professional development seminars; special events organized especially for alumni; participation in the Life Scholarship Program whereby alumni can audit classes; opportunities for networking with fellow alumni; access to the Career Development Center; discounted insurance, programs and event tickets; as well as opportunities to mentor current students. During your time at Molloy, you have made important decisions about your career goals and benefited from a number of programs offered as a result of the generosity of our alumni. Consider being supportive of Molloy College either as a class representative or by joining the Alumni Board. Your time and talent is invaluable. Stay connected to Molloy through your Alumni Association and enjoy all the advantages that your degree from Molloy affords you! For more information about the Alumni Association or to make a gift to the College, contact the Office of Alumni Relations, For upcoming events, visit the webpage at CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER The Career Development Center is here to assist you and answer all of your questions regarding your career and your job search. It is very important that you come in prior to your graduation so that you are prepared to start your job search early. During the spring semester, take advantage of the following services offered to graduating seniors: Cover Letter & Resume Writing Job Search Strategies & Resources Interview Prep & Practice Graduate School Application Process You can also use these additional resources to give you a jumpstart on your career! Go to and click on the resource icon: Lion s Lair is our online career management system exclusive to Molloy students and alumni! Explore jobs and internships based on your field of study and discover opportunities that match your personal interests with After College. Interview Stream is a FREE online tool for Molloy College students! All majors can access this tool for a simulated online interview, accessible with your Molloy e- mail account and a webcam from any computer and/or iphone or ipad. FOCUS2 is a self-paced online career and education planning tool. It will enable you to self-assess your career-relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. Use FOCUS2 to help you verify your choice of career field

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24 CONTACT US For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at: or