June 2012 GRADUATION (undergraduates)

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1 June 2012 GRADUATION (undergraduates) Graduation Ceremony, Sunday, June 24 at 2 pm (Graduates report at 1 pm) Georgia Dome The following information is provided to assist you with the graduation process. ATTENTION: ONLINE STUDENTS If you initially enrolled online (not at a campus or center) you only need to complete: 1. Graduation Application at 2. Career Services two forms, found in the following pages You do not need to complete the Clearance Form or do the Exit Loan Counseling. Frequently Asked Questions Instructions for Completing the Graduation Application Graduation Application Form Graduation Information Timeline Graduation Ceremony Georgia Dome Layout Career Services Clearance Form Exit Loan Counseling Senior Days Jostens Photo Session Head Shots If you still have questions after reviewing this information, please contact: Alan Wells awells@devry.edu NOTE: There is no secured place for purses or personal items.

2 June 2012 Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is there a graduation ceremony rehearsal? No, there is not. Please be at the Georgia Dome by 1 pm on June 24 with your academic attire. You will be given instructions about the ceremony at that time. How many persons can be invited to the ceremony? There is no limitation on guests. Do my guests need invitations or tickets to get into the ceremony? No, they do not. Is there adequate parking? Yes. How long is the ceremony? Approximately 2 hours. When should I complete my Graduation Application? - If you are a full-time student, have less than 20 credit hours to graduate and are preparing to enroll in your final class (es). - You are a part-time student, have less than 10 credit hours to graduate and are preparing to enroll in your final class (es). If I have honors, when do I receive my honor cord and tassel for academic achievement? Upon check-in at the ceremony. If I cannot attend graduation, and I have academic honors, how can I get my honor cord and tassel? After the ceremony, contact Arlene Medeiros at or amedeiros@devry.edu. Can more than one diploma be ordered? No,only one. When can I expect my diploma? Approximately 8 to 10 weeks after the graduation ceremony, if you have not already received your diploma.

3 Instructions for Completing the DeVry University Graduation Application (Only if you have not already completed your Graduation Application) If your Graduation Application is not submitted by May 14, 2012 your name may not be on the commencement program. The Graduation Application is an official document used for the following purposes: To audit your curriculum records to ensure that you have met the requirements for graduation. To list your name on the commencement/graduation ceremony program. To order your diploma. Step 1: Please print a copy of the Graduation Application form (next page). Step 2: Complete the top portion of the application and attach a copy of your Degree Navigator full report with course status. Step 3: Submit application and Degree Navigator full report to Academics or fax to: Alpharetta students Decatur students Cobb DVUC students Gwinnett DVUC students Henry County/Stockbridge DVUC students Step 4: Application and Degree Navigator report will be reviewed for approval. Step 5: You will be notified after your application has been reviewed and is ready for pick up in Academics or at the DVUC. You may request to have a copy faxed to you by checking the appropriate box on the application form and supplying a fax number. A copy will be mailed within 10 days if not picked up. Online Students (including DV ON DCTR students) need to complete an application at NOTE: Failure to complete your Graduation Application could result in postponing your graduation date.

4 DeVry University/Georgia Graduation Application All candidates for graduation must submit this form to Student Central or the DeVry University Center (DVUC) prior to the beginning of their final term (fax numbers at bottom of page). This form is used to: (1) Identify remaining courses needed to complete your degree requirements, (2) Identify how your name should be listed on the program, and (3) Order your diploma. 1. Term of Graduation [check one semester/ ceremony]: June Ceremony December Ceremony 2. Name: PRINT your name exactly as you wish it to appear on your diploma DeVry Student ID Number Year 3. Phone: Home Work Address 4. Diplomas will not be available for pickup. Please provide address where you would like your diploma mailed: Street Address and Apt. Number City State Zip Code 5. I hereby petition DeVry University for the following degree: Associate of Applied Science in Electronics & Computer Technology Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration Associate of Applied Science in Web Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Track: Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Game and Simulation Programming Bachelor of Science in Network & Communications Mgmt. Bachelor of Science in Technical Management Track: Master of Science in Educational Technology 6. I will require the following disability assistance at commencement: 7. By signing this form, I acknowledge I understand the following: I must satisfactorily complete all program requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 This petition does not constitute a contract between myself and DeVry University Participation in the end of term commencement ceremony does not constitute an affirmation that a degree will be conferred to me. My signature serves as consent to the use of my name in the Commencement program and to being photographed during the event. I also understand that such photographs may be used by DeVry University in marketing and promotional materials. Student s Signature: Check here for a return fax. Date: Send to fax number: 8. Academics: Additional Courses Needed to Satisfy Degree Requirements after successful completion of currently enrolled courses with a D or better: Course Number Credit Hours Course Number Credit Hours Approved Not Approved Reason: Dean s Signature: 42 hour Upper Division Requirement Met / BSTM ONLY FAX NUMBERS for students to fax completed applications: Alpharetta Campus: Decatur Campus: Cobb DVUC: Gwinnett DVUC: Stockbridge DVUC: ONLINE students (including DV ON DCTR students) must go to to complete their application. Date:

5 June 2012 Undergraduate GRADUATION INFORMATION TIMELINE DATE ITEM *DEPARTMENT May 1 Meet with your Career Services Advisor Career Services Senior Days vendor: Jostens (order Alpharetta May 1 cap/gown/tassel, announcements, ring, etc.) 3 7 pm Also, you may speak with a DeVry Academics representative regarding relevant issues Senior Days vendor: Jostens (order Decatur May 2 and 3 cap/gown/tassel, announcements, ring, etc.) 1 7 pm Also, you may speak with a DeVry Academics representative regarding relevant issues May 14 Deadline to submit Graduation Application. If not, (see Graduation submitted, your name may not be on the Application Instructions) commencement program May 25 Deadline to order Academic Attire Jostens June 1 Begin Clearance Form Student Central June 4 Exit Loan Counseling - see attached See attached June 15 Turn in completed Clearance Form Student Central June 20 Photo Session, Head Shots (optional) Alpharetta June 21 Photo Session, Head Shots (optional) Decatur SUNDAY Graduation Ceremony Georgia Dome June 24 Atlanta, GA 2 pm NOTE: Graduates arrive at 1 pm *When campus location not specified, available at both campuses.

6 DeVry University GRADUATION CEREMONY DATE : Sunday, June 24, 2012 TIME: 1 pm Graduates Arrive 2 pm Ceremony PLACE: Georgia Dome One Georgia Dome Drive Atlanta, GA Telephone: DRESS Men: White shirt with tie, dark trousers and dark shoes. Please, no tennis shoes or sandals. Graduation gowns are fitted to wear with no jacket underneath. Women: White blouse, dark skirt, dress or slacks, dark shoes. High Heels are not advised because you will be walking up and down steps. NOTE: Only symbols of academic achievement and/or organization awards, such as academic medallions, and/or honor cords, are to be worn on top of the graduation gown. TASSELS At the beginning of the ceremony, tassels are placed on the RIGHT side of cap. The ceremony of moving the tassels occurs when graduating from your associate or bachelor s degree. PHOTOGRAPHS Sure Shot professional photographers will take two pictures of you during the ceremony. The pictures may be viewed and ordered online DeVry is the password. Photographs will follow the same order of the Commencement Program and will be available for viewing/ordering June 26 through July 31. IMPORTANT NOTES Please be respectful of your fellow graduates; no use of electronic devices: talking or texting during the ceremony. The ceremony will last about two hours please plan your day accordingly. There is no secured place for purses or personal items. Please ask your guests to arrive on time in order to enjoy all of the ceremony. Guest seating is first come first serve. Upon check-in, you will be given your name card reflecting academic honors, when applicable. On stage you will give your name card to the graduation announcer. If you have academic honors, you will be given an honors cord and tassel at check-in. Academic honors announced during the ceremony reflect the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of the completed Fall 2011 semester. Diplomas will be mailed approximately 8 to 10 weeks after the ceremony and reflect honors from your final CGPA. Your guests safety is important to us. Guests may take pictures/videos from their seats; however, they will not be permitted to leave their seats for this purpose while inside the Center.

7 FOR GUESTS OF THE DEVRY/KELLER COMMENCEMENT June 24, pm (Graduates to Arrive at 1pm) Directions to The Georgia Dome s Gate D FROM SILVER LOT Exit the Silver Lot and east (right) towards Lower Gate D, across from the Red Parking Deck. You will pass the Georgia Dome Box Office on your right. FROM ORANGE LOT Exit the Orange Lot by crossing Georgia Dome Drive, towards the Dome. The Orange Lot is directly across from Lower Gate D, across from the Red Parking Deck. FROM RED DECK Exit the Red Deck by taking the 3 rd Level MARTA Bridge that will take you to Lower Gate D. FROM MARTA The Georgia Dome MARTA Station will drop you off directly at Lower Gate D. Get off the MARTA platform, and take the stairs up to the Georgia Dome s Gate D.

8 . Career Services - Update Form E Campus: Name: DSI: Grad Date: Degree: Issue Date: Reissue Date: To provide the best possible employment services, we need to remain updated on your job search efforts and employment situation. Please check all that apply, fill out any current employment information, sign and date it at the bottom and return it in the postage paid envelope. Thank you! ARE YOU EMPLOYED? PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY I am employed full-time in my degree field I have two part-time jobs in my degree field I am employed outside of my degree field I am self-employed (Must provide documentation) I am employed part-time in my degree field I am employed part-time in my degree field and am seeking a full-time opportunity only with my current employer I am not employed DO YOU STILL REQUIRE ASSISTANCE FROM THE CAREER SERVICES DEPARTMENT? PLEASE CHECK ONE I am employed and I would like to access job leads on HireDeVry, but do not want the Career Services staff to contact me every two weeks or refer my résumé to employers. I am not employed, but I do not wish to take advantage of the Career Services office at this time. I am choosing to remain with my current employer and will not require assistance from Career Services at this time. I am still seeking employment. Please continue to assist me. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT Company name: Address: City/State/Zip: Contact/Supervisor s Name: Accept Date: # of hours/week: Work Phone: Contact/Supervisor s Address: Job Title: Job Duties: 1: 2: 3: 4: The position is expected to last at least 90 days: Yes No Position is: (please choose 1) Temporary Temporary to Permanent Permanent Base Salary: $ Company Car: Yes No Other Guaranteed Income: Freelance/Self-Employed Documentation: YOUR INFORMATION Graduate s Signature: Date: Address: City/State/Zip: Day Phone: Evening Phone: I m interested in returning to campus as a guest speaker: Yes No ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES Your name and the date should be entered below. Please enter an X in the box titled Electronic Signature. The X will serve as your electronic signature. Students Name (Print): Electronic Signature: Date: For office use only: Status Code: Source of Info: Source of Lead:

9 DeVry University Career Services Every graduating DeVry student is REQUIRED to register with Career Services to be cleared for graduation. This includes completing contact information, job information if applicable, and meeting with a Career Advisor which may require an appointment. Requirements also include graduating job seekers to be in contact with Career Services at least once every two weeks until employment has been secured or up to six months after graduation. DeVry Career Services assist graduates in their career search. To meet this challenge, a close cooperative effort between Career Services and the graduate is essential. Subsequently, Career Services provides the following services and resource materials: Career Advisement Advisors assist graduates in all facets of the degree related job search including self- evaluation, personal marketing strategies, résumé and cover letter critiques, interviewing techniques and more. Mock Interviews Conducted by Advisors, offered to students in order to provide preparation for successful interviewing. Resource Materials/Equipment Faxing, pre-assembled résumés mailing, and career search resources; including career sites, sample résumés, sample cover/thank you letters and more. Job Leads Current grads and alumnus can utilize HireDevry, the DeVry University Career Services Student System, to build a profile, upload résumés, and view job leads. For job seeking, current graduates, uploading résumés is one of the key components in allowing Career Services to assist in a successful search for degree related positions through résumé referrals. Career Fairs Two career fairs per year are open to any DeVry or Keller student or alumni. Info Sessions/Onsite Interview These events are effective methods for employers to connect with candidates on the employer s terms. These events are periodic and based upon the request of the employer. You can also visit our website at to learn more about Career Services.

10 ATLANTA METRO CAREER SERVICES TEAM Brian Shadix - Director of Career Services , bshadix@devry.edu Mark Hageli - Associate Director of Career Services , mhageli@devry.edu Career Advisors: Christine Gist - Senior Career Advisor , cgist@devry.edu Programs: Last names A-C for BSBA, BSTM, BSM, ACCT, COMM, BSJA Eric Mukundi - Career Advisor , emukundi@devry.edu Programs: Last names D-J for BSBA, BSTM, BSM, ACCT, COMM, BSJA Allison Ward - Career Advisor , award@devry.edu Programs: Last names K-Q for BSBA, BSTM, BSM, ACCT, COMM, BSJA Stashia Emanuel - Senior Career Advisor , semanuel@devry.edu Programs: Last names R-Z for BSBA, BSTM, BSM, ACCT, COMM, BSJA Todd Dorsey - Career Advisor , tdorsey@devry.edu Programs: GSP, WGD, MDD, CIS Danielle Quarterman - Career Advisor , dquarterman@devry.edu Programs: HIT/HSM Terry Gumbs - Senior Career Advisor , tgumbs@devry.edu Programs: BMET, CET, ECT, EET, NCM, NSA Contact Information: Alpharetta Career Services Office - (770) Decatur Career Services Office - (404) DVUC Career Services Office - (770)

11 CAREER SERVICES Career Declaration Worksheet The Career Declaration Worksheet is designed to help you start thinking about your career goals and how you intend to utilize your Degree. The information you provide will be very useful to Career Services in assisting you with formulating your career plan. It is important for you to complete this worksheet so that he/she can provide you with the best possible guidance on your career path. This form is not an official declaration of your concentration or other specifications. You can change any of your responses at any time. If your preferences change, it is important for you to talk with your advisor and update the relevant information as soon as possible. Name: Date: Degree/Concentration: Graduation Date: Strengths: (if applicable Languages, Protocols, Software Applications, Hardware, and Operating Systems, etc ) Years of Relevant Experience: If NO experience - Did you do an Internship? If YES, where and what did you do or learn? Positions & Functional Areas: Rank your preferred functional area(s) and then identify and/or describe a specific position(s) within each. Example: Marketing/Sales Pricing Analyst. Example: Networking Network Technician. Be as specific as possible Geographic Region: Rank the following locations from most preferred (start with 1 ) to least preferred (please no less than 4). Do not rank areas that you would not consider. Area Rank Primary Reason(s) or Interest(s): Family ties, key industry, or company location, etc. Rank Atlanta Southeast Mid-Atlantic Northeast Midwest Southwest International (specify)

12 CLEARANCE FORM June 2012 Graduation DeVry University Undergraduates Clearance Will Begin on June 1 Congratulations! You re so close to the finish line. Please complete this form before you will be eligible to receive your degree. Name Student Number Program Phone Number Campus/Center Location Please bring your Student I.D. to each of the departments listed below in Sections I & II: SECTION I Department Cleared Date Authorized Signature Academics (Graduation Application) Career Services (Please schedule an appointment) Library E-Lab Stockroom (all electronics & telecommunications students only) IT Department (ECT students only) SECTION II Student Finance Department Student Accounts Student Loan Exit Cleared Date Authorized Signature Return completed form to the Student Central Office (campus) or to the Operations Support Coordinator (center) by Friday, June 15, 2012.

13 To: From: Re: June 2012 Prospective Undergraduates Student Finance Department - Leadership EXIT LOAN COUNSELING Federal law requires that Exit Loan Counseling be provided for student loan borrowers as they graduate or withdraw from school. For this reason, it is a mandatory step for graduation clearance. Exit Loan Counseling for DeVry, Georgia students scheduled to graduate June 2012 will begin June 4, Please see the following information sheet for further details. You may attend any of the scheduled Exit Loan Counseling sessions. If you have not received student loans, you are NOT required to attend these workshops. If you have questions, please direct them to: Student Central in Alpharetta (770) Student Central in Decatur (404) Thank you for your cooperation.

14 June 2012 GRADUATES Metro GEORGIA STUDENT LOAN EXIT COUNSELING SESSIONS Exit Counseling for a student loan borrower is a Federal requirement. Your attendance at a session is not optional. Exit Counseling for Georgia students scheduled to graduate in June 2012 will be conducted during group sessions beginning the week of June 4, You will find the dates, times, and room numbers listed below. Please RSVP for the session that best fits your schedule to Financial Literacy at ATLfinancialliteracy@devry.edu. Because Exit Counseling takes approximately on (1) hour, it is important for you to attend one of the scheduled sessions. Failure to attend Exit Counseling will prevent your completion of the Student Finance clearance process. Please arrive on time, and be prepared to provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references. Don t be late! Arrival more than 10 minutes late will require that you reschedule for another session. LOCATION: ALPHARETTA Congratulations on your achievement! DATE TIME ROOM# LOCATION: DECATUR Monday, June 4, 2012 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Saturday, June 9, 2012 Monday, June 11, 2012 Saturday, June 16, :30pm 5:30pm 10:00am 5:30pm 10:00am LOCATION: GWINNETT LOCATION: COBB Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Friday, June 8, 2012 Saturday, June 9, 2012 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Saturday, June 16, 2012 Wednesday, June 13, :00pm 6:00pm 3:00pm 10:00am 5:30pm 10:00am 5:30pm Gradfest Gradfest LOCATION: HENRY Tuesday, June 12, :00pm Thursday, June 14, :30pm Perkins Loan Recipients: If you have received a Perkins Loan, after June 1, you will receive an after graduation advising you to go to to complete the Perkins Exit Counseling online.

15 Academic Attire JOSTENS Jostens is the exclusive vendor for your graduation academic attire, personalized announcements, etc. Please contact Jostens to place your order which will be shipped to your home address. Options for ordering: Online: (see website for specific deadlines to order online) By Phone: You may go to to view all items and prices. The Deadline for ordering attire online is May 25, You can purchase attire with a late fee until June 8, 2012 IF YOU WANT TO MARCH AT THE CEREMONY, YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR ACADEMIC ATTIRE (GOWN/CAP/TASSEL) AND BRING IT WITH YOU THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY. IF ITEMS ORDERED REQUIRE CORRECTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE JOSTENS 800# ENCLOSED WITH YOUR ORDER.

16 SENIOR DAYS - Jostens (undergraduates) Alpharetta Campus: May 1 3pm 7pm Decatur Campus: May 2 May 3 1pm 7pm Graduation is just around the corner! The commencement ceremony celebrates the culmination of years of hard work, effort and accomplishment. Jostens is DeVry University s exclusive vendor for your graduation items. During the oncampus Senior Days you may order your academic attire (cap/gown/tassel), announcements, ring, etc. from Jostens. Also during Senior Days, you may speak with a DeVry Academics representative regarding relevant academic issues. COLLEGE RINGS WILL BE ON DISPLAY & ON SALE! Special ring discounts ONLY during Senior Days. Guaranteed delivery by graduation ceremony if ordered during Senior Days. JOSTENS REPRESENTATIVES WILL ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR GRADUATION ITEMS. You may go to to view all items and prices. If you do not order during Senior Days, contact Jostens to order; orders will be shipped to your home address. Options for ordering: Online: (see website for specific deadlines to order online) By Phone: IF YOU WANT TO MARCH AT THE CEREMONY, YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR ACADEMIC ATTIRE (GOWN/CAP/TASSEL) AND BRING IT WITH YOU THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY. All orders must be paid in full upon ordering. During the Senior Days you may pay by cash, check, MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover; after Senior Days, credit card only. A shipping charge will be added to applicable orders. Jostens will be your only contact to order any of these items; we encourage you to take advantage of the Senior Days on campus. IF ITEMS ORDERED REQUIRE CORRECTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE JOSTENS 800# ENCLOSED WITH YOUR ORDER.

17 June 2012 GRADUATION Photo Session HEAD SHOTS (optional) Alpharetta Campus Wednesday, June :30 pm, Commons Decatur Campus Thursday, June pm, 4 th floor Commons Bring your own academic attire $20 per package, includes shipping/handling NO CREDIT CARDS OR DEBIT CARDS Package includes: Two (2) 8 x 10 photos, eight (8) wallets and Sixteen (16) half-wallets. QUESTIONS? Photographer: Professor Linda Isabel lisabel0@comcast.net