ALUMNI Commencement Handbook

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1 ALMOST ALUMNI Commencement Handbook

2 To the Class of 2011, It is with great pleasure that I invite you and your families to Queens University of Charlotte this May to participate in our 152nd Commencement exercises. This is our opportunity to congratulate our graduates and honor your many accomplishments. Commencement is both a time to envision new possibilities and reflect on the past. I hope you will remember your years at Queens with great fondness. Cherish the friendships you ve made, the knowledge you ve gained, and the personal growth you ve achieved. And as you embark on new adventures, I urge you to continue to live out Queens motto Not to be served, but to serve. In doing so, I know you will enrich the world, just as you have enriched this campus community. You leave Queens with the support of all our faculty and staff, and we look forward to hearing of your many successes. Congratulations and best wishes. Pamela Davies, Ph.D. President Queens University of Charlotte For updated information and complete commencement details, visit

3 General Information Student Attendance The university expects all spring graduates to participate in Commencement. If you are unable to attend, you must notify your Dean s Office in writing by April 15. August/December Graduates While not mandatory, the university encourages all August and December 2010 graduates to participate in Commencement. Please notify your Dean s Office in writing by April 15 if you plan to attend. Clearing your Account In order to participate in Commencement and/or receive your diploma, your student account balance must be paid in full by April 15. Please contact Student Financial Services with any questions at Graduate Attire All graduates are required to wear appropriate regalia for both Commencement and Baccalaureate. Underneath the cap and gown, women should wear a dress, skirt or nice slacks, and men should wear dark trousers. Dark shoes are appropriate for all. No corsages should be pinned to the gown. Regalia Orders/Pick-up If you do not already have a cap and gown, you must order them online at by March 15. Regalia may be picked up in the student bookstore with your student ID beginning April 18. There is no charge to graduates for regalia. Guests with Special Needs If you or anyone in your party requires special seating, parking or interpreter services at either a Commencement ceremony or Baccalaureate, please complete the Special Needs Form on the Commencement website by April 25. Tickets Tickets are not required for any Commencement ceremony except in the event of rain. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In Case of Rain If weather conditions do not permit an outdoor ceremony, graduation exercises will be held in Dana Auditorium in the E. H. Little Fine Arts Center. Both the Hayworth Undergraduate Ceremony and the Graduate Ceremony do not require rain tickets, as there will be plenty of seating in the auditorium. For the Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony, a limited number of rain tickets will be given to each graduate at rehearsal. Overflow seating with a closed circuit monitor will also be available for those who do not have rain tickets. Commencement Rehearsal All graduates are required to attend their Commencement rehearsal. Please check the schedule of events for your respective date and time. Be sure to bring your cap with you to practice the hooding ceremony. Parking Parking will be available in all campus lots. Baccalaureate The Baccalaureate service will be held Friday, May 6, at 4:00 pm across the street from Queens at Myers Park Baptist Church. Graduates should line up in Heaton Hall at 3:30 pm wearing their cap and gown. Please let staff know at your Commencement rehearsal if you plan on attending Baccalaureate. Photography As each graduate is handed his or her diploma, a picture will be taken by a professional photographer. A free color proof will be sent to your current mailing address, including a password for online viewing. Please visit to pre-register for more information.

4 Schedule of Events Key Presbyterian School of Nursing Students Hayworth College Students Graduate Students Traditional Undergraduate Students Associate Students All Students Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Presbyterian School of Nursing Pinning & Awards Ceremony 2:00 pm, Dana Auditorium, E.H. Little Fine Arts Center Hayworth College Undergraduate Rehearsal 5:30 pm, Dana Auditorium, E.H. Little Fine Arts Center Hayworth College Awards Ceremony 7:00 pm, Belk Chapel Hayworth College Reception 8:00 pm, McInnes Parlors, Burwell Hall Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Presbyterian School of Nursing Associate Degree Rehearsal 2:00 pm, Dana Auditorium, E.H. Little Fine Arts Center Blessing of the Hands 4:00 pm, Belk Chapel Graduate Rehearsal 6:00 pm, Dana Auditorium, E.H. Little Fine Arts Center Thursday, May 5, 2011 Presbyterian School of Nursing Associate Degree Commencement Ceremony 2:00 pm, Dana Auditorium, E.H. Little Fine Arts Center Hayworth College Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 7:00 pm, Burwell Lawn Friday, May 6, 2011 Traditional Undergraduate Program Rehearsal 9:30 am, Dana Auditorium, E.H. Little Fine Arts Center Baccalaureate 4:00 pm, Sanctuary, Myers Park Baptist Church Senior Cocktail Reception 5:00 pm, Harris Welcome Center Lawn Graduate Commencement Ceremony 7:00 pm, Burwell Lawn Saturday, May 7, 2011 Traditional Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 10:00 am, Burwell Lawn

5 How to Order Regalia Regalia must be ordered online at by March 15. You may pick up your cap and gown in the student bookstore with your student ID beginning April 18. Announcements Herff-Jones is the official provider of Queens graduation announcements. Please visit for more information or to place an order. DVD A DVD of the Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony will be available for purchase. Complete the order form included, or go to the Commencement website for more details. Class Rings You may order your class ring online at or by completing an order form in the student bookstore. Pictures A free color proof will be sent to your current mailing address, including a password for online viewing. To receive an notification the moment your photos are online, please visit to pre-register. If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact info@photospecialties.com or call

6 DVD Order Form DVDs of the Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony are available for $30. Please make checks payable to Queens University of Charlotte. DVDs will be mailed approximately six weeks after Commencement. To pre-order your DVD, please complete the form below, cut out and send with payment to: Queens University of Charlotte Attn: Commencement Office 1900 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC Name Address City State Zip Phone Quantity Please note, DVDs will only be available for purchase for the Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony on Saturday, May 7.

7 I am excited to be the first to congratulate you on behalf of the Queens University of Charlotte Alumni Association. To our students who have realized outstanding achievements both academically and personally, we welcome you to the Alumni Association. To our families who have supported the efforts of our soon-to-be graduates, we invite you to stay connected with the Queens family. All Queens graduates automatically become members of the Alumni Association following commencement. In addition, you ll belong to another special group GOLD alumni (Graduates Of the Last Decade). You are joining a vibrant community of more than15,000 alumni who live and work in 46 states and 39 countries. The opportunity to stay connected is always present. To ensure you receive invitations to GOLD events, reunions, alumni gatherings in your city, networking opportunities and to hear about the latest news from campus and your fellow alumni, be sure to keep your contact information updated at Feel free to contact the Office of Alumni Programs anytime at alumni@queens.edu or McColl School graduates can access McColl School Alumni Association information at We hope you will stay connected, and remember that wherever your life path takes you, you are forever a part of the Queens community. I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Warm regards, Claudette Brown Hall 65 President, Alumni Association Dear Future Alumni and Families, Congratulations, Seniors! As you look back on your time at Queens, you probably recall the many opportunities you ve enjoyed. From hands-on internships and international travel to dynamic classroom discussion and coffee with beloved professors, our seniors agree: Queens is a special place. We often hear our students and alumni express their gratitude for a Queens education, and this year, seniors have a chance to help others receive that gift through The Class of 2011 Senior Gift Campaign. All money raised will go to support The Queens Fund, a major source of merit- and need-based scholarship dollars that benefit 90 percent of Queens students. Help the Class of 2011 leave its legacy and ensure that future students benefit from the opportunities of a Queens education. A gift of any amount is appreciated. Visit to support the Class of 2011 Senior Gift Campaign today. Warm regards, Kaysi Winsman 09 Coordinator, Alumni Programs and Annual Giving Leave your mark Senior Class Fund 2011

8 Important Contacts Commencement Office Mailing Address: Queens University of Charlotte Attn: Commencement Office 1900 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC Registrar s Office Student Bookstore bookstore@queens.edu Student Financial Services finaid@queens.edu Herff-Jones For regalia, announcements and class rings: Photo Specialties info@photospecialties.com Deans Offices Blair College of Health James Beach, Assistant Dean beachj@queens.edu Cato School of Education Cato Dean s Office education@queens.edu College of Arts & Sciences Sally Hyatt, Assistant Dean hyatts@queens.edu Hayworth College Kevin Butler, Assistant Dean butlerk@queens.edu Knight School of Communication Rachel Widener, Administrative Assistant widenerr@queens.edu McColl School of Business Marcia Stefan, Assistant Dean stefanm@queens.edu