UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Saturday December 19, 2015 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION MUST BE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ARENA BY 9:00 A.M. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL GRADUATES 1. Arrive at the arena by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of commencement. Obtain a commencement program as soon as you arrive. They will be available as you enter the arena. The program will assist you in finding your correct place in line. Do not bring large personal items. There are no storage facilities at the arena and you will not be permitted carry such items with you. 2. ASSEMBLY IN THE ARENA: See the diagram and layout on the following pages for where you will assemble. Go immediately to your assembly area (under Sections 302-306) when you get to the arena and get in your assigned row. There will be signs that indicate your College/School and your degree (bachelor/master s, PhD). Note the Colleges and Schools at the University of Dayton in alphabetical order are: A. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) B. School of Business Administration (SBA) C. School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS) D. School of Engineering (SoE) 3. Special Note for Undergraduate Dual Degrees: If you will be receiving two degrees, the procedure is for you to sit in the section that you indicated to the Office of the Registrar. When you greet President Dan Curran, your second degree will be announced. You will receive one folder from Provost Paul Benson. Upon request from the Registrar s office, an additional folder will be mailed to you via regular postal services. 4. During the ceremony, degrees will be conferred in the order listed in the program. At the proper time, the Dean of your College/School will request your group to stand. The President will then acknowledge the entire group. After the presidential acknowledgment, you may move the tassels from the right side to the left side of your cap. 5. Marshals will direct you to the front of the stage to receive your diploma from the President and Provost. Remember, a photographer will take your picture as you receive your diploma. Return to your seat as indicated by the marshals and be seated. You are expected to remain in your seats until the commencement exercises are completed. 6. At the end of the ceremony, join in singing the UD Anthem (words on the last page of your program). Remain standing as the stage party and the faculty recess. Marshals will lead you in the recessional. 7. Graduation ceremonies begin promptly at 9:45 am. You must be at the University of Dayton Arena by 9:00 am to give yourself adequate time to get into your assigned row. Ask a marshal for assistance if unforeseen circumstances result in you being late for your graduation. 1
8. A professional photographer will be taking pictures of all graduates. You will be contacted at a later date and given the opportunity to purchase a photograph of your graduation. 9. Graduation is a time for both joy and respect, but the event is formal and follows decorum. Please respect your fellow graduates and refrain from inappropriate celebration. THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS! Donald V. Chase PhD, P.E., University Marshal ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS All graduates go to the West side of the Arena, assemble in the concession area under Sections 302-306. Line up in order in your assigned row as listed below. All non-graduates are asked to please leave the assembly area no later than 9:30 a.m. University marshals will sweep the area of non-graduates The Processional will begin promptly at 9:45 a. m. Under Sections 305 306 Under Sections 302-303 MA, MS, BSB/MBA, MBA, Ph.D MS Education, MS Engineering Bachelors (W-3) (W-4) (W-2) (W-1) MSEd, MS Engineering MA, MS, BSB/MBA, MBA MSEd 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 20 19 18 17 Bachelor: Business, Education, Engineering 7 8 9 10 PhD; Bachelor: Arts & Science 6 5 4 3 2 1 Assembly Degrees Line-up Area: W-1 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Ph.D Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Criminal Justice Studies, English, History, Human Rights Studies, International Studies Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Visual Arts; Bachelor of Fine Arts: Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design; Bachelor of General Studies 2
Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Bachelor of Music: Music Performance, Music Therapy; Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematical Economics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medicinal-Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physics, Predentistry, Premedicine, Psychology Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting, Business Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: International Business, International Business Management, Leadership, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations and Supply Management Line-up Area: W-2 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Bachelor of Science in Education and Heath Sciences: Dietetics, Education and Allied Studies, Exercise Science, Intervention Specialist, Pre-Physical Therapy, Secondary Catholic Religion Education, Sport Management Bachelor of Chemical Engineering; Bachelor of Civil Engineering; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering; Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Al Omari - Hamilton) Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hansen - Wroble) Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology: Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology, Global Manufacturing Systems Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology Line-up Area: W-3 Row 11 Row 12 Row 13 Row 14 Row 15 Row 16 Master of Arts: Clinical Psychology, Communication, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, Theological Studies Master of Computer Science; Master of Financial Mathematics; Master of Public Administration; Master of Science Biology; Master of Science in Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration; Master of Business Administration Educational Specialist; Master of Science in Education and Health Sciences (Ahlrichs - Corcoran) Master of Science in Education and Health Sciences (Depew - Meyer) Master of Science in Education and Health Sciences (Miller - Zweizig) 3
Line-up Area: W-4 Row 17 Row 18 Row 19 Row 20 Row 21 Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering; Master of Science in Civil Engineering; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Alanazi Bricker) Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Burada Zuo) Master of Science in Electro-Optics; Master of Science in Engineering; Master of Science in Engineering Management; Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics; Master of Science in Management Science Master of Science in Materials Engineering; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Abbadi Sama) Master of Science in Materials Engineering; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Shaik- Zhang); Master of Science in Renewable and Clean Energy 4
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