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| How can I receive a gold die
cast
medallion with the presidential seal in honor of
my achievement? |
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Each graduate
attending the 2:00 p.m. commencement ceremony
will receive a gold die cast medallion with the
presidential seal. The medallions will only be
presented to the graduates during commencement exercises.
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| Where can I buy graduation announcements? |
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Announcements may be purchased from the WSU Bookstore beginning
October 6, 2008. Orders can be made online at
http://bookstore.weber.edu/.
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| Where/when do I pick up my cap, gown and tassel? |
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Students may pick up their cap, gown and
tassel at the Lindquist Alumni Center located at
1305 41st Street, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
December 10-11, and from 7:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
on December 12. No pre-ordering or payment is
necessary. The cap, gown and tassel do not need
to be returned. If you have questions, please
call 626-7535. If you have a problem with your
cap, gown or tassel after you have received them,
return them to the alumni center for
adjustments. For problems after 1:00 p.m. on December 12,
go to the bookstore alcove in the Dee Events
Center between portals 6 and 7.
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| How can I recognize my family?
(PST Program) |
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Students who wish to recognize someone who has helped them through school
may participate in the
Putting Students Through (PST) Program. Application
deadline is December 3, 2008. The PST program will take place in the
Shepherd Union Ballroom A at
10:00 a.m.
on Friday, December 12. Call 626-6349 for additional
information.
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| Do I need tickets for guests? |
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Tickets are not required to attend the commencement exercises.
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| How do I apply to be the student speaker at commencement? |
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Graduates interested in auditioning to be commencement speaker must sign up at the
Student Activities office (UB room 250); or Dean
of Students (SC 150) by Friday, October 24th and submit a copy of a
4-minute speech and vita/resume. Auditions will
be held October 27-30. Call 626-7256 for further information.
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| Where can I park? |
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Campus parking is open to the public free of charge on
December 12. Shuttle bus service will run every 5 minutes beginning at 7:00 a.m. from
the stops around campus to the East side of the Dee Events Center on
May 2.
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| Where can I find a map and directions? |
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Weber State Map
Directions to the Weber State University Ogden Campus
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| Is a professional photographer taking commencement photos? |
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Yes. Photographs will be available for purchase through a commercial photographer. There are two opportunities to
have photos taken:
- December 10-11, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lindquist Alumni Center as students pick up their caps and gowns.
- On December 12, photos will be taken of
all graduates as they receive their diploma
covers during the Commencement exercises at
the Dee Events Center.
Proofs and pricing will be sent to the graduate’s mailing address between the first and second week following
graduation. Questions regarding your photographs should be directed to the photographer.
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| What time does the commencement program start? |
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1:30 p.m. Graduation Line-Up
Processional lines will form in the upper
concourse of the Dee Events Center. Please enter
the Dee Events Center through the East entrance
where ushers will direct you to your place in
the processional line. Check the signs for your
college. If you have a problem with your cap,
gown or tassel, go to the bookstore alcove in
the Dee Events Center between portals 6 and 7.2:00 p.m. Commencement Program
The candidates for graduation will receive a
Commencement Program as they are guided to their
reserved seats. President F. Ann Millner
will preside and announce the program. As
the candidates names are called, they will stand
and proceed as directed for the conferring of
degrees.
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| When will I receive my diploma? |
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Diplomas are mailed to December graduates after semester grades are recorded.
You can expect to receive your diploma in
mid-March. Diplomas
will be sent to the address indicated on your application for graduation unless you notify the Graduation office prior
to commencement. Students will receive a diploma cover as they walk across the stage during college convocations.
Students who cannot attend convocations exercises may obtain a cover from the Graduation office following
Commencement.
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| What services are available for individuals with disabilities? |
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Accessible Parking at the Dee Events
Center
Persons with mobility impairments may be dropped
off and picked up at the east entrance of the Dee Events
Center. Parking stalls for those with
handicapped decals are located around the
perimeter of the facility. Accommodations
for Guests with Mobility Impairments
Persons with mobility impairments should enter
through the east entrance (near the Wildcat
statue). Wheelchair seating areas are located in
sections C and U of the Dee Events Center.
Accommodations for Guests with Hearing
Impairments
A sign language interpreter will be provided at
the commencement ceremony. Seating is available
in the lower rows of section S of the Dee Events
Center. Access to this area is available via
portals 17 & 18.
Accommodations for Graduates
To make the necessary arrangements for the
commencement ceremony, graduates with special
needs who require accommodation because of a
disability are required to contact Jeff Morris,
phone (801) 626-6857, in advance. For TTD/TTY
calls, please call 626-6850.
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| Do I qualify for Honor Cords? |
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Students who qualify for GPA Honors at
Graduation may pick up their Honor Cord at the
Lindquist Alumni Center located at 1305 41st
Street, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. December 10-11,
and from 7:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. on December 12.
No pre-ordering or payment is necessary. The
policy for honors eligibility is as follows:
Bachelor Degrees:
Summa Cum Laude
All candidates with a WSU GPA of 3.9 or
above.
Magna Cum Laude
All candidates with a WSU GPA of 3.8 or
above.
Cum Laude
All candidates with a WSU GPA of 3.6 or
above.
Associate Degrees:
High Honors
All candidates with a WSU GPA of 3.85 or
above.
Honors
All candidates with a WSU GPA of 3.6 or
above.
GPA Honors is based on the student’s
cumulative WSU grade point average. GPA Honor
designations are recognized in the Commencement
Program, on diplomas and on transcripts. GPA
Honor categories for the Commencement Program
are determined by your WSU GPA at the time the
Commencement Program is printed. Your final WSU
GPA honor category at graduation is determined
by your GPA at degree posting time.
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