Commencement Graduation Guide 2020 Presented by Office of

Commencement & Graduation Guide 2020 Presented by Office of University Events & Office of the University Registrar

Graduation vs. Commencement Graduation… • is the successful completion of a student’s major/minor/ concentration and the issuing of a diploma. Commencement… • is the celebration of your time and hard work at Rowan University. www. rowan. edu/graduation

Only 4 Steps Step 1: Apply to Graduate Step 2: Confirm Participation Step 3: Caps & Gowns Step 4: Guest Tickets www. rowan. edu/commencement

Step 1: Apply to Graduate Graduation Dates & Deadlines Term you expect to graduate: This means you must complete all degree/program requirements (including transfer credits, all grades, GPA minimums, special courses, internships/clinical practice, etc. ) by the end of this term. Deadline dates for student to apply to graduate: Students must apply online for graduation review via SSB, rowan. edu/selfservice. Deadline dates for Academic Advisors to review any submitted graduation applications: Dates when degrees will be awarded in system and posted on transcripts: Date that will be posted on the transcript and official diploma: Date official diploma will be mailed to you: Fall 2019 Aug. 26 – Oct. 8 Oct. 21 – Nov. 4 January 2020 December 30, 2019 February 2020 Winter 2020 Oct. 19 – Dec. 1 Dec. 7 – Dec. 18 February 2020 January 30, 2020 March 2020 Spring 2020 Jan. 13 – Feb. 21 Mar. 9 – Mar. 25 June 2020 May 30, 2020 August 2020 Summer 2020 April 6 – June 9 June 15 -June 30 September 2020 August 30, 2020 October 2020 www. rowan. edu/graduation

Step 1: Apply to Graduate • Students should meet with their advisors, review their transcripts and GRAD reports to ensure that they have met all major/minor/concentration and University requirements. • Students must apply for Graduation online through Self-Service Banner. Select “Apply to Graduate. ” • After the application is submitted, students will receive email confirmation, which should be printed and kept for their records. This email includes instructions for Commencement. • Students can verify the information on their application (diploma name, mailing address, etc. ) through Self-Service – select “View Pending Graduation Applications. ” • All Graduation information will be sent to students’ Rowan email addresses only. Please check your email often. www. rowan. edu/graduation

Did I Apply to Graduate? • You can view the Graduation Application and details that you submitted through SSB. • Review: ØName preference ØMailing address www. rowan. edu/commencement

RU Completing an Internship/Clinical Practice/Final Project/Thesis/Dissertation? • If students’ receive an incomplete grade, the final graduation review cannot occur until the IN grade is replaced. • Important! IN grades must be replaced within grade deadlines for the term of the graduation application. If the IN grade is replaced after the deadline, the graduation term will be adjusted to reflect that term. • Example – Student applied for May graduation and has an IN. If the grade is replaced by June 30 th, and meet all University requirements, they will be awarded for May 2020. If the IN grade is replaced after June 30 th, and meet all University requirements, they will be awarded for August 2020. www. rowan. edu/graduation

University Honors 3. 450 – 3. 649 Cum Laude 3. 650 – 3. 849 Magna Cum Laude 3. 850 – 4. 000 Summa Cum Laude • For Graduation, university honors are based on students’ final cumulative GPA and will be printed on students’ diplomas and transcripts. • For Commencement, university honors are based on the cumulative GPA earned at the end of the Winter term. This GPA is given to Barnes & Noble for students to purchase the coordinating honor cord and will be noted, with a symbol, in the Commencement program. www. rowan. edu/graduation

Diplomas • The final review of Spring 2020 Graduation Applications will occur during June 2020 (after all final grades are submitted). Summer 2020 applications will be reviewed/awarded in September 2020. • Students will be notified by email when their degree is awarded or if there are issues regarding their application. • Diplomas will list MAJORS only. Minors, concentrations, specializations and CUGS will appear on your final transcript. • Diplomas are mailed directly from Herff Jones and students will receive email notification when their diploma ships. www. rowan. edu/graduation

Commencement 2020 www. rowan. edu/commencement

At a Glance: Commencement Week 2020 University Commencement Ceremony & Celebration Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 3: 00 pm Richard Wackar Stadium ***Inclement Weather Date: Sunday, May 10, 2020 @ 11: 00 am Following the ceremony, all graduates, faculty, and guests are invited to Commencement Coast Celebration along North Campus Drive. Complimentary food, live music, photo ops, and graduate gifts are available. Guest tickets are required for this event. www. rowan. edu/commencement

2020 Commencement Speaker Adam Savage Host of Discovery’s Savage. Builds Editor-in-Chief of Tested Former co-host of Myth. Busters www. rowan. edu/commencement

2020 Commencement www. rowan. edu/commencement

At a Glance: Commencement Week 2020 Monday, May 11, 2020 10: 00 am at the University Green @ Bunce Hall College of Science & Mathematics and the School of Health Professions 2: 00 pm at the University Green @ Bunce Hall College of Science & Mathematics www. rowan. edu/commencement

At a Glance: Commencement Week 2020 Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10: 00 am at the University Green @ Bunce Hall Rohrer College of Business 1: 00 pm at Pfleeger Concert Hall in Wilson Hall College of Performing Arts Guest tickets are required for this event 4: 00 pm at the University Green @ Bunce Hall College of Humanities & Social Sciences www. rowan. edu/commencement

At a Glance: Commencement Week 2020 Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10: 00 am at the University Green @ Bunce Hall College of Communication & Creative Arts 1: 00 pm at Pfleeger Concert Hall in Wilson Hall School of Earth & Environment 4: 00 pm at the University Green @ Bunce Hall College of Education www. rowan. edu/commencement

At a Glance: Commencement Week 2020 Thursday, May 14, 2020 10: 00 am at the University Green @ Bunce Hall Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering 1: 00 pm at Pfleeger Concert Hall in Wilson Hall Cooper Medical School of Rowan University 4: 00 pm at the University Green @ Bunce Hall School of Osteopathic Medicine and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences www. rowan. edu/commencement

University Ceremony and Celebration 202 0 Rain Ceremonies Celebration Areas *College Ceremonies *Performing Arts Ceremony in Wilson Hall www. rowan. edu/commencement

DEADLINE to R. S. V. P. Confirm Participation in Commencement 2020: Monday, March 2, 2020 IMPORTANT: Students with remaining degree requirements must RSVP by March 2, 2020 to ensure inclusion of their name in the program book www. rowan. edu/commencement

Introducing Marching Order Software! – Confirm participation, as well as, reserve and print guest tickets in one location. – You can access Marching Order three ways: 1. Self Service Banner 2. Link at the end of the graduation application 3. go. rowan. edu/commencementparticipation – Once you access Marching Order, using duo security, you can view all eligible ceremonies, RSVP, access guest tickets and more! – Easily review and make changes to your RSVP responses www. rowan. edu/commencement

Criteria to access Marching Order: – Students who have been awarded their degree(s) – Students who apply to graduate prior to February 21, 2020 – CADP (formerly 4+1) students participating in the undergraduate portion of their program – Students with *outstanding degree requirements may participate if they meet these requirements (approved by the Provost for 2020 Commencement): • Undergrad students within 20 credit hours of degree completion • Graduate students (Master’s level only) within 6 credit hours of degree completion *Outstanding degree requirements (undergraduate and graduate) to be completed in the Summer/Fall terms. Students completing degree requirements in Spring 2021 would attend Commencement in May of 2021. www. rowan. edu/commencement

Walking But Not Graduating Form www. rowan. edu/commencement

Marching Order Student View www. rowan. edu/commencement

College Ceremony Rain Plan • In the event of a severe rainstorm, the ceremony on the University Green will be canceled. • All college ceremonies will be moved to their assigned indoor locations. – Indoor rain ceremonies will be it’s own complete ceremony – NO more streaming! • All rain ceremonies REQUIRE tickets. Inclement weather tickets will be available to download April 2020 • Inclement weather notifications will be announced the morning of Commencement, beginning at 7 a. m. , on: - WGLS-FM 89. 7 - rowan. edu - Rowan University, 856 -256 -INFO www. rowan. edu/commencement

Caps & Gowns Cap & Gowns MUST be worn to participate in the ceremonies Commencement Fair March 30 -April 2, 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. at Rowan Barnes & Noble – A representative from the gown manufacturer will be on site to assist with gown sizing. In addition, other vendors will showcase class rings, diploma frames, announcements and other Commencement-related items. Caps and gowns are available for purchase from Monday, March 30 through Thursday April 2, 2020. Caps and gowns are keepsakes and do not need to be returned after Commencement. (Cannot guarantee sizes after 4/24) Custom doctoral gowns – Contact Valerie Wojcik at 856 -881 -5954 or wojcik@rowan. edu to schedule a fitting. Orders must be placed by March 13, 2020. www. rowan. edu/commencement

Caps & Gowns – 2020 pricing Bachelor’s Cap, Gown and Tassel $ 43. 98 Master’s Cap, Gown, Silver Tassel & Hood Educational Cap, Gown, Blue Tassel & Hood Specialist Doctoral Cap, Gown, Gold Tassel & Hood $ 81. 98 $ 99. 98 Academic honor cords available at Rowan Barnes & Noble for $15. 98. www. rowan. edu/commencement

Fast Facts: Accessible Seating & Parking Seating • Accessible seating is available at all ceremonies • Seating is limited to individuals requesting accessible seating and ONE companion • Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis Parking • Accessible parking is managed by Elaina Surace in the Parking Office. Contact parking@rowan. edu for reservations and instructions. • A government-issued handicap hang-tag and/or placard will not guarantee parking during Commencement. You must contact the Parking Office for access to the lot nearest the University Green. www. rowan. edu/commencement

Additional Commencement Information • Rehearsal: Only Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will have a Commencement rehearsal. • Student and general guest parking: Lots B, C, D, D-1, O and O-1 • Shuttles/golf carts: Available throughout campus to assist guests – specifically those with special needs. • Marshals/Ushers: Rowan staff will be on hand to help you and your guests. www. rowan. edu/commencement

Additional Commencement Information • Line-up: Arrive one hour before ceremony start time and line up by major (not in alphabetical order by last name) at back of University Green. • Pronunciation of names: Spell your name phonetically on card provided by marshals. • Commencement photos: Photographers at each ceremony. www. rowan. edu/commencement

Commencement Tips • Read the Commencement website and to check back regularly for updates • Arrive early for your ceremony! • Share event details with your guests: – Campus map, parking, where to meet after the ceremony • Dress appropriately for weather • Create a plan for residential move out and logistics • Understand the rain ceremony details and guest tickets www. rowan. edu/commencement

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