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Undergraduate Students
Welcome graduating students. Commencement is an opportunity for family and friends to share and celebrate your accomplishments. So get ready for some serious admiration as we celebrate Commencement 2009! Below is information to help you prepare for the celebration. You will also receive a letter in March 2009 with more information about commencement and how to register to participate in the ceremony.
This page contains information for undergraduate students. If you are a graduate student please use the graduate student link on the right of this page.
- Eligibility to Graduate
- Participate in Commencement
- Guest Tickets
- Cap & Gown
- Diploma
- Special Needs
- Parking
- Schedule of Events
Forms
Eligibility to Graduate
Students who graduate from UNH Manchester in September and December 2008 and those who will graduate in May and September 2009 are invited to participate in Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2009.
- Undergraduate students who expect to complete their degree by May 2009, or who will be within eight credits of completing their degree, must file their intent-to-graduate form with the Academic Counseling Office by Saturday, February 21, 2009.
How do I Register to Participate in Commencement
Students who wish to participate in the commencement ceremony must complete a commencement participation form with the Registrar's Office by Friday, April 24th without a late fee, or by May 8th with a $50 late fee. Forms will not be accepted after May 7th. Students who file their commencement participation form after April 24th are not guaranteed guest seating tickets.
Guest Tickets
Guests will be required to present a complimentary ticket for seating. Guests who do not have tickets are welcomed to stand. Students who filed a commencement participation form by April 24th are eligible to receive up to five guest tickets for the ceremony. Tickets must be picked up by April 24th at the Registration Office after which they will be put back into the general ticket pool. Depending on availability, three additional tickets per student may be available the week of May 11th on a first come, first serve basis.
Where do I Purchase a Cap & Gown?
Undergraduate students may purchase their UNH cap & gown at the UNH Manchester Bookstore beginning on April 15. Students are required to wear a UNH cap & gown to walk in the commencement ceremony. Students graduating with honors may pick up their gold tassel in the Registration Office.
Diplomas
Bachelor and Master Degree candidates receive an empty diploma cover during the ceremony. Actual diplomas are mailed, pending verification of transcripts, ten weeks later. Please call the Registrar's Office if you have any questions regarding transcripts or diplomas, 603-641-4136.
Students or Guests with Special Needs
The commencement participation form has a space where you can provide us with information regarding special accommodations for you or your guests. Please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the ceremony so we can best assist you. UNH Security Officers and ushers will be available during the ceremony to offer additional assistance. Contact Susan Prindiville at 603-641-4136 or susan.prindiville@unh.edu.
Parking
Parking is available at the Center of New Hampshire Garage. The entrances are on Granite Street and on West Central Street.
Event Schedule
3:00p.m. - Graduating students meet in Salon A at the Center of NH to begin lining up
3:00p.m. - General seating begins for guests in the Expo Center
4:00p.m. - Procession begins
4:15p.m. - Ceremony begins
6:00p.m. - Ceremony ends (estimate)
