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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 2008! Below is information to help you prepare for the celebration of your academic accomplishments. 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 in September and December 2007 and those who will graduate in May and September 2008 are invited to participate in Commencement on Thursday, May 22, 2008.
- Undergraduate students who expect to complete their degree by December, or who will be within eight credits of completing their degree, must file their intent-to-graduate card with the Academic Counseling Office by Saturday, October 6th.
- Undergraduate students who expect to complete their degree by May 2008, or who will be within eight credits of completing their degree, must file their intent-to-graduate card with the Academic Counseling Office by Saturday, February 23rd.
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 25th without a late fee, or by May 7th with a $50 late fee. Forms will not be accepted after May 7th. Students who file their commencement participation form after April 25th 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 25th are eligible to receive four guest tickets for the ceremony. Tickets must be picked up by April 25th 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 12th 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 from DATES TBD. Students are required to wear a UNH cap & gown to walk in the commencement ceremony.
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 Kim Wall at 603-641-4306 or kim.wall@unh.edu.
Parking
Parking is available at the Center of New Hampshire Garage. Guests can show their event ticket for a 50% discount. The entrance is on Granite Street.
Event Schedule
3:00 p.m. Graduating students meet at the Center of NH to begin lining up
3:00 p.m. General seating begins for guests
4:00 p.m. Procession begins
4:15 p.m. Ceremony begins
6:30 p.m. Ceremony ends (estimate)
