Online registration is open from March 1, 2009 8:00am EST until April 1, 2009 5:00pm EDT. Click Here to register.
KEY DATES AND LOCATIONS AT A GLANCE
Doctoral Fitting Days: March 5, Gund Hall, School of Law;
March 19, Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building, School of Medicine. Details.
Prior to Commencement Ticket Pick Up Location (for MSN and DNP graduates only): School of Nursing, Student Services: NOA44
Prior to Commencement Cap and Gown Pick Up Location: University Bookstore
Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (MSN, DNP, faculty): School of Nursing
Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (PhD): School of Graduate Studies
Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (BSN): School of Undergraduate Studies
University Convocation: Veale Center, 9:30 a.m. This is a ticketed event.
Diploma Ceremony: Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church, 2:30 p.m. (Click here for directions to Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church)
Speaker: Rick Martinez M.D.
Medical Director of Corporate Contributions and Community Relations for Johnson & Johnson
Reception: Judson Manor, 1890 East 107th Street, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Click here for directions to Judson Manor)
Post Commencement Cap and Gown Drop Off Location: University Bookstore
Commencement Coordinator: Jackie Delgado, Office of Student Services, nursgrad@case.edu, 216-368-2521
Commencement Ceremony Registration
If you plan to march in the University-wide Convocation and/or attend your diploma ceremony and did not register online, you must contact your Commencement Coordinator. Online registration is open from March 1, 2009 8:00am EST until April 1, 2009 5:00pm EDT. Click Here to register.
University-wide Convocation
Convocation for all University graduates will be held in Veale Center at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony includes the presentation of honorary degrees, a commencement address, and the conferring of degrees by the President of the University. No diplomas are given out at this ceremony. Tickes are required for guests to attend this ceremony. If you plan to attend this event, you must register online.
Guest Tickets
The University-wide Convocation is a ticketed event. Tickets are required for guests to attend this ceremony. All graduates planning to attend must register online by April 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST to reserve tickets for this event.
Once a graduate has registered they are guaranteed two guest tickets for Convocation. Graduates who are participating in Convocation do not need tickets for themselves.
School of Nursing Ceremonies Registration
All Nursing students attending any of the School of Nursing Ceremonies are requested to complete and submit the online registration by April 28, 2009. Completing this registration will help us to adequately plan for the proper number of guests who will be joining us for the School of Nursing Alumni Luncheon, Reception, and Diploma Ceremony. Begin School of Nursing Ceremonies Registration: deadline to register is April 28, 2009.
Commencement Weekend Activities 2009
Friday, May 15
2:30 p.m. Pinning
Epworth-Euclid University Methodist Church
1919 East 107th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Students should arrive by 1:30 p.m. to line up.
Reception
Immediately following the Pinning ceremony in the Lower Level –Great Hall
Saturday, May 16
Nursing Alumni Luncheon
12:00 noon. – 2:00 p.m Alumni Luncheon & Alumni Awards Ceremony
Intercontinental Hotel & Conference Center
9810 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH
Graduate and undergraduate nursing students are invited to attend the Nursing Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, May 16, at 12 noon, at the Intercontinental Hotel and Conference Center, where they will receive complimentary lunches courtesy of sponsoring School of Nursing Alumni. Guests of graduates must purchase tickets. Online registration is not available for this event. Graduates will receive details and reservation information directly from the Nursing Alumni Relations Office via an invitation in April.
All undergraduate nursing students are required to first attend the Commencement rehearsal from 9:30 – 10:30, and are invited to the Senior Send-Off immediately following the rehearsal. Graduates and their families are encouraged to then attend the noontime Nursing Alumni Luncheon. After the undergraduate rehearsal, shuttle transportation to the Nursing Alumni Luncheon for graduates will be provided from Adelbert Road in front of One-to-One Fitness Center at 11:30 a.m Please call the Alumni Relations Office at 216-368-4416 with questions regarding the Nursing Alumni Luncheon.
Sunday, May 17
8:00 a.m. Light breakfast
School of Nursing, First Floor Lounge
Robing for Convocation (MSN, DNP, faculty)
School of Nursing, First Floor Lounge
Robing for Convocation (BSN, PhD)
BSN: see School of Undergraduate Studies Information
PhD: see School of Graduate Studies Information
8:45 a.m. Line-Up for Processional to Veale (MSN, DNP, faculty)
School of Nursing, First Floor Lounge
8:45 a.m. Line-Up for Processional to Veale (BSN, PhD)
BSN: see School of Undergraduate Studies Information
PhD: see School of Graduate Studies Information
9:30 a.m. Convocation
Veale Center
See Information for Graduates page for ticket distribution information.
11:00 a.m. Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony
Veale Center
No tickets necessary- Graduate students and their guests will leave Veale Center following the Convocation, making additional seating available for guests of undergraduates.
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Nursing School Reception
Judson Manor
1890 East 107th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Open to BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD graduates and their guests (children welcome) as well as alumni.
Shuttle Service will be available to Judson Manor, from the School of Nursing, in front of the Wolstein Buillding, for all guests.
2:00 p.m Line-up for processional to School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony
Judson Manor
Graduates and faculty participating in the Nursing School Diploma Ceremony (BSN, MSN, DNP) will line up after the Reception. Students will march to Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church, led by a Bagpiper. Graduates and faculty not attending the morning Convocation can robe in Judson Manor.
2:30 p.m. School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony
Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church, 1919 East 107th Street
Shuttle transportation to the FPB School of Nursing ceremony for PhD Nursing graduates and family members will be available after their diploma ceremony from Adelbert Road next to One-to-One Fitness Center.
If you have additional questions or need more information, contact the Office of Student Services, (216) 368-2529 or e-mail the Commencement Coordinator at nursgrad@case.edu.
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