Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Important Dates

Friday, March 1: Commencement Registration Begins

All students attending any of the commencement ceremonies are required to register by April 1, 2012, at 5 p.m. EDT.

Click here to register for the university-wide convocation.


Click here to register for the School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony (open for MN, MSN, DNP and PhD only).

Wednesday, March 6

Doctoral Fitting, Gund Hall, School of Law. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday, March 15

Doctoral Fitting, Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building, School of Medicine. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday, March 20-21: Grad Fair

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

University Bookstore (216.368.2650) in its *new location* in Uptown at Euclid and E. 115

Grad Fair 2013 is Case Western Reserve University’s official “one stop shop” for all graduation information, services and products and promises “no hassle for your tassel” to members of the class of 2013 while you save time, money and begin your commencement celebration.

View details for Grad Fair.

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Monday, April 1: Registration Deadline

5 p.m. EDT Deadline for registering to participate in the university-wide commencement.

Ticket Pick Up Location (for MN, MSN and DNP graduates only): School of Nursing, Student Services, Ground Floor Room NOA44. (When tickets are ready, you will be notified via email.)

Friday, May 17: Pinning and Awards Ceremony, The Pentecostal Church of Christ, 10515 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH

1:15 p.m. Sign In/Line Up

2:30 p.m. Procession begins (led by bagpiper)

Reception Immediately following the Pinning Ceremony, Park Lane Villa, 10510 Park Lane, Cleveland, OH

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Commencement Day, Sunday, May 19

8:15 a.m.

Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (MN, MSN &DNP): School of Nursing, First Floor Lounge (Continental breakfast will be provided.)


Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (PhD): School of Graduate Studies, Tomlinson Hall


Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (BSN): School of Undergraduate Studies, Sears Building

9:30 a.m.

University Convocation: Veale Center


This is a ticketed event.

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Reception: Judson Manor, 1890 East 107th St. Cleveland, Ohio


Open to MN, MSN, DNP and PhD graduates only and their guests (children welcome) as well as alumni. BSN graduates are welcome to attend as guests. Shuttle service will be available to Judson Manor, from the School of Nursing, in front of the Wolstein Research Buillding, for all guests.

2 p.m.

Line-up for processional to School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony, Judson Manor

2:30 p.m.

Diploma Ceremony: University Circle United Methodist Church
Speaker:
Joseph P. Colagreco DNP, APRN-BC, NP (DNP '12)
Nurse Practitioner, The Liver Center Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA

Post Commencement Cap and Gown Drop Off Location: University Bookstore in its new location at E. 115 and Euclid.

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contact information

If you have additional questions or need more information, contact the Office of Student Services, 216.368.2529 or email the commencement coordinator at nursgrad@case.edu.

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