KEY DATES & LOCATIONS AT A GLANCE
Prior to Commencement Ticket Pick Up Location: Student Services, 150 Peter B. Lewis Building, (216) 368 – 2030
Prior to Commencement Cap and Gown Pick Up Location: University Bookstore, Thwing Center
Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (Graduates): 103 Peter B. Lewis Building
University Convocation: Veale Center, 9:30 a.m. This is a ticketed event.
Diploma Ceremony: Veale Center, 4:00 p.m. Tickets not required.
Speaker: Darrel Rhea, CEO of Cheskin Added Value
Graduation Reception: Peter B. Lewis Building immediately following the University-wide Convocation
Post Commencement Cap and Gown Drop Off Location: University Bookstore
Commencement Coordinator: Toni May, wsomgrad@case.edu
(216) 368 - 5559 or (216) 368-2030
Graduate Commencement Exercises
Commencement Ceremonies 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.
COMMENCEMENT REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN MARCH 1, 2009.
All orders for guest tickets for the University-wide Convocation must be made through the online registration form by the deadline of April 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST. (Open guest seating is available for the afternoon Weatherhead Diploma Ceremony; no guest tickets are required and any number may attend.)
Clear Financial Account Required: Graduates must fulfill all financial obligations to the university by May 4, 2009 to participate in Commencement. (Evening students with documented employer tuition reimbursement may participate in Commencement and will receive their diploma when the academic affairs office is notified of final payment.)
GRADUATE REGISTRATION IS OPEN MARCH 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. EDT.
University-wide Convocation Ceremony
Please arrive at the Peter B. Lewis Building Student Lounge by 8:00 a.m. on May 17, 2009 in order to attend the University-wide Convocation. A continental breakfast will be provided.
The Convocation 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. Tickets are required for guests to attend this ceremony. You must register online to attend this event.
The Veale Center will open at 8:00 a.m. for guest seating; the academic procession will leave the Peter B. Lewis Building at 8:40 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 9:30, concluding at 10:45 a.m. All guests must have a ticket to attend the Convocation Ceremony in Veale Center. Guests without tickets are welcome to view the ceremony via live broadcast in either Horsburgh Gym/Emerson Center, which is immediately adjacent to Veale Center, or on the web. Each graduate may request two guest tickets.
Weatherhead School Commencement Brunch and Class of 2009 Awards Ceremony
All graduates and their guests are invited to attend the Weatherhead School Celebration Lunch and Class of 2009 AWards Ceremony at the Peter B. Lewis Building at 11:00 a.m. following the University-wide Convocation ceremony.
Sunday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.
The Peter B. Lewis Building - Lower Level
Register now to attend the Commencement Brunch.
Weatherhead School of Management Diploma Ceremony
The Weatherhead School graduation ceremony will be held in Veale Center at 4:00 p.m. and end at approximately 5:30 p.m. Graduate arrival at the Veale Center is at 3:00 p.m.
Shuttle service will be provided continuously around campus for all Case Western Reserve University graduates and guests prior to and following all events as well as to and from parking locations.
Graduates will assemble in Horsburgh Gym in the Emerson Physical Education Center (immediately adjacent to Veale, inside the main entrance to the right) at 2:30 p.m. Faculty and staff will help graduates robe and find their seats in preparation for final rehearsal instructions and the procession into Veale Center. Please note that the success of the ceremony depends on your punctuality.
Guest tickets are not required to attend the WSOM diploma ceremony. Veale will open for guest seating at approximately 3:15 p.m. Guests may be seated in Veale Center while graduates are rehearsing.
Graduates will be individually recognized at this ceremony and family members are invited to join graduates as they walk across the stage. Family members may join graduates in the queue as they approach the stage and will then return to their seats; they may not sit with the graduates. A special program insert with the specific order of march and seating for each degree will be available to guests at the ceremony. (Make sure your guests know your degree program: MBA, EMBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Engineering and Management (MEM) , etc.)
Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations Reception
Sunday, May 17, 2009
2:30 p.m.
Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
Other Important Information
Clear Financial Account Required: Graduates must fulfill all financial obligations to the university by Friday, May 13, 2009 to participate in Commencement. (Evening students with documented employer tuition reimbursement may participate in Commencement and will receive their diploma when the student services office is notified of final payment.)
Appropriate Academic Attire
Graduates must wear Case Western Reserve University academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood) to participate in the procession and ceremonies.
No adornment of any kind is worn outside the robe or cap and no item (purse or backpack) may be carried. A small fanny pack worn under the gown around the waist is a good solution to carry such items as keys, comb, money, and personal identification (which is required for diploma pick-up). Graduates are advised to wear comfortable shoes and attire appropriate for the weather (including an umbrella if necessary).
Diplomas
Diplomas will be available following the graduation diploma ceremony. A picture ID is required to receive your diploma. May graduates unable to attend the diploma ceremony will receive their diplomas via U.S. mail following Commencement. Diplomas will be mailed to the forwarding address listed on the graduation application.
Special Accommodations for Disabled Graduates or Guests
If you require any special accommodations for disabled graduates or guests, be sure to let us know in advance. Contact Toni May, Registrar, at 216-368-5559 or wsomgrad@case.edu if you have any further questions regarding the diploma ceremony.
Photographs and DVDs
A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will receive a free proof of this photo in the mail within 14 days after Commencement Day, along with information on how to purchase additional prints.
Since professional photographs will be available, family members and guests are encouraged to remain in their seats, relax and enjoy the ceremony. To insure the comfort and safety of everyone, we request that guests not block the aisles or sightlines of others during the ceremony. A DVD of the Weatherhead Diploma Ceremony will also be available for purchase. Click here to order your DVD.
Graduation Announcements
Announcements that will serve as a means of informing friends and relatives of your achievement can be picked up from Student Services, 150 Peter B. Lewis Building. Ten announcements are being provided for each graduate, if needed more may be available at no charge.
Other Graduation Weekend Events
Executive Doctor of Management Graduation Reception
Saturday, May 16 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The Alumni House
This reception is open to all EDM graduates, their families and friends, EDM students, faculty, advisors and guests. For additional information regarding this event, contact Sue Nartkar at 216-368-1943 or san2@case.edu
Weatherhead School Class of 2009 Awards Ceremony
Sunday, May 19 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
The Peter B. Lewis Building - Lower Level
Contact Information
The Weatherhead School of Management Commencement Coordinator is Toni May, wsomgrad@case.edu, 216-368-5559 or 216-368-2030.
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