Commencement Information
| Graduation Application |
| UT Arlington Guide to Commencement |
| • | Requirements to Qualify for Graduation |
| • | Deadlines to Apply for Graduation |
| • | Commencement Ceremony Information |
| • | Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Commencement |
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| Commencement: |
| Sunday, May 13, 2012 |
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| • | Requirements to Qualify for Graduation |
| Effective September 1, 2006, if these requirements are not met, a student will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony as they are not considered a viable candidate by the University. |
| In addition to meeting the credit hour and course requirements for a specific College of Business degree program, the student must meet the following requirements: |
| 1. All College of Business admission requirements and must be admitted |
| to a business degree program. |
| 2. Students must complete at least 50 percent of their business coursework |
| in residence. |
| 3. A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all major/concentration courses |
| required for the degree. (This requirement is for students that entered UT |
| Arlington in Fall 2001 or later.) |
| 4. Minimum GPA requirements: |
| Overall | 2.0 |
| Business | 2.0 |
| Major/Concentration | 2.0 |
| If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling the receptionist at 817.272.3368. We are located in the Business Building, Suite 107. |
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| • | Deadlines to Apply for Graduation |
| Application must be made online. Students that submit their application for graduation at least 2 weeks prior to the early registration period will receive priority registration status as graduating seniors. Click here for Application. |
| Fall Semester: |
| Application for graduation must be received 2 months prior to the end of the semester in order for the student to graduate after the current semester. The application can be submitted any time before this 2-month deadline. The deadline for Fall 2011 is September 9, 2011. |
| Spring Semester: |
| Application for graduation must be received 2 months prior to the end of the semester in order for the student to graduate after the current semester. The application can be submitted any time before this 2-month deadline. The deadline for Spring 2012 is January 30, 2012. |
| Summer Semester: |
| Application for graduation must be received 6 weeks prior to the end of the semester in order for the student to graduate after the current semester. The application can be submitted any time before this 6-week deadline. The deadline for Summer 2012 is June 5, 2012. |
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| • | Commencement Ceremony Information |
| ANY undergraduate applicant for graduation who drops a course during the Spring 2012 semester and therefore is not completing all degree requirements will not be allowed to participate in the College of Business ceremony or access commencement tickets. A final check of all undergraduate graduation applicants will occur after the Last Day to Drop and before tickets are available for distribution. |
| Effective September 1, 2006, if requirements to qualify for graduation are not met, a student will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony as they are not considered a viable candidate by the University. |
| The University of Texas at Arlington |
| College of Business Commencement |
| Sunday, May 13, 2012 |
| 12:30 pm |
| Commencement Checklist: |
| ANY undergraduate applicant for graduation who drops a course during the Spring 2012 semester and therefore is not completing all degree requirements will not be allowed to participate in the College of Business ceremony or access commencement tickets. A final check of all undergraduate graduation applicants will occur after the Last Day to Drop and before tickets are available for distribution. |
| • | Response/RSVP Card |
| If you are participating in the ceremony, YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS by completing the Response/RSVP Card and returning it to the Advising Center, Business Building, Suite 107 by (date yet to be determined). Tickets will NOT be available to any candidate whose Response/RSVP Card is not returned BY THE DUE DATE. |
| • | Tickets |
| All Tickets must be accessed online beginning (date yet to be determined). Check your UTA Email account for information and your password to access your assigned tickets. The College of Business will not have access to your password information, nor do we have tickets for you to pick up. |
| CANDIDATES PARTICIPATING IN THE CEREMONY MAY RECEIVE (number yet to be determined) tickets if a Response/RSVP Card was submittted. One ticket required per adult and children 2 years old and older. No strollers allowed. |
| ONLY IF YOU REGISTER WITH THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS INDICATING PARTICIPATION BY THE (date yet to be determined) DEADLINE WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE TO YOU. |
| • | Cap and Gown |
| The required regalia may be ordered from the University Bookstore. Announcements are also available for order online through Jostens. You should do this ASAP. Click for Fall 2011 Graduation Pricing. |
| • | Commencement Ceremony |
| Department candidates for graduation will attend the Sunday, May 13, 2012, 12:30 PM ceremony. | ||
| Candidates must report to (location yet to be determined) no later than 11:45 AM. Candidates will be placed in a predetermined order and given instructions concerning the ceremony. |
| Candidates arriving after the processional will not be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony. |
| ALL CANDIDATES PARTICIPATING WILL REMAIN THROUGH THE ENTIRE CEREMONY. |
| NO PERSONAL ITEMS MAY BE LEFT IN THE BLEACHER AREA OR CARRIED. |
| • | Diploma |
| Candidates will receive a commencement memento as their name is announced. Diplomas will be distributed from the Office of Records in Davis Hall six weeks after the ceremony for undergraduates and from the Graduate School in Davis Hall for Master's and Doctorates approximately six weeks after the ceremony, either by mail or pick-up as the candidate selected on their application for graduation. |
| • | Photographs |
| A professional photographer will take individual photographs of all graduates as they receive their mementos. They will be available for purchase online. Personal photography inside (location yet to be determined) is restricted. More detail is available on the Commencement website. The email and mailing adress you provide on the Response/RSVP Card will be used to mail photo information. |
| • | Special Assistance |
| If you are in a wheelchair, require special assistance, or need additional information, please contact Jo Ann at 817.272.3282. |
| • | Guests |
| Guests should enter (location yet to be determined) through (entrance yet to be determined). Parking lots in the (location yet to be determined) area will be open and available for parking. (Location yet to be determined) is wheelchair-accessible. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes late or without a ticket will not be admitted. |
| • | An Important Occasion |
| Commencement is both a joyous and serious occasion. We ask that members of the audience refrain from making unnecessary disturbances that would interfere with everyone's desire to see and hear all aspects of the ceremony. |
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| • | Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Commencement |
| • | How do I make sure I will receive tickets to the Commencement Ceremony? |
| Candidates are required to register with their college if they intend to participate in the ceremony. In the College of Business, this is accomplished by completing and returning the Response/RSVP Card that is mailed to all candidates. The deadline to return the Response/RSVP card and be included on the ticket list is (date yet to be determined). |
| • | Where will the ceremony be held? |
| The commencement ceremony will be held in (location yet to be determined) on the University of Texas at Arlington campus. |
| • | Where do I purchase my cap and gown? |
| Academic regalia may be purchased at the UT Arlington Bookstore. Candidates must wear appropriate academic regalia if participating in the ceremony. Undergraduate candidates may wear honor cords, medallions, or stoles related to academic honors. Make your purchase ASAP. Click for Fall 2011 Graduation Pricing. |
| • | Where do I purchase announcements? |
| Candidates may purchase announcements from Jostens. |
| • | How many Commencement guest tickets am I eligible to receive and how can I get additional guest tickets? |
| You will receive (number yet to be determined) tickets. The number of tickets received is determined by dividing the number of candidates by the number of seats available in (location yet to be determined). Those tickets are distributed online ONLY. There are no additional tickets available. One ticket required per adult or child 2 years old or older. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes late or without a ticket will NOT be admitted. |
| • | How do I access my assigned tickets? |
| Monitor your UTA Email account for commencement information from the University. The week of (date yet to be determined), you will receive an email with access instruction for tickets and your password. The College of Business will not receive information regarding any student's password, nor can we request access to it. There are no tickets for pick-up. All tickets must be printed from the ticket website by the student. You will only receive this email and have access to tickets if you have returned a Response/RSVP Card to the College of Business by the deadline. |
| • | Will there be a rehearsal? |
| There will be no rehearsal before the ceremony. |
| • | Will there be photographs taken as I walk across the stage? |
| A professional photographer will take your picture as you receive your memento. The photographer will mail/email you ordering information to purchase pictures online. Personal photography and video is permitted by guests only from their seat. |
| • | Will I be able to purchase a video of the Commencement ceremonies? |
| No, not at this time, but it may become available. Please monitor your UTA Email account and the commencement website for updates from the University regarding commencement. |
| • | What should I wear to the Commencement ceremony? |
| Dress for the ceremony is business casual. |
| • | How long is each ceremony? |
| Each commencement ceremony lasts approximately (time yet to be determined). Candidates choosing to participate in the ceremony must remain in place through the entire ceremony. |
| • | When and where do I arrive for the ceremony? |
| Candidates must report to (location yet to be determined) no later than 45 minutes prior to the ceremony (no later than one hour for Master's and PhD candidates). Candidates arriving after the processional will not be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony. |
| • | When should my guests arrive for the ceremony? |
| Doors to (location yet to be determined) will open one hour prior to the beginning of each ceremony. Seating is open and guests may claim their seats when entering (location yet to be determined) on a first-come, first-served basis. In order for all guests to have an equal opportunity to claim seats, guests will be asked not to save seats for guests who have not arrived. There will be sections reserved for disabled guests. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes after the beginning of the ceremony or without a ticket will not be allowed into the ceremony. |
| • | Are there special parking arrangements for commencement? |
| Parking for commencement is free in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional information is available on the UT Arlington Home Page or on the Commencement website. |
| • | Can I carry my purse, cell phone, or camera into the ceremony? |
| No! Due to security reasons, candidates will not be allowed to carry anything with them as they proceed into (location yet to be determined). |
| • | Will I receive my diploma when I walk across the stage? |
| No. You will receive a commencement memento as your name is announced. Diplomas will be distributed from the Office of Records and Graduate School approximately six weeks after the ceremony, either by mail or pick-up, as you selected on your application for graduation. Specific questions about diplomas should be directed to the Office of Records, 817.272.2579 or Graduate School, 817.272.2681. |
| • | What if my mailing address changes? |
| If your mailing address changes, notify the Office of Records or Graduate School immediately. |
| • | What if my name is difficult to pronounce? |
| If your name is difficult to pronounce, you will have an opportunity to speak to the announcer prior to the processional. |
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