CSAM Convocation 2012

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) will host a Graduation Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 3:00 p.m. (Rain dates: Tuesday, May 15) for our undergraduates students who will complete their degree requirements by May 2012 and for those whose degrees were conferred in August 2011 and January 2012.

While the University Commencement on Friday, May 18 at the IZOD Center signifies the official conferral of degrees, the individual College and School Convocation is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating bachelor’s degree candidates' achievements. Seating is limited and tickets are required for the Convocation.

Please note that doctoral and master's degree candidates are to attend the Graduate Convocation on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm only.

Eligibility

Candidates who will complete their degree requirements by May 2012 and who after filing for a final audit are on the May 2012 graduation list are eligible to participate in the Convocation and/or Commencement exercises. Also eligible to participate are those whose degrees were conferred on August 2011 or January 2012.

If you have questions concerning academic issues relative to your degree, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 973-655-4376. All other questions related to your academic standing may be directed to your academic advisor.

For information on the application for final audit, Certification (Teacher), or if you missed the deadline to file for graduation, please go to http://www.montclair.edu/registrar.

Venue

The Convocation ceremony will be held in Sprague Field, an open air venue. Guests are urged to dress according to the weather. It is highly recommended that students and guests wear comfortable flat shoes.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony may be delayed or rescheduled. Please call the MSU weather hotline at 973.655.7810 or log on to http://www.montclair.edu/ for up to the minute information.

Ticket Procedures

Unlike the May 18 University Commencement exercises, seating is limited and tickets are required for the Convocation. Each student participating in the CSAM Convocation is eligible for up to 4 guest tickets. Ticket requests will be available in late April. Please revisit this site then. Additional tickets will be distributed in order of request and depending on availability.

Attire

Students participating in Convocation ceremonies and/or the Commencement exercise are required to wear academic regalia. For the CSAM Convocation, candidates are to wear robes and stoles (no caps). Pocketbooks or other carried articles are not permitted in the procession and the University cannot be responsible for loss of any items you may choose to carry.

Academic regalia may be purchased at the University Bookstore during regular store hours. More detailed information will be provided as it becomes available.

Eligible Bachelor's degree candidates must purchase their regalia in person and will be required to present a valid student I.D. or driver's license at the time of purchase.

Ceremony

Convocation ceremony is expected to last 1 1⁄2 hours. It will begin with a welcoming address by President Susan Cole. A processional of graduating candidates will then be called to the stage (your name will be announced) to be congratulated personally by the Dean and your department chair.

Photos

Due to the physical requirements of the seating area and safety reasons, it will not be possible for family members to take photos during the ceremony. Please plan to take photos with family and/or faculty following the ceremony.

Special Needs

Candidates and/or guests needing wheelchair or any other accommodations may request assistance by sending a message to mcnicholasp@mail.montclair.edu indicating the special need(s) no later than May 12.

Parking

Candidates with surface lot permits may park in those same lots during the Convocation Ceremony. Guests without permits may use the Red Hawk Deck, whose fee schedule may be found on the Parking and Transportation Services web site. There is also FREE parking available at Quarry Lots 18, 19, 20A, 20B, 21, 22, 23, 26 (short walk required to Convocation site - see campus map). Parking in these lots will be allowed without a permit only during the Convocation. Shuttle bus service will run as normal during the day of the Ceremony.

Commencement 2012

Commencement exercises will take place indoors at the Izod Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena) within the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ, on Friday, May 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes. Students' names are not read during the ceremony. Seating is unlimited and tickets are not required for the Commencement Ceremony.

Students participating in Commencement are required to wear full academic regalia. Academic regalia may be purchased at the University Bookstore.

For more information regarding Commencement, please visit the University Commencement website at http://www.montclair.edu/commencement/.