Commencement frequently asked questions

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

*Common Questions Regarding Commencement

*Common Questions Regarding Diplomas and Degrees

*December 2009 Commencement Ceremonies

 

Common Questions Regarding Commencement:

 

Where is commencement held and will there be a rehearsal?

 

• The commencement ceremony will be held in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
• There will NOT be a dress rehearsal for commencement. 

Where should degree candidates report on the day of commencement?

 

• To the Health & Kinesiology Center (HKC) located across from the coliseum. In the case of rain, go the playing floor of the Bernard G. Johnson coliseum. There will be marshals available to line up the degree candidates.

 

What time should I arrive for commencement?

• Arrive ONE HOUR prior to your ceremony.   (Your family is able to be seated in the coliseum at that time.)

What should I bring to commencement?

• Cap (including tassel) and gown. (Tassel is worn on your left temple until you are recognized on stage during commencement.) Masters and Doctoral candidates should bring their hoods to commencement.

 

Where can I get my cap and gown or my hood?

• Contact the Barnes and Nobles Bookstore on campus.  Phone # is: 936-294-1862.

Will my family be required to have tickets to attend commencement?

 

• No, tickets are NOT issued and there is NOT a limit to the number of guests that may attend the commencement ceremony.

Will there be seating in the coliseum and special parking available for my guests with disabilities? 

• Yes, seating will be available on the coliseum floor for guests with disabilities.  Only one family member will be allowed to sit with your guest on the coliseum floor.  The entrance for this seating is located at the East Tunnel of the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
• Guests with disabilities should arrive at the coliseum 45 minutes prior to the ceremony in order to be aided in the parking lot by our university police staff and the coliseum staff.

Will there be a professional photographer at commencement?

• Yes, a professional photographer is commissioned for the event.  Photos will be taken of each candidate individually.

How will degree candidates be recognized with honors at the commencement ceremony?

• Degree candidates recognized at commencement with honors (Latin, Academic Distinction, and Honors/Honors Program) are corded on stage during the commencement ceremony.  (CORDS ARE PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY.)
• The designation of honors at the commencement ceremony is decided by the honors status as of the 12th class day of the graduating semester (Fall/Spring semesters).

 

What is the order of the ceremony?

• The marching order for the commencement ceremony is as follows:
• President’s Platform Party
• University Faculty
• Doctoral Candidates
• Masters Candidates
• Undergraduate Candidates (in alpha order by college)

 

How much time should I allot for the commencement ceremony?

• Approximately two hours

 

 

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COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES:

 

How do I know that my name is on the list for commencement? 

• If you have applied for December 2009 graduation, and are currently enrolled in ALL the course work needed to meet degree requirements and you are not more than 9 grade points deficient in major, minor, or overall, then your name will remain on the commencement program.

When can I expect to receive my diploma?

• All diplomas will be mailed to the permanent address listed on the student's academic record approximately 4 - 6 weeks after degrees are posted. It is the student's responsibility to update their permanent address. An additional fee of $7.50 is charged to re-send a diploma whose address was incorrect at the time of mailing.  (December graduates should expect a delay in the printing and mailing of diplomas due to the scheduled holiday break.)

What size will my diploma be?

• The diploma size is 11 X 14.

What name will appear on my diploma?

• The name to appear on the diploma will be the name listed officially on the student record.

WHEN ARE FINAL GRADES DUE FOR THE FALL SEMESTER?

• FINAL GRADES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18!
• IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR DECEMBER 2009 COMMENCEMENT, ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ALL REQUIRED COURSE WORK, ARE NOT MORE THAN 9 GRADE POINTS DEFICIENT IN MAJOR, MINOR, OR OVERALL, YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY.  HOWEVER, YOUR DEGREE WILL NOT BE POSTED UNTIL A FINAL REVIEW OF YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD IS PROCESSED BY THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE!

WHEN CAN I CHECK MY FINAL GRADUATION STATUS?

CHECK YOUR FINAL GRADUATION STATUS ONLINE BY JANUARY 8, 2010!

Login to: SamWeb, select Student Records, select Graduation Status
https://ww2.shsu.edu/regr03wp/

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DECEMBER 2009 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 

• There will be THREE commencement ceremonies for DECEMBER 2009.

College of Education
Friday, December 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. ceremony

 

College of Criminal Justice
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m ceremony

 

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Business Administration

Saturday, December 19, 2009, 2:00 p.m. ceremony

• All commencement ceremonies are held in the:
  Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
  1964 Bobby K. Marks Drive
  Huntsville, Texas 77340

See listing below of majors under their respective colleges to determine your commencement ceremony. You MUST attend the ceremony of your declared major.

DECEMBER 2009 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

FRIDAY EVENING CEREMONY – DECEMBER 18, 2009

 

Arrival time: 5:00 a.m. at the Health and Kinesiology Center (HKC)

 

Location of HKC: Across from the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.  Family and friends may be seated in the coliseum at this time.

 

What to bring: Cap & gown (including tassel).  Masters and Doctoral candidates should also bring their hoods

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Baccalaureate Degrees	Doctoral Degrees
Interdisciplinary Studies	Counselor Education
Health	Educational Leadership
Kinesiology	Reading
Masters Degrees
Administration
Counseling
Counselor Education
Curriculum & Instruction
Health
Instructional Leadership
Instructional Technology
Kinesiology
Library Science
Reading
Special Education

 

SATURDAY MORNING CEREMONY – DECEMBER 19, 2009

 

Arrival time:    9:00 a.m. at the Health and Kinesiology Center (HKC)

 

Location of HKC: Across from the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.  Family and friends may be seated in the coliseum at this time.

 

What to bring: Cap & gown (including tassel).  Masters and Doctoral candidates should also bring their hoods.

 

 

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Baccalaureate Degrees	Masters Degrees
Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Victim Studies	Criminal Justice and Criminology
	Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
	Forensic Science
	Security Studies
	Victim Services Management
	Doctoral Degrees
	Criminal Justice

 

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Baccalaureate Degrees	Masters Degrees
Communication Studies	Communication Studies
English	English
Family and Consumer Sciences:	Dietetics
Fashion Merchandising	Family and Consumer Sciences
Food Science and Nutrition	History
Food Service Management	Political Science
Interior Design	Psychology:
History	Clinical Psychology
Journalism:	School Psychology
Advertising	Public Administration
Public Relations	Sociology
Mass Communication
Multimedia Authoring and Communication	Doctoral Degrees
Philosophy
Political Science	Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Radio/Television
Sociology
Spanish

 

 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON CEREMONY – DECEMBER 19, 2009

Arrival time: 1:00 p.m. at the Health and Kinesiology Center (HKC)

 

Location of HKC: Across from the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.  Family and friends may be seated in the coliseum at this time.

 

What to bring: Cap & gown (including tassel).  Masters and Doctoral candidates should also bring their hoods.

 

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Baccalaureate Degrees	Masters Degrees
Interdisciplinary Agriculture:	Agriculture
Agricultural Business	Biology
Engineering Technology	Chemistry
Animal Science	Computing and Information Science
Horticulture and Crop Science	Dance
Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS degree)	Digital Forensics
Art:	Industrial Technology
Advertising and Graphic Design	Information Assurance and Security
Art – Art Photography	Mathematics
Art – Studio Art	Music
Biology	Statistics
Chemistry (including Forensic Chemistry)
Composite Science
Computer Animation
Computing Science
Dance
Environmental Science
Geography
Geology
Industrial Technology:
Construction Management
Design and Development
Electronics
Industrial Safety Management
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Music Therapy
Musical Theatre
Photography
Physics
Theatre

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Baccalaureate Degrees	Masters Degrees
Accounting	Accounting
Banking and Financial Institutions	Business Administration
Economics	Finance
Finance
General Business
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing