Instructions for the
Spring 2008 Graduating Class
May 2008 Commencement
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
James H. Barnhardt
Student Activity Center
University of North Carolina
at Charlotte
MAY CEREMONY
May Commencement is for Spring baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree candidates. Graduates are not required to participate in Commencement. Those who
choose to do so are expected to respect the interests of their fellow graduates and their families in a meaningful observance of academic achievement.
TICKETS
Guest tickets for the May ceremonies will be issued as part of the cap and gown pick-up process in the Bookstore. More detailed information can be found at 20081 ticket_info The UNC Charlotte Bookstore is available online at http://www.auxiliary.uncc.edu//bookstore/Cap.htm.
DIPLOMAS
Diplomas will not be distributed at the Commencement ceremony. They will be mailed to graduates in June, 2008 to the diploma address provided on the application for degree. Contact the Office of the Registrar, in writing, to change the address to which the diploma should be mailed.
TWO CEREMONIES
10:00 a.m.
(Candidates report to Main Concourse at 9:15 a.m.)
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Education
3:00 p.m.
(Candidates report to Main Concourse at 2:15 p.m.)
College of Architecture
Belk College of Business
College of Computing and Informatics
William States Lee College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Services
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
- Candidates report to the Main Concourse of the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Undergraduate candidates will wear caps and gowns; masters’ candidates are to wear their hoods. Low heels or flat shoes should be worn, as the march to and from your seat and the stage will include many steps and long gowns may present some difficulties. Students with disabilities should contact DISABILITY SERVICES 704/687-4355 (V/TTD) prior to Commencement to arrange accommodations.
- In the Main Concourse, signs will be posted giving directions to your college and major location. There you will be provided with instructions for line up and a card bearing your name.
- Cap tassels are worn on your right. Masters’ candidates will wear their hoods. Ph.D. candidates will be hooded on the platform. When do you wear your cap? Women do not remove their caps during the exercises; men take their cue from the Chancellor and do as he does.
- Carefully follow the march and seating instructions of the student marshals. During the exercises, candidates will be called by college or graduate school to march
to the front of the stage. You must present your name card as you reach the microphone station where your name will be read. You then cross the platform to be
congratulated by the Chancellor before returning to your seat.
Doctoral candidates will be recognized first, followed by masters’ candidates and then undergraduate candidates by college/school, in alphabetical order, and by department in alphabetical order. - After all candidates have returned to their seats, the Chancellor will ask you to stand together while he formally confers all degrees. It is at this time that cap tassels are to be moved to their left side.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO
To help ensure that the ceremony is conducted in a dignified manner, family members and others attending are asked to remain in their seats. Aisles must be kept clear, and videography and still photography will not be allowed at the railings or on the arena floor. Only graduates, faculty, authorized staff, and news media will be allowed on the floor before and during the ceremony.
A video will be produced by Chappell Studio Inc., showing segments of the Commencement ceremony and every graduate being congratulated. DVD copies will be available at a cost of $10.00 (plus shipping and handling). Any questions regarding this DVD should be directed to Chappell Studio, Inc. at 1-800-424-3686.
The company also will produce still photographs of each graduate. Chappell Studio will contact all graduates concerning purchase of the DVD and photographs.
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
As you prepare for graduation, don't forget to update your contact information with the Alumni Association. As an alumnus of UNC Charlotte, you are eligible for the many benefits offered through the Alumni Association. To learn more or to update your contact information, please visit http://www.unccharlottealumni.org or call (704) 687-2273.
GUESTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
To make sure that your graduation is an enjoyable and safe event for all your friends and family, please be sure to share the following information with guests with mobility limitations or disabilities, who will be attending graduation:
Individuals with limited mobility or disabilities should plan to arrive at UNC Charlotte for the graduation ceremony at least one hour early. Family and friends are encouraged to carpool with individuals with limited mobility and utilize the drop-off area in front of the Student Activity Center (SAC) building.
Once on campus, follow the signage and indicate to traffic personnel that you wish to use the SAC drop-off area. Aides at the drop-off area can assist individuals with limited mobility. Guests who are unable to walk any appreciable distance should consider bringing a wheelchair.
Disabled parking is available for cars with an official disabled placard or license plate. This parking is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Place the disability placard in the front windshield prior to entering campus; this will help traffic personnel direct you to the disabled parking. During graduation the closest disabled parking area to the Student Activity Center building is the West Parking Deck, which may be a significant walk for individuals with mobility limitations or disabilities.
- There is no shuttle service to parking areas.
- If you have questions please contact Disability Services at 704 687-4355.
LINE ORDER FOR PROCESSION
Graduating students should come in through the main concourse entrance. Staff members will assist you to your place in the procession line up. Graduating students form four lines by department and are led into Halton Arena by the Commencement marshals.
CAP AND GOWN
If you plan to participate in the ceremony and do not already have your cap and gown, contact the UNC Charlotte Bookstore during regular bookstore hours. If you belong to an honor society, you will need to contact a representative from that organization to purchase honor cords and stoles.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
Parking will be provided on the UNC Charlotte campus for everyone attending the Commencement ceremonies. Officers will assist in directing guests to designated parking areas. Families are encouraged to car pool as we are expecting a capacity crowd.
MEETING FAMILY MEMBERS OR GUESTS
If you plan to meet family members or guests before the Commencement ceremony, choose a place other than the main concourse near the food court. This is the line-up area that is reserved for students participating in graduation. Parents or guests are not permitted in this area.
AFTER THE CEREMONY
Arrange for a meeting place after the ceremony. Remember, you may not know where your guests are seated or where they parked, so designate a place to meet.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Detailed information about Commencement is available online at http://www.uncc.edu/graduation.
Commencement at 10:00 a.m
College of Arts And Sciences
| Africana Studies | French | Music |
| Anthropology | French Education | Music Education |
| Applied Mathematics | Geography | Music Performance |
| Applied Physics | Geography and Urban Renewal Analysis | Organizational Science |
| Art | Geology | Philosophy |
| Art Administration | German | Optical Science and Engineering |
| Art History | German Education | Physics |
| Biology | Gerontology | Political Science |
| Chemistry | Health Psychology | Psychology |
| Communication Studies | History | Public Administration |
| Criminal Justice | International Studies | Religious Studies |
| Dance | Latin American Studies | Sociology |
| Earth Sciences | Liberal Studies | Spanish |
| English | Math for Business | Spanish Education |
| English Education | Mathematics and Statistics | Theatre |
| Ethics and Applied Philosophy | Mathematics Education | Theatre Education |
| Meteorology |
College of Education
| Child and Family Development | Instructional Systems Technology |
| Child and Family Studies | Middle Grades Education |
| Counseling | Reading, Language, and Literacy |
| Curriculum and Instruction | School Administration |
| Curriculum and Supervision | Secondary Education |
| Educational Administration | Special Education |
| Educational Leadership | Teacher Education |
| Elementary Education | Teaching English as a Second Language |
Commencement at 3:00 p.m.
College of Architecture
Architecture
Belk College of Business
| Accounting | International Business |
| Business Administration | Management |
| Economics | Management Information Systems |
| Finance | Marketing |
| Industrial and Operations Management | Mathematical Finance |
College of Computing and Informatics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Software and Information Systems
William States Lee College of Engineering
| Engineering, General | Engineering Management |
| Civil Engineering | Engineering Technology |
| Computer Engineering | Infrastructure and Environmental Systems |
| Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
College of Health and Human Services
| Athletic Training | Nursing |
| Clinical Exercise Physiology | Public Health |
| Exercise Science | Social Work |
| Health Services Research |