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Commencement Prep Congratulations to our 350th Graduating Class! As you prepare for this wonderful day of celebrating your achievement we would like to provide you a few reminders…. 350th Commencement To ensure that you have sufficient time to check-in, dress in your regalia, and line up with your College all Graduates should arrive at 9:30 am. SPECIAL NOTE: Students will commence marching into the ceremony arena promptly at 10:45 am. If you arrive late you will not be permitted to enter the floor. If you do not attend Commencement Countdown you must arrive at the Convocation Center at 8a.m. on Commencement Day in order for the regalia company to provide you with your cap and gown. Please note that there will be no other opportunity prior to Commencement to receive your cap and gown. In order to receive your regalia you must present your receipt for payment. The current fees are follows:
What forms of payment may I use to pay for my cap and gown? Payments must be made prior to Commencement Day at the Chicago State University Cashier's office in cash, by check or with Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards. Commencement Tickets We have made every accommodation to ensure that our graduates receive a sufficient number of Commencement tickets. All guests, including children, must have a ticket.
Disability Accommodations You may indicate your disability-related needs by stopping by the Abilities Office table at the 2012 Commencement Countdown. In addition, you may contact the Abilities Office of Disabled Student Services at (773) 995-4401, or visit the office located in the Cordell Reed Student Union, Room 190, prior to Commencement day. Listing of Graduate Names in Program Book Your name and degree in the graduation program book is a direct reflection of the university records. We cannot alter your name or degree to reflect anything other than what is in our database at the time of printing. Logistics
Commencement Decorum The conferring of an academic degree is a tradition that dates back to the 12th century and is regarded as an important rite of passage for students and families. While commencement is a time for celebration, please remember this long and respected tradition and approach the ceremony with the proper decorum and respect. It is critical that you bring your academic regalia including cap, gown, stole, & the line-up card you were provided during Commencement Countdown with you to commencement. During the commencement ceremony graduates are only allowed to wear university sanctioned regalia that is reflective of academic accomplishment. Sorority, fraternity, social affiliation, and all other non-academic regalia are not allowed. Please note the following recommendations for commencement day attire. Commencement Day Attire
Commencement Etiquette Please arrange to be on time for all graduation events. Students who arrive after the commencement processional has lined up will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony. All graduates are expected to attend the entire ceremony, and to participate in both the processional and recessional. All graduates shall remain seated for the entire ceremony. Our Commencement Marshals will strictly enforce this expectation. Commencement is both a joyful occasion and a solemn event. Please advise your family and friends to express their excitement in ways that will not prevent others from hearing the speaker, and enjoying the ceremony. Graduates are not to display inappropriate or exaggerated behavior as participants in the ceremony. All cellular phones should be turned to silent mode to ensure that all guests can hear and enjoy the commencement ceremony. Graduates are asked not to use their cell phone once they have marched into the arena. Alcohol and other illegal substances are not permitted on the Chicago State University campus. Security will be present to remove anyone that is identified to have alcohol/ illegal substances and will prohibit those from marching that may already be under the influence. Order of the Commencement Program Graduates are to line up with their college based on their line-up number. The line-up number is assigned and given to the graduate during Commencement Countdown when you receive your cap and gown. The Faculty Marshals will lead the graduates of their respective college into the ceremony as directed by the Grand Marshall. Commencement begins with the academic procession. The audience is asked to rise and to remain standing as the procession enters the arena until the platform party has taken its place, the time for reflection has been allowed, and the hymns have been sung. Male graduates should remove mortar boards during posting of colors and National Anthem. Attendees will be directed to sit at the conclusion of the singing of the hymns. Commencement closes with the recessional. After the singing of the CSU Alma Mater and the closing the audience will be asked to take their seats and to remain seated for the retrieval of colors and the recessional of the platform party, faculty, and graduates. How to Wear Your Tassel Traditionally, the moving of the tassel at graduation is called, "turning the tassel" or "the turning of the tassel ceremony." It symbolizes one's transition from candidate to graduate. Standard protocol in the US dictates that the tassel be worn on the right side of one's mortarboard at commencement and then, during the ceremony the tassel is moved or turned to the left side. Teachers and administrators at commencement place their tassels on the left. Participation in the commencement ceremony is NOT an official indication that you have graduated. If you have outstanding financial obligations to the university you will not receive your diploma. If you are missing the required number of credits due to failing or dropping a course you will not receive your diploma. All graduates are expected to participate in both the processional and the recessional.
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