Graduates

Announcement Cards

Announcement cards and other commencement accessories can be ordered online at www.herffjones.com/college/graduation under Ross School of Business.

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Assembly

• Please check back April 2009

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Attire

• Academic attire is required for all participating graduates.
• Bachelor's and Master's Academic attire can be ordered after October 1, 2008
• Orders will be taken online at www.herffjones.com/college/graduation under Ross School of Business.
• On campus ordering dates and hours:
  • February 10th 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • February 11th 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
  • February 12th 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Attire can also be purchased at the following three local bookstores, but it might be different from the attire purchased from Herff Jones:
  • Michigan Book & Supply
  • Michigan Union Bookstore
  • Ulrich's Bookstore
• There is no specific dress code for guests.

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Checklist

1.   Make sure all your records (transcripts, library books, school fees, etc.) are current.
2.   Make sure the address you have on file for receipt of your diploma and other papers is current.
3.   Verify important graduation details such as location, dress code, and time of arrival for ceremony.
4.   Select the clothes and shoes you will wear with your cap and gown – remember that Crisler Arena is warm, so do not wear suit jackets.
5.   The processional is down steep steps. High heels may not be appropriate.
6.   Try on your cap and gown. Remove wrinkles according to instructions and hang the gown up until graduation.
7.   The cap tassel is worn to the right; switch it to the left after crossing the stage
8.   Pin your hood if necessary so that it does not slip during the ceremony.
9.   Agree on a place to meet your family and friends after the ceremony.

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Diplomas

For Bachelor's and Master's Degree recipients, diplomas will be mailed by the end of August to the diploma address you have specified within Wolverine Access.

Doctoral degree recipients attending the University Graduate Exercises will receive their diplomas at the ceremony. If you do not attend, please contact Chris Gale (galec@umich.edu) for more information.

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Eligibility

• Who is Eligible?
  April 2009 and August 2009 Bachelor, Master's and Doctoral degree graduates & candidates, and any December 2008 graduates who did not participate in the April 2008 Commencement Ceremony.
  
  
• Graduation Application Process
  1. Log on to Wolverine Access
  2. Select - Student Business
  3. Then select - Apply for Graduation

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Graduation Gift

All students participating in the Ross School of Business commencement ceremony will receive a custom designed architectural tile by Pewabic Pottery as their commemorative gift. Pewabic, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003, is a designated National Historic Landmark, and the Midwest's only historic pottery. The creative process is virtually unchanged since 1907. Every piece is handmade and hand stamped with the Pewabic tile stamp and sprayed with one of their glazes.

If you are unable to participate in the commencement ceremony, please contact events@umich.edu to arrange for alternative delivery of commemorative gift.

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International Students

The University of Michigan will provide a letter of invitation to assist graduates whose parents need to apply for a visa in order to attend their student's commencement ceremony. The letter can be requested by sending an email to visarequest@umich.edu

• The email should include:
  • graduate's name
  • graduate's local mailing address
  • graduate's gender
  • graduate's degree being earned
  • graduate's college or school
  • ceremony/ceremonies in which the graduate will participate
  • names of parents (please specify relationship next to parent's name, i.e., mother, father)

The letter from the University will be mailed to the graduate, who can then forward it to the parents for use in requesting their visa. Please allow three weeks to receive the letter.

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Photography

• A photo card will be placed on your chair at Crisler which you will fill out and hand to the photographer's assistant prior to crossing the platform.
• Professional photos will be taken of each graduate as he or she shakes hands with Dean Dolan on stage, and again as the graduate exits the stage.
• You are not obligated to purchase any of these photos.
• Taking photos at the stage by friends or family during the ceremony is not permitted.

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