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Graduates

Announcement Cards

Announcement cards and other commencement accessories can be ordered online at http://www.herffjones.com/college/ross/.

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Attire

  • Academic attire is required for all participating graduates.
  • Bachelor's and Master's Academic attire can be ordered beginning in January 2012.
  • Attire can be purchased through Herff Jones online at http://www.herffjones.com/college/ross/.
  • Attire can also be purchased at the following two local bookstores, but it might be different from the attire purchased from Herff Jones:
    • 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.
  5. High heels are not recommended.
  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 outside of Hill 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 Brian Jones for more information.

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Eligibility

  • Who is Eligible?

    All graduates and candidates of the Winter Term 2012, Spring/Summer Term 2012, or Fall Term 2011 (Who did not participate in April 2011 ceremony), may participate.

    Individuals who are unsure of their eligibility to participate in Spring Commencement should contact Ross Academic Services at 734.647.4933 or at rossacadservices@umich.edu.

  • Graduation Application Process
    1. Log on to Wolverine Access
    2. Select - Student Business
    3. Then select - Apply for Graduation

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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. To obtain a letter, please follow these steps:

1. Prior to submitting a request for a letter of invitation, the graduating student should apply for graduation.

2. Visit the International Center website for an overview of documents needed to apply for a visa.

3. After successfully applying for graduation and visiting the International Center website, please request the letter of invitation by sending an e-mail 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
    • date(s) of ceremony(ies) in which the graduate plans to participate (Example: Ross School of Business ceremony on April 27, 2012)
    • names of parents, please specify relationship next to parent's name (Example: 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

  • Professional photos will be taken of each graduate as he or she shakes hands with
    Dean Davis-Blake 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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Student Seating

BBA and MAcc Students:
All students are asked to arrive and be seated no later than 2:30pm.

Seating is by Degree Program and/or Section (Please note you can sit with friends from another section should you wish). A Seating Chart can be found here.

MBA Students:
All students are asked to arrive and be seated no later than 5:30pm.

Seating is by Degree Program and/or Section (Please note you can sit with friends from another section should you wish). A Seating Chart can be found here.

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