Frequently Asked Questions
What is the date of Commencement?
Friday, May 1, 2009
What time does Commencement start and end?
- 4:00 p.m. Graduates and candidates arrive for assembly
- 4:45 p.m. All guests to be seated
- 4:50 p.m. Processional begins
- 5:00 p.m. Commencement ceremony officially begins
- 7:15 p.m. Approximate end time*
* Please note this is an approximate end time. It is dependent upon the number
of graduates participating in the ceremony. We recommend that you allow some
leeway for a potentially later finish and adequate time to get out of Crisler.
If making dinner reservation plans for that evening, we recommend 8:30 pm or
later.
Where is Commencement held?
Ross School Commencement Exercises are held in Crisler Arena.
Are tickets required for guests?
Tickets ARE NOT required for the Ross School Commencement.
Tickets are required for the University Spring Commencement. Please refer
to the Graduate's
Guide for additional details.
What do graduates need to wear?
Ross School of Business academic attire. This can be ordered online at
www.herffjones.com/college/graduation under Ross School of Business.
Attire can also be purchased at three local bookstores: Michigan Book &
Supply, Michigan Union Bookstore and Ulrich's Bookstore.
Some students have asked about purchasing "honor cords". While honor cords
may be purchased from graduation gown vendors, be advised that final honors
calculations are not computed until all grades are submitted (after
commencement). This means that students who wish to purchase honor cords are
doing so based on their own unofficial calculations, and wearing these honor
cords does not carry any official recognition.
Who is the Commencement
Speaker?
To be announced April 2009
What other events are there?
Please see the Events and Activities Calendar.
Where is the Dean's Reception?
Dean Dolan will host an informal reception honoring the 2009 graduates of
the Ross School of Business on Friday, May 1, 2009 from noon - 2:30 pm
in the Winter Garden. All graduates
and their guests are invited to attend. No specific attire is required.
Who is eligible to participate?
April 2009 and August 2009 Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree graduates
& candidates, and any December 2008 graduates who did not participate
in the April 2008 Commencement Ceremony.
How do I apply for graduation?
Follow these steps:
- Log on to Wolverine Access
- Select - Student Business
- Then select - Apply for Graduation
What are the future Ross School Commencement dates?
Friday, April 30, 2010
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