College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences' Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 11, 2012
3 p.m.
Campbell University
John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center
General Information
- Tickets to graduation are not distributed and there is no limit to the number of guests that graduates may invite
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Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Graduation tickets will not be distributed. Wheelchair seating is available in the arena. Strollers are permitted on the concourse, but may not be carried down the aisle to seating.
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Overflow parking will be available at the natatorium and outside of the Human Resource and Accounting buildings. DO NOT park in private lots or you will be subject to towing.
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Golf carts will be available for shuttle service both before and after the ceremony.
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A “Crying Room” with closed-circuit television will be available on the landing at the top of the stairs for your convenience.
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Photography – Due to safety concerns, the University will not allow guests in the aisle or the floor area for photographs. Guests may walk around the top of each side of the concourse to take photos. A professional photographer is hired by the University to take a photo of every student as they receive their degree, which will be available for purchase.
Schedule
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1:45 p.m. |
Front doors open for guests and all students arrive at McCall Court practice gymnasium (guests must enter through the front doors) |
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2:45 p.m. |
Faculty and graduates ready to walk |
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3 p.m. |
Graduation Ceremony begins |
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5 p.m. |
Graduation Ceremony ends (approximately) |
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5:15 p.m. |
Reception begins in Carrie Rich Memorial Building |
Reception
The Office of Alumni Relations will be hosting a reception for all graduates and guests on the first floor of the Carrie Rich building following graduation (a handicapped accessible entrance is available at the rear of the building). Light refreshments will be available. Students will also need to pick up their diplomas on the 2nd floor of the Carrie Rich building following graduation. To assist you in making plans for the weekend, enclosed is a list of area hotels.
Student Fundraisers
Several student organizations are sponsoring fundraisers for items that will be available for purchase/pick-up at graduation. Please watch for their order forms which will be mailed separately. Items will be available for pickup in Maddox Hall after graduation, with the exception of the PLS flower fundraiser, which will be located in the tent in front of the Convocation Center.
Directions
View directions to campus and University map to locate the Convocation Center
Contact
Pam Roberts
910-893-1686
robertsp@campbell.edu
Leah Whitt
910-893-1893
whittl@campbell.edu