Graduation

Students

Graduation Application

Students planning to graduate on Friday, May 10, 2013 must complete the online graduation application by February 22, 2013.

Cap and Gown

The Campus Bookstore will be holding a Grad Fair on March 25-26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for students to order regalia, class rings, invitations, etc. Students are responsible for ordering and receiving their full regalia including hood(s) and honor cords in time for class photos (see Class Photo information below). Upon receipt of your regalia, please try everything on and make certain all items are correct and fit appropriately.

There are two convenient ways for graduates to order their regalia:

• Pick-up at the bookstore – Starting March 25, the bookstore will take orders by phone at 910-893-1455. Phone orders must be picked up at the bookstore.
• Online orders – online orders can be made March 5 to April 30. Orders will be shipped directly to the graduate.

Announcements, Rings and Diploma Frames

• The bookstore carries non-personalized graduation announcements and diploma frames.
• Diploma Frames can also be ordered through the bookstore website.
• For personalized announcements or class rings, contact Balfour at 1-866-225-3687 or order online.

Honor Cords

Students will be notified if they have met the GPA requirements for graduating with honors.  The GPA requirements for honors are as follows (effective August 2012):

3.50 – Cum laude
3.70 – Magna cum laude
3.90 – Summa cum laude

Once students have received notification, honor cords will be available for pick-up in the CPHS Office of Admissions & Student Affairs.

Class Photos

PharmD – Thursday, May 9, 3:30 pm
Students are to meet in the Betty Wallace Commons area of Maddox Hall with full regalia including hoods and honor cords.  The class photo will be taken on bleachers in front of the fountain.  In the case of inclement weather, the class photo will be taken inside the Convocation Center.

BSGS, BSCR & MSCR – Friday, May 10, 12:30 pm
Meet on the front steps of the Convocation Center in full regalia.  In the case of inclement weather, the class photo will be taken in McCall Court.

BSPS & MSPS – Friday, May 10, 12:50 pm
Meet on the front steps of the Convocation Center in full regalia.  In the case of inclement weather, the class photo will be taken in McCall Court.

Commencement Speaker

Dr. Michael Nnadi, Corporate Vice-President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Novant Health, is the speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony.

Schedule

Additional Information

• Do not bring personal items into the McCall Practice Gym. These doors will not be locked during the graduation program and the university is not responsible for any items lost or stolen during the program.
• Graduates must wear business professional attire to the ceremony.
• Graduate Attire: Must wear cap (tam if appropriate), gown, tassel and hood (if applicable). Hoods will be placed over the arm for processional with the hood representing the highest degree on top. You may keep these items.
• Decorating graduation caps is prohibited
• Guest Seating: Guest seating is on a first-come/first-serve basis. Graduation tickets will not be distributed.
• Photography: The University will not allow guests in the aisle or the floor area near the stage for photographs due to safety concerns. Guests may walk around the top of each side of the concourse to take photos.
• A contracted photographer will be present and will take a photo of you once you have received your diploma/hood. The photography company will contact you following graduation about ordering these photos.
• Graduation class photos & DVDs – Individual class photos, DVDs of the graduation ceremony, and a reprinted watercolor of Maddox Hall are available to purchase online.
• Watch graduation online - A live video of the commencement ceremony will be available. The online video will start on May 10 at 3 p.m.

Important Ceremony Information

• During the ceremony, students should go quickly to your chair and stand directly in front of your chair, making room for the person next to you.
• Tassels: Please wear your tassel on the right side of your cap/tam. Once you have received your diploma from Dean Maddox and prior to walking off stage, please turn your tassel to the LEFT.
• Please remind guests the importance of proper decorum; be respectful of all graduates and their “special moment.” We will celebrate together once all degreed candidates have walked across the stage.

Contact

Pam Roberts
910-893-1686
robertsp@campbell.edu

Leah Whitt
910-893-1893
whittl@campbell.edu