WVU CEMR: May 2008 Commencement

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May 2008 Commencement

The WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is pleased to invite you to attend our official Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the WVU Coliseum. The ceremony will be followed by a College-wide reception at the Shell Building behind the Coliseum, to which all graduates and families are invited.

For May 2008 Commencement, the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will host its own official ceremony, and every graduate will walk across the stage to receive his or her diploma. There will not be a large ceremony for the entire University. Those who are graduating with doctorates will be hooded at the ceremony.

Graduates and their families will be receiving an official letter of invitation to Commencement.

We are looking forward to a memorable day, and we sincerely hope that you and your family will be able to join us. No tickets or reservations are required, and there is ample seating at the Coliseum.

The commencement timeline is as follows:

1:15 p.m. - All degree candidates report to the Red Gate, Coliseum
2:00 p.m. - Commencement Ceremony, Coliseum
3:30 p.m. - College-wide Reception, Shell Building

Useful Information for Graduates and Families

General Information - Visit www.wvu.edu/commencement for complete information on WVU's Commencement Weekend activities.

Disabilities Services - Do you have a family member or friend with any kind of disability who will need special assistance in order to attend and enjoy Commencement Weekend activities? We will help in any way we can. It is very helpful if you request this assistance in advance so we can be sure to make arrangements. Call the Office of Disability Services at 304-293-6700, or visit www.wvu.edu/~socjust/disability/.

What to wear - Graduates must wear traditional regalia (academic caps and gowns), which can be purchased at the downtown or Evansdale WVU Bookstore, (304) 293-7467.

All College of Engineering and Mineral Resources graduates should wear caps with orange tassels (except Arts and Sciences computer science graduates, who should wear caps with gold tassels).

Under the gowns, men should wear dark slacks and dress shoes. Women should wear dresses or dark slacks and shoes.

Parking - Ample free parking will be available at the Creative Arts Center and the Coliseum, and all University lots will be free and open to the public during Commencement weekend.

If you have questions or concerns, please email Eva Thomas at Eva.Thomas@mail.wvu.edu, or call (304) 293-4821 ext. 2210. We hope to see you at Commencement!