GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE

2016 SPRING CEREMONYMultipurpose Building Friday, May 6, 2016Saturday, May 7, 2016

This contains important information about the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony. All students who have submitted a graduation application are cordially invited to participate in Spring Commencement activities.

MASTER AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST DEGREE CANDIDATES

You have worked hard for this moment, a commencement ceremony recognizing your efforts and accomplishments. As you prepare for this meaningful occasion, please remember that we need your help in making this a special commencement day for you, your family, and your fellow graduates. Please refer to this bulletin several times as you are completing the graduation process to ensure you fulfill everything on schedule.

AnnouncementsGraduation announcements can be purchased from the University Store. Information can be obtained by calling 660-543-4227 or 800-330-7698, at the University Store in the Elliott Student Union 128 or email ucmbookstore@ucmo.edu. You may also visit the University Store online at ucmbookstore.com.

Graduation FeesEach degree candidate must pay a non-refundable graduation fee. The graduation fee for all graduate candidates is $50. This charge will have been placed on students’ accounts in April 2016.

All charges must be paid before a transcript or diploma will be issued. Charges may be paid to Student Financial Services, Ward Edwards 1100, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093, between the hours of 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with cash or check. Credit card payments may be made at ucmo.edu/portal. If you prefer, your payment may be mailed to the Office of Student Financial Services at the address above. Graduation charges will be placed on accounts when you apply for graduation. Please note the graduation fee is subject to a late fee if not paid by the 15th of the month charged.

Caps and Gowns (Regalia)Caps and gowns will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning April 4, 2016 at the University Store. You will need to present a photo ID to receive your cap and gown. Graduate hoods may be purchased when caps and gowns are received or may be borrowed from the University Store. The cost is approximately $25 for a master’s hood or approximately $33 for a specialist’s hood, prices include sales tax. The University Store will open at 8 a.m. Friday, May 6 and 7:30 am on Saturday, May 7 for cap and gown pick up. For more information, call the University Store at 660-543-4370 or 800-330-7698, or email ucmbookstore@ucmo.edu.

Regalia availability will be on first-come, first-served basis. It is strongly recommended you do not wait until the last minute. All regalia must be picked up from the University Store. At the conclusion of the ceremony, hoods should be returned to the University Store.

How to Wear Your RegaliaYour regalia will consist of a gown with extra-long sleeves, cap, tassel and hood. You should wear your gown and cap with tassel on the left. Your hood will be placed over your left arm (see photo below). When you walk across the stage, a faculty member will put the hood on you.

UCM Hood ColorsThe band around graduates’ hoods is different based on the degree the student is receiving.

• Education Specialist (EDS) - Broad Blue• Master of Science (MS) - Gold• Master of Science in Education (MSE) - Narrow Blue• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Tan• Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - White

Assembly AreasThe Multipurpose Building will open for guests at approximately one hour prior to the ceremony. The ceremony will last approximately two hours. Graduate degree candidates in academic regalia must be in line at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. You will find signs posted in the lineup areas in the Multipurpose Building.Commencement ceremonies location: UCM Multipurpose Building, 500 S. Washington St., Warrensburg, Missouri 64093.

Lineup AreaThe College of Health, Science, and Technology students will line up on the main floor and second floor of the Multipurpose Building. Master of Science in Computer Science students will line up on the second floor, and students in all other programs will line up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; The College of Education; and Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies students will line up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building. Please see posted signs.

Congratulations!

Name CardsName cards will be available for pick up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building (follow posted signs) prior to your ceremony. You will present your name card to the reader as you cross the stage and degree candidates will be recognized by having their names read as they walk across the stage to be hooded. Your name on the name card is how your name will appear on your diploma. If your name is incorrect, please notify the Graduate School at 660-543-4621 or email gradinfo@ucmo.edu. Altering your name card will not officially update or correct your name. You must pick up your name card at the ceremony.

Career ServicesWe recommend that all degree candidates register with the Office of Career Services located in Ward Edwards 1200. Registration workshops are held weekly. You can obtain a schedule of workshops by visiting the Office of Career Services, Ward Edwards 1200 or ucmo.edu/career/students. For information, contact 660-543-4985 or careers@ucmo.edu.

AccommodationsAll residence halls close at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6. Degree candidates living in the residence halls and participating in the commencement ceremony can make arrangements with their residence hall director to stay in their room Friday evening and check out by 1 p.m. on Saturday. Arrangements must be made prior to Friday, April 29. All apartments close at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6. Degree candidates living in Greenwood Park, Central Village, or Todd Hall may check with housing to request an extension if they need to stay longer.

Returning BooksRented textbooks may be returned anytime during the semester to the University Store. During finals, returns will be accepted in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom until 5 p.m. May 6. Returns will be subject to a $45 late fee per book. Students will be charged the new replacement cost of non-returned rental texts.

Special NeedsStudents or guests with special needs will find handicap parking at the west end of the Multipurpose Building parking lot. Wheelchair seating and a seat for one companion is available along the mezzanine level, north bleachers, and along the first row of south bleachers in the arena. The first three rows of seats on the north side are reserved for persons with disabilities and one companion; there is insufficient space for families to sit together in these areas. We recommend you arrive early as this seating does fill. Persons who are hearing impaired or have low vision may want to sit at the west end of these seats to be close to the ASL interpreter and to the presenters on stage. Assistive listening devices and program schedules in large print and Braille are also available at each end of the seating. Please contact Accessibility Services for additional information at 660-543-4421 or email access@ucmo.edu.

Live StreamingCommencement exercises will be broadcast live online. For a direct link to the live stream, visit ucmo.edu/commencement.

Graduation PhotosTo help preserve your memories of commencement, GradImages will take professional photos of each new graduate during the ceremony. You will deal directly with the studio regarding this service. You will receive a free passport-sized digital proof of your photo on an order card within five to seven days following the ceremony. You are not obligated to purchase any of these photos. GradImages can be contacted at 800-261-2576. Register with GradImages to ensure that your graduation proofs can be delivered to you in a timely manner. If you click “Pre-event Registration” you can register your email address and add addresses of family and friends that you would like to view the proofs.

DiplomasDiplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your Application for Degree card approximately six to eight weeks after spring grades are available. Diplomas will not be forwarded by the post office. To make necessary changes in your name or address contact The Graduate School at Ward Edwards 1800, 660-543-4621 or gradinfo@ucmo.edu. If you move to an address other than the one on file with the university and fail to notify The Graduate School or Registrar’s Office, we cannot guarantee you will receive your diploma. A $25 fee is required before a duplicate diploma will be ordered. Contact the Registrar’s Office to order a duplicate diploma by emailing registrar@ucmo.edu.

Frame Your DiplomaA great way to show your UCM pride and showcase your accomplishment is to frame your diploma. A variety of custom frames and mats are available from the University Store. Prices start at just $44.88 for brass or silver finished frames. Shipping and handling charges apply to orders placed via the web or phone. Check the store website at ucmbookstore.com for the complete assortment.

Becoming an AlumnusWhen you graduate, you become an official alumnus of the University of Central Missouri and a member of Mule Nation, a network of 87,000 alumni spanning the globe. Your alumni membership is a lifetime engagement that connects you with past, present and future students to sustain the quality of your degree and the outstanding reputation of your alma mater. In addition to keeping in touch through our website at ucmo.edu/alumni, Homecoming, reunions and events hosted throughout the U.S., you’ll have unlimited opportunities to stay engaged through our Alumni Advisor Network, our monthly enews, the award-winning UCM Magazine, and our social media sites, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. Mule Nation clubs in St. Louis, Houston, Dallas Fort Worth and Kansas City, along with four annual alumni awards, international travel and insurance discount programs, access to campus facilities and online courses provide additional opportunities to you as alumni.

2016 SPRING COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIESMonday, April 4, 2016

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Academic regalia (cap and gown) distribution in the University Store, The Crossings

8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. – Graduation fees and/or other charges owed must be paid in the Office of Student Financial Services, Ward Edwards 1100

May 2-6Final Examinations

Friday, May 6, 2016College of Health, Science, and Technology graduate students

1 p.m. – Name card pick up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building

2 p.m. – Students line up on the main and second floors of the Multipurpose Building, dressed in regalia with name card

2:30 p.m. – College of Health, Science, and Technology Graduate Ceremony

* Building will close after the conclusion of the ceremony

Saturday, May 7, 2016College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences undergraduate and graduate students

8 a.m. – Name card pick up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building

8:30 a.m. – Students line up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building, dressed in regalia with name card

9 a.m. – Commencement processional begins

* Building will close after the conclusion of the ceremony

College of Education undergraduate and graduate students

10:30 a.m. – Name card pick up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building

11:30 a.m. – Students line up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building, dressed in regalia with name card

Noon – Commencement processional begins

* Building will close after the conclusion of the ceremony

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies undergraduate and graduate students

1:30 p.m. – Name card pick up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building

2:30 p.m. – Students line up on the main floor of the Multipurpose Building, dressed in regalia with name card

3 p.m. – Commencement processional begins

* Building will close after the conclusion of the ceremony

IMPORTANT REMEMBER TO BE EARLY, PICK UP YOUR REGALIA

AND NAME CARD, AND LINE UP ON TIME.

For more information or if you have questions, contact The Graduate School, Ward Edwards 1800, call 660-543-4621, or email gradinfo@ucmo.edu.

Making Commencement MemorableLooking your best and conducting yourself in a manner appropriate to the decorum of this time-honored ceremony are ways you can show pride in your accomplishment. Here are some tips to help make your commencement day special:• Invite all your friends and family. This is a time for

sharing.• Late arrivals might not be accommodated. • Dress comfortably but appropriately. Do not add

anything “extra” to your gown. Honor cords from UCM societies are permitted and encouraged.

• Be sure someone brings a camera for photographs before and after the ceremony.

• The mortar board rests squarely on the top of the head, forward enough for the point of the cap to extend about halfway down the forehead, with the tassel on your left. Remember this as you style your hair.

• At UCM, faculty and staff add colorful hoods that attach in the front, drape the shoulders and extend halfway down the back. The colors indicate various academic disciplines and institutions.

• Men may wear a dress shirt and tie. Although some consider the tie optional, the shirt collar and tie are visible at the throat of the gown.

• Women may wear a dress, suit or skirt and blouse or dress slacks. Try to choose a dress or skirt with a hemline that does not extend below the gown.

• Leave your purse with family or friends.• Wear comfortable dress shoes.• Hats are not allowed to be worn during the ceremony.• Programs are provided for participants at their seats.