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Graduation Events for December Commencement, 2009

Times, dates, location, and contact info for the following list of events is subject to change.

Additional links of interest:

Graduation Candidates
Graduation Events
Graduation FAQ
Letter to Family, Friends, & Guests of Grad Candidate (for December 2009)
Special Instructions for December 2009 Grads (sheet handed out when caps & gowns are picked up--coming soon)
Steps to Graduation (for December 2009)
Directions & Campus Map

Last update: 11/10/09 3:07 PM


Date Start Time Event Where Notes Links/Contact
Graduation Application Deadline (Undergraduates Only)
April 1, 2009
Wednesday
4:30 pm Graduation Application
(Undergraduates only)
Student Records Office

April 1 was the original posted deadline for submitting an Application for Undergraduate Degree. However, the Student Records Office will continue to accept applications for Fall 2009 Graduation after that date. If you haven't already done so, please submit your application for Fall 2009 Graduation as soon as possible.

Application for Undergraduate Degree in PDF (opens in a new window)

Student Records 726-2911
Graduation-Preparation Events and Important Deadlines
October 21-22, 2009
Wednesday thru Thursday
11:00 am Graduation Expo
(hosted by Jostens)
University Center Foyer

Graduation candidates can order announcements, graduation rings, and will be measured for caps and gowns at this three-day expo.

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday (October 21)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday (October 22)

Samford Bookstore
726-2532
October 30, 2009
Friday
by 4:00 pm Deadline for Cap & Gown Measurement
(Divinity graduates only)
Samford Bookstore Last day to get measured for cap and gown for December 2nd ceremony for Divinity graduates only (by 4:00 pm). Samford Bookstore
726-2532
November 20, 2009 Friday by 4:00 pm Deadline for Cap & Gown Measurement
(All other graduates)
Samford Bookstore Last day to get measured for cap and gown for ceremonies held on December 12 for all other graduates (by 4:00 pm). Samford Bookstore
726-2532
November 20, 2009 Friday by 4:30 pm Deadline for Commencement Participation Exception Academic Services Deadline to submit letter to the Dean of Academic Services, documenting the reason you would like to be excused from the December Commencement ceremony. Academic Services
726-2732
December 1-2, 2009 Tuesday-Wednesday 8:00 am Cap & Gown Pickup
(Divinity graduates only)
Samford Bookstore

Divinity graduation candidates can pick up their caps and gowns over two days:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday

Samford Bookstore
726-2532
December 10-11, 2009 Thursday-Friday 8:00 am Cap & Gown Pickup
(All other graduates)
Flag Colonnade (University Center)

All other graduation candidates can pick up their caps and gowns over two days:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday

Samford Bookstore
726-2532
Note: Caps and gowns should be returned to the Bookstore (or the Bookstore table at the Commencement location) as soon as possible after the ceremony.
Commencement Ceremony or Graduation-Related Activity
December 2, 2009
Wednesday
11:00 am Commencement Ceremony (as part of the Consecration Service)
Beeson School of Divinity
Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel (#8a on the Campus Map) Commencement/consecration service should last approximately 1 and 1/2 hours (until 12:30)

Procession details TBA.
Campus Map
(#8a)
Saturday, December 12, 2009
December 12, 2009
Saturday
10:00 am

Commencement Ceremony
Graduation candidates from all colleges/schools except Beeson School of Divinity

Leslie S. Wright Center Concert Hall

Commencement should last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

For undergraduates and graduates. Graduation candidates should report at 9:00 am to Reid Chapel to pick up their authorization cards, then line up in the corridors for the procession across campus. The Commencement ceremony itself begins at 10:00 am.

NOTE: These details are subject to change.

Wright Center Map


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