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Commencement Checklist

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The University of Rhode Island Commencement will be held May 23, 2010. The Main Commencement will begin on the Quadrangle at 12:30pm. Immediately after the main commencement ceremonies, the College of Human Science and Services mini-commencement will be held in the Keaney Gymnasium.

  1. Check to see if you have any sanctions on your E-campus record: It is important that you verify that you do not have any sanctions or information restrictions placed on your academic record. If you have such restrictions, your name will not appear in the University program or in your local newspaper. If you have any questions about this procedure, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 401-874-9500.
  2. Dress in Graduation Regalia: Be sure to pick up your cap and gown at the URI Bookstore. Your student ID will be required for purchase. Honors cords are not available at the Bookstore or the Dean's office and must be purchased directly from the Honors Societies.
  3. Attend the Main Commencement Ceremony: The main URI Ceremony will begin promptly at 12:30pm on the Quadrangle and will take about 90 minutes. Graduates are asked to line up no later then 12 noon in front of Quinn Hall. Lines will be formed by Colleges. Please look for the HSS sign. You will then proceed to the Quad where you will be seated. President Dooley will speak, confer honorary degrees, and introduce commencement speakers and special guests. After the main ceremony, you will be escorted by an HSS Faculty Marshal to Keaney Gym, where the HSS Graduation Ceremony will take place. Your individual recognition of graduation will take place at the HSS ceremony, not at the main commencement ceremony.
  4. Attend the College of Human Science and Services Ceremony immediately following the main commencement ceremony: After the main ceremony an HSS Faculty Marshal will lead you down the hill to Keaney Gym. It is important that you get to Keaney and line up as soon as possible. The HSS ceremony will begin 20 minutes after the main ceremony is over. Once you arrive at the Keaney main lobby proceed to the right to the north corridor and line up alphabetically within your major. It is important that you line up quickly so that the ceremony can begin as soon as possible. Refer to Keaney Diagrams.
  5. DO NOT forget your Identification Card: You received an identification card in the packet that was mailed to you, please clearly fill in all required information. You MUST bring this card with you to graduation. Before walking across the stage you will hand the card to Assistant Dean Nancy Kelley who will read your name and then give the card to the photographer so that proofs can be mailed to you. Please carry this card with you on graduation day, do not give it to a family member to hold as you may not see them until after the ceremony. If you have a name that is difficult to pronounce, please call (401) 874-2125 or stop by the Dean's office BEFORE graduation to go over the pronunciation with us.
  6. Walking Across the Stage: Groups will be called by major to the stage for the presentation of diploma covers by Dean McKinney. When it is time for you be to recognized as a graduate, you will hand your ID card to Dean Kelley who will read your name. After your name is read, walk over to Dean McKinney; he will present the diploma cover to you and shake your hand. (Your actual diploma will be mailed to you at a later date by the Offices of Enrollment Services.) Proceed across the stage and down the ramp where you will be directed to your seat. Please remain seated until the ceremony is finished.
  7. Smile: A professional photographer will take a picture of the awarding of your diploma as well as a picture at the bottom of the ramp. You will receive a full-color proof in the mail about one week after the ceremony. You can preregister at http://www.gradimages.com/Register.cfm
  8. For more information: Additional information on parking, disability assistance, yearbooks, pictures, rain plan and general commencement information can be found at www.uri.edu/commencement/

Handicapped Access to Keaney Gym

Access to Keaney Gym for handicapped persons should be through the front entrance to Keaney where there are ramps. Handicapped seating for family and friends will be clearly marked. Graduates who will need assistance should contact Disability Services at 874-2098 in advance of May 23, 2010.

Alcoholic Beverage Statement

The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on state property is prohibited, and the University will be required to enforce this regulation during Commencement Exercises. We appreciate your cooperation.

If you have any questions about these procedures, please call the Dean's Office at (401) 874-2125 or make an appointment to discuss your options.

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