Spring 2012 Commencement and Degree Completion Deadlines

Commencement Deadline
Your Commencement Participation Application needs to be submitted by March 1st in order for name to appear in commencement program for both PhD and Master’s Degrees.

MAY 2012

• May 7th - PhD initial submission deadline 
• May 15th - Master’s initial submission deadline 
• May 25th - Final submission deadline for dissertation/thesis as well as any paperwork, grades, etc. 

More information on completing your degree.

Winter 2011 Commencement Ceremony and GradFair

Winter 2011 Ceremony 
 December Commencement exercises are open to candidates for graduate and undergraduate degrees. The ceremony typically runs 90 minutes and includes the procession of degree candidates, an address by a Commencement speaker, induction into the IU Alumni Association, the hooding of Ph.D. and doctoral candidates, and the conferral of degrees.

Saturday, December 17, 2011
Assembly Hall, 1001 E. 17th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408

The 2011 Winter Commencement Handbook is now online at:
http://www.commencement.iu.edu/bloomington/graduation-info/winter-2011-commencement/index.shtml

Fall GradFair for Winter Commencement:  

October 11-12, 2011, 
State Rooms East and West, 
Indiana Memorial Union. 
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

At GradFair, students may rent caps and gowns, purchase graduate announcements, class rings, and diploma frames, and have formal pictures taken in academic regalia. They may also visit information tables hosted by University Ceremonies and Commencement Services and the Indiana University Alumni Association.

More information on GradFair:
http://www.commencement.iu.edu/bloomington/caps-and-gowns/gradfair.shtml

Graduating in May? Attend Grad Fair.

Take care of all your Commencement needs in one place at one time at GradFair 2011:

* Rent your cap and gown
* Purchase graduate announcements and diploma frames
* Have formal pictures taken in academic regalia
* Visit information tables hosted by University Ceremonies and Commencement and the Indiana University Alumni Association.

When: February 23, 24 and 25, 2011

What Time: 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Where: State Rooms East and West, Indiana Memorial Union

For complete information on Grad Fair and ordering caps and gowns, visit: http://www.commencement.iu.edu/bloomington/graduate2011.shtml

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For complete information on Commencement 2011, visit http://www.commencement.iu.edu/.

Check out the new Graduate Commencement Handbook at
http://www.commencement.iu.edu/doc/graduate-commencement-handbook.pdf.

Grad Student volunteers needed for usability testing on new commencement website

** Please contact Heather directly to sign up for a time to participate, spaces are limited **

The test will take between 45 minutes to an hour, and will take place at the Von Lee. No preparation is necessary - you will be asked a series of task based questions related to the website being tested. The testing will occur Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week (2/21-25), between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. (with the last test starting at 12). More times at later dates may be available as well.

Participants will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card for their time and participation.

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Heather Beery, Information Architect
Creative Services, Indiana University

812.855.0089
hbeery@indiana.edu
http://creativeservices.iu.edu/

Winter Commencement Caps and Gowns Available for Order from IU Bookstore IMU

Winter Commencement 2010

Rental Charges

• Bachelor’s and Associate’s apparel: $98.75
• Master’s apparel: $108.85
• Indiana's 7 percent sales tax will be added to these charges.
• Associate and bachelor's degree candidates have the option of purchasing additional stoles of gratitude for $22.65 each plus Indiana sales tax of 7 percent.

Bookstore Orders: Nov. 23-Dec. 15

From Nov. 23 through Dec. 15, graduates must order caps and gowns at the IU Bookstore in the IMU. Go to the clothing service counter on the second floor.

Students may also call the bookstore at (812) 855-0547 but should realize that it is a very busy line and they are apt to encounter voice mail. Calls are generally returned within 24 to 36 hours.

Those who do not order by Dec. 15 must wait until Commencement Day when any remaining caps and gowns will be available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is not guaranteed.

Picking Up Your Cap and Gown on Dec. 15, 16 and 17

Caps and gowns will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Georgian Room on the second floor of Indiana Memorial Union.

For more information on caps and gowns, Winter Commencement and commencement in general:
http://commencement.iu.edu/bloomington/december2010/index.shtml

Deadline to Order Caps and Gowns for Winter Commencement 2010 is November 22

Winter Commencement 2010

Online Cap and Gown Orders Close Monday, Nov. 22, 2010!

Rent your cap and gown at http://www.herffjones.com/iu/

Rental Charges

• Bachelor’s and Associate’s apparel: $98.75
• Master’s apparel: $108.85
• Indiana's 7 percent sales tax will be added to these charges.
• Associate and bachelor's degree candidates have the option of purchasing additional stoles of gratitude for $22.65 each plus Indiana sales tax of 7 percent.

Bookstore Orders: Nov. 23-Dec. 15

From Nov. 23 through Dec. 15, graduates must order caps and gowns at the IU Bookstore in the IMU. Go to the clothing service counter on the second floor.

Students may also call the bookstore at (812) 855-0547 but should realize that it is a very busy line and they are apt to encounter voice mail. Calls are generally returned within 24 to 36 hours.

Those who do not order by Dec. 15 must wait until Commencement Day when any remaining caps and gowns will be available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is not guaranteed.

Picking Up Your Cap and Gown on Dec. 15, 16 and 17

Caps and gowns will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Georgian Room on the second floor of Indiana Memorial Union.

For more information on caps and gowns, Winter Commencement and commencement in general:
http://commencement.iu.edu/bloomington/december2010/index.shtml