CEREMONY INFO – There are TWO graduation ceremonies. The University-wide ceremony will be at the PNC center at 9am on Saturday, May 12th. Instructions for that ceremony can be found here. The departmental ceremony will be on Friday, May 11th at 2:30PM in the Stewart Theater in Talley. Both ceremonies require you to be wearing a red NC State cap & gown. Information about announcements and graduation robes can be found here. There is NO guest limit for either ceremony. You may bring as many friends and family as you like. I will send you additional information with more detailed instructions closer to the ceremony date.
RSVP – Though there is no limit to the number of guests you may bring, it is helpful for me to estimate how many graduation programs I will need to print. Please RSVP by email no later than April 2nd letting me know whether or not you will attend our departmental ceremony, and approximately how many guests you will bring.
PRIVACY ADJUSTMENTS – Names of graduating students will not be published in the graduation program or in any official press release if the student has a privacy setting preventing such release. Students graduating in May 2018 must ensure that their “privacy settings” in the MyPack Portal indicate their intention for inclusion in or exclusion from these publications no later than March 30th. It is YOUR responsibility to check your Privacy Settings. You can find more informationon privacy settings here.
CHECK YOUR DATA – Has your name changed recently or is it listed in the system the way it should appear on your diploma? Use the Name Change Form to update your name. Check your address in MyPack Portal to ensure that your diploma will be mailed to the correct location.
REVIEW THE GRADUATION CHECKLIST –https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-degree/graduation/#graddeadlines
GOWN DONATION — a few years ago we began a gown donation program for undergraduates. We have about 5 gowns that are available to borrow on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in borrowing a departmental gown, email me your height ASAP and I will let you know if we can loan you one. Likewise, for those of us who purchase a cap and gown, please keep us in mind after the ceremony, future graduates will appreciate your donation.