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Graduation Central

May 2008 CommencementGraduation Central

May 8, 2008
7:00pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave. Dr. SE
Hickory, North Carolina


     

May 2008 Graduation Information for Guest

Doors Open: 6:00p.m.
Parking: Free Parking*

*Parking is limited so we strongly suggest carpooling. Overflow parking will be available at Valley Hills Mall. Shuttle service will be provided to and from overflow parking.

Seating: Seating is open and no tickets are required.
Directions: Directions to Hickory Metro Convention Center
Points of Interest Points of Interest Map

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May 2008 Graduation Information for Students

Arrival Time: 5:30p.m.
Parking Information: Free Parking*

*Parking is limited so we strongly suggest carpooling. Overflow parking will be available at Valley Hills Mall. Shuttle service will be provided to and from overflow parking.

Line Up/Check In:  
Please follow signs for graduate entrance. Report to the check-in station located in the line up area. You will be given your name card. Please keep the card which will be given to your dean on stage during commencement. If you are eligible for honors or high honors you will receive your cord at this time.
Caps and Gowns:  
Teal cap and gown must be worn to participate in the commencement. Please pick up your teal cap and gown at the bookstore on May 5.
Graduation Announcements/Accessories:
Please click on the following link to order announcements and other graduation accessories: www.herffjones.com/college. If you need more assistance please contact the Bookstore at 704-922-6428.
Honors:  

Excellence in academic work is recognized at graduation by the award of honors rank. Ranking is as follows based on the cumulative GPA of the semester prior to graduation requirements being met:

  • High Honors - 3.80 or above cumulative GPA
  • Honors - 3.50 or above but below 3.80 cumulative GPA
Disability:  
Graduates and their guests, who may need reasonable accommodations for commencement, based on a disability, should contact Amy Davis (704) 922-6224 as soon as possible.
Diploma Pick-Up:  

Pick up your diploma in the Registrar's Office. Pick up dates are as follows:

  • Graduates who have met all requirements in December and petitioned for Fall: Available NOW.
  • Graduates completing requirements in May and petitioned for Spring: Available on or after June 9th.
  • Graduates completing requirements in August and petitioned for Summer: Available on or after September 15th.
Registrar's Office Hours:
Spring/Fall Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
   
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 8:00am -12 noon
Commencement Instructions:
Commencement Etiquette:

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