Sunday, May 17, 2015 Undergraduate Commencement Instructions
URI Tickets In order to safely accommodate the increasing number of graduates and guests and ensure that venues are not filled over legal capacity, the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal s Office has required the University to issue tickets for entry to all commencement venues (except the Quadrangle). ID is required to pick up the tickets. The Mackal Field House - Each graduate can receive up to seven (7) guest tickets for entry into the Mackal Field House. Tickets will be available for student pick-up in 130 CBLS from April 6 through May 1. Tickets for Mackal will not be mailed out. The Ryan Center - Each graduate can receive two (2) guest rain tickets for the Main Commencement Ceremony that are required for entry into the Ryan Center. Beginning on Monday, April 13, rain tickets will be available at the Ryan Center box office or on-line via each undergraduate graduating students ticketing account at TheRyanCenter.com. The box office is open Monday Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. 2 p.m. through May 1. After May 1 the Box Office is open Monday Friday 10 a.m. 4.p.m. Dress in Conventional Graduation Regalia If you plan to participate in the Commencement Ceremony you must wear academic regalia. Your cap and gown may be purchased at the University Bookstore. They are not returnable. URI student ID is required. Students who have earned a B.S. or B.L.A. degree should receive a maize tassel for their mortar board. Students with a B.A. should receive a white tassel. Know your tassel color when you go to the bookstore to purchase your gown. URI
URI Parking Information: Your first choice for parking may be the Plains Road Lot. There will be plenty of staff on-hand to direct you to other parking areas as parking lots fill up. Wear comfortable shoes: You and your guests are urged to wear comfortable shoes as it will be a long day and there will be plenty of walking. All information about Commencement is available online: The URI Commencement Ceremony website includes everything you need to know related to eligibility, parking, maps, travel and more: uri.edu/commencement. URI
URI Academics Undergraduates who have completed degree requirements by December (previous year), or May or August (current year) are eligible to participate in the ceremonies. Walking across the stage does not confirm your degree. Diplomas will arrive in the mail 6-8 weeks after graduation, once your final semester transcript has been audited. Update e-campus Check the spelling of your name. Your name as it is shown on e-campus is what will be on your diploma, the program and any local newspaper listing. Remove any restrictions you may have set including any FERPA holds that will prevent your name from appearing on the University program or in your local newspaper. This includes your name, home address and email address. Ensure that there are no sanctions on your e-campus record. It is your responsibility to review and address any sanctions in order to receive your diploma. Graduation Regalia Honor cords are not available at the bookstore and must be purchased directly from the honors societies. Check online at www.uri.edu/hpr/societies. The tassel is worn on the right until the degree has been conferred, at which time it is flipped to the left side. URI
The URI Main Commencement Ceremony Sunshine Location - The Quadrangle The ceremony on the Quadrangle is open to the public. 11:00 AM - Graduates from each academic college will assemble in front of the Memorial Union. 12:30 PM - The graduation procession begins. The full ceremony lasts about 90 minutes and will include the conferring of degrees by the President to the entire graduating class, main commencement speaker, student speaker, greetings by elected officials, and the presentation of honorary degrees. No individual student degrees are presented during this ceremony. Rain Location The Ryan Center (tickets required) If the rain plan is to be implemented, the decision will be made in the early morning. Information will be available on the URI home page and on automated phone lines (401.874.7669 and 401.874.1000). Signs will also be posted at all campus entrances. Each graduate can receive two (2) guest rain tickets for the Main Commencement Ceremony that are required for entry into the Ryan Center. Guests with a CELS ceremony ticket may view a simulcast of the main ceremony at the Mackal Field House. Additional Main Ceremony Viewing locations: Edwards Hall, Keaney Gymnasium. The buildings will re-open at 11:30 AM for viewing of the main commencement taking place on the Quadrangle, or in the Ryan Center (in the rain plan.) In addition, Swan Hall and locations within the Memorial Union (Ram s Den, Memorial Ballroom, and Atriums) will be available for viewing the main commencement ceremony. Seating in all these viewing locations is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. URI
URI Undergraduate Main Commencement Ceremony - Procession 10 a.m. Families & guests may take seats on the Quad. Programs will be available at information booths and from student escorts. Noon Degree candidates assemble in front of Memorial Union 12:30 p.m. Commencement ceremonies begin and will run approximately 90 minutes. The Quad
URI Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - Seating The Quad
The College of the Environment and Life Sciences Undergraduate Ceremony Rain or Shine Location The Mackal Field House (tickets required) The CELS ceremony immediately follows the main commencement ceremony. Once you arrive at Mackal, staff will be on hand to guide you to where you will line up by department and major. 3:00 PM - The ceremony will begin and lasts about 90 minutes. This is a more intimate ceremony during which your name will be announced, you will cross the stage, shake hands with the dean, receive your diploma cover, and be photographed as guests applaud your achievements. Each graduate can receive up to seven (7) guest tickets for entry into the Mackal Field House. BRING THE READERS CARD WITH YOU TO THE CELS CEREMONY. When it is your turn you will hand the card to the card reader who will read your name as you walk across the stage. The card will then be given to the photographer so that photo proofs can be mailed to you. If you have anything you would like announced, such as graduating cum laude please write it on the card. Students who complete at least 60 credits of their work at the University are eligible to graduate with distinction. Grades in all courses attempted at the University, including those utilizing the second grade option, will be included in the calculation of the grade point average for graduation with distinction. Note that graduating (Cum Laude) requires a GPA of 3.3. Magna Cum Laude is a 3.5 and Summa Cum Laude is a 3.7. Please notify our office if you need accommodations for hearing impairment. URI
CELS Commencement Ceremony 3:00 Procession 3:15 Dean s Welcome and Congratulatory Address 3:30 Recognition Ceremony and Awarding of Degrees 4:30 Closing Remarks Please have guests remain seated as a courtesy to those students who do not walk until later in the program.
Graduates are lined up by department and major outside at entrance 4 Biological Sciences Biology (B.A.) Biological Sciences (B.S.) Marine Biology (B.S.) Cell & Molecular Biology Cell & Molecular Biology (B.S.) Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.) Microbiology (B.S.) Environmental & Natural Resource Economics Environmental & Natural Resource Economics (B.S.) Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Animal Science & Technology (B.S.) Aquaculture and Fishery Technology (B.S.) Geosciences Geology and Geological Oceanography (B.S.) Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.) Marine Affairs Marine Affairs (B.A.) Marine Affairs (B.S.) Natural Resources Science Environmental Science & Management (B.S.) Wildlife & Conservation Biology (B.S.) Nutrition & Food Sciences Nutrition & Dietetics (B.S.) Plant Sciences & Entomology Plant Sciences (B.S.)
Please remember your READER CARD Write your name and major in large block letters and then hang on to the card until you are called to the stage. At that point, hand the index card to the person who will read your name and then give the card to the photographer so that photo proofs can be mailed to you. Please add your permanent email address to the back of your card for the photographer. Also, if you have anything you d The INDEX CARD will be like announced, such as used for the Coastal, Energy graduating cum laude please write it on the card. Note that and Science and Engineering graduating with honors (Cum Fellows Cording Ceremony. Laude) requires a QPA of 3.3. Magna Cum Laude is a 3.5 and Summa Cum Laude is a 3.7.
CELS Ticket Booth Platform Party - Faculty line up CELS Ceremony Tickets are required for guest to enter 3:00P.M. Seating and Procession Stage CELS Faculty CELS Faculty CELS Grads CELS Grads The Mackal Field House Enter 5 RR 1st floor Weight room Guest Seating Guest Seating Enter 1 Line of March Teaching Excellence Award Winner Platform Party Faculty by department Graduates by department and major Enter 2 Enter 3 Rest Rooms - There are no facilities in Mackal. Please use the facilities before you enter. RR RR ENTRANCE 4 Graduates Faculty (URI ID) Staff (URI ID) Pick up Reserved Tickets CELS Grads line up outside CELS Grads line up outside CELS Grads line up outside
Recognition Ceremony and Awarding of Degrees Screen Ramp Reader Podium Stage Dean Kirby Ramp Screen EXIT 5 RR CELS Faculty CELS Faculty CELS Grads CELS Grads Guest Seating CELS Faculty CELS Grads Guest Seating EXIT 1 EXIT 4 EXIT 2 EXIT 3 Recognition Ceremony Cording ceremony Coastal, Energy and Science & Engineering Fellows will be asked to stand up. You will be led to the stage. At your turn you will hand your index card to the person who will read your name. You will walk across the stage, receive your cord from Dean Kirby, and return to your seat. Non -Traditional Student(s) - Will be asked to stand up to be recognized for their achievement. Name, major and achievement will be announced. Veterans - Will be asked to stand up to be recognized for their achievement. Name, major, branch of service, rank and tour of duty will be mentioned. Awarding of degrees - Biological sciences graduates will lead onto the stage. At your turn you will hand your reader card to the person who will read your name. Walk across the stage to Dean Kirby shake with your right hand and take the diploma with your left. We will have photographers to capture photos of you. Walk off the stage to shake hands with your department faculty. Proceed down the center aisle back to your seat. Please have guests remain seated as a courtesy to those students who do not walk until later in the program.
Table for Diploma covers and Cords Faculty line Guest Seating Handicap seating CELS Grads CELS Grads Guest Seating Handicap seating Photographer Photographer Dept. Chair Assoc. Dean Cord and Diploma Feeder Dean Kirby Deans (3), Dept. Chairs (10), Teacher of the Year (1) Podium Assoc Dean Card Reader CM Card Table Mackal Stage
RR Enter RR Enter RR URI Main Ceremony The Quadrangle (C5) - Sunshine Plan The Ryan Center 120 (C2) Rain Plan CELS Ceremony The Mackal Field House 134 (D2) Parking lots are shaded grey- Campus shuttle stops are near all of the recommended parking lots. Rest Rooms - There are no facilities in Mackal. Please use the facilities before you enter.
Department Meeting Locations for Post Ceremony Photo Opportunities with Faculty (Map 1) EXIT 1 EXIT 2 The Mackal Field House EXIT 3 EXIT 5 EXIT 4 Env. & Nat Resource Economics Geosciences Landscape Architecture Marine Affairs Biological Sciences Sidewalk Natural Resources Science Fisheries, Animal and Vet. Sciences Plant Sciences Cell & Molecular Biology Nutrition and Dietetics
Department Meeting Locations for Post Ceremony Photo Opportunities with Faculty (Map 2) FAVS EXIT 1 PLS EXIT 2 GEO NRS LAR CMB MAF EXIT 3 NFS EXIT 4 Biological Sciences ENRI