Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008Place: Creative Arts Center (CAC)
Time: Time: 9:30 a.m. (grads to arrive by 8:30 a.m.)
The WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism’s 2008 May Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center, located on the Evansdale Campus.
While the ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m., all graduates should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to allow time for lining up in alphabetical order within each program sequence.
The ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes and will be followed by light refreshments in the CAC lobby.
We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates’ success and hope to see you there!
Ceremony Details
Time: Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Graduates should arrive before 8:30 a.m. to allow time for lining up in alphabetical order within each program sequence.
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Place: Creative Arts Center (CAC). See the map of WVU’s Evansdale Campus.
Parking: The CAC has adequate parking to accommodate all guests. WVU officials will be on hand to direct overflow and handicap-accessible parking.
Attire: Participating graduates must purchase a cap, gown and tassel at the WVU Bookstore or the Book Exchange. The cost of these is not included in the graduation fee.
Reception: Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Graduation Fee: Graduates should check with the Office of Student Accounts, (304) 293-4006, if there is any uncertainty about the graduation fee.
Outstanding Fines/Fees: If graduates have any money due to a University unit, they will not receive their diplomas on graduation day. Graduates should check with Admissions and Records (304-293-2124) to be certain that they are not listed as owing fines or fees.
Diplomas: Diplomas will be handed to graduates during the ceremony. Students who applied for graduation by March 6, 2008, will receive their printed diploma with the complete information. Students who applied after that date may receive a blank diploma during the ceremony due to printing requirements; final diplomas will be mailed to the student’s permanent address.
Program: Students who applied for graduation by March 6, 2008, will be listed in the ceremony program. Students who applied after that date may not be included due to printing requirements.
General Information: General University information regarding graduation is available at http://commencement.wvu.edu/
