School of Journalism May Graduation


The Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism’s 2007 May Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. at West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center.

While the ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m., all graduates should arrive before 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. The auditorium should have sufficient seating for students and their families, so the School of Journalism will not be issuing tickets this year.

As the graduation date approaches, the School will be communicating frequently with the graduates via E-News and signage around Martin Hall. Please be on the lookout for additional details!


Graduation Cap

Ceremony Details

Date: Sunday, May 13, 2007

Place: Creative Arts Center (CAC). A map of the Evansdale Campus is provided.

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.

Parking: The CAC has adequate parking to accommodate all guests.

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 5, 2007, 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 5, 2007, 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://www.wvu.edu/commencement/schedule.htm.