congratulations, graduates! graduation rehearsal & information session office of student affairs...
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CONGRATULATIONS,
GRADUATES!
Graduation Rehearsal & Information Session
Office of Student Affairs | April 2013
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AGENDA
• Etiquettes
• Let’s Talk Fashion
• Graduation Agenda
• Practice!
• Important Reminders
• Questions?
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What is commencement?
commence ment noun \kə-ˈmen(t)s-mənt\
– the ceremonies or the day for conferring degrees, certificates, or diplomas (Merriam-Webster)
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Graduate Etiquettes• Arrive at the venue no later than 12:30pm to line
up
• Wear proper attire (cap & gown for bachelor/master students; formal or professional dress for certificate/ESL students)
• Remain in your seat AT ALL TIMES; stand and move only when directed to do so
• Keep cell phones & other electronics TURNED OFF until the ceremony is over
• Show respect to speakers, your fellow graduates, and their families by REMAINING SILENT throughout the ceremony
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Guest Etiquettes• Keep cell phones & other electronics TURNED
OFF until the ceremony is over
• Sit ONLY in seats designated for guests; REMAIN SEATED throughout the ceremony; only authorized personnel are permitted in the stage area
• Photos may be taken only from your seat
• Show respect to speakers, graduates, and other guests by REMAINING SILENT throughout the ceremony
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Let’s Talk Fashion
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WOMEN• Formal or business attire• Dress; OR• Dress slacks, khakis• Blouse• Dress shoes
Appropriate AttireMEN• Formal or business attire• Dress shirt• Dress slacks, khakis• Dress shoes
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
How do I wear my cap & gown?
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
Zip your gown up the front.
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
Master degree recipients, you will have droopy sleeves!
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
Your gown should hang to mid-calf.
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
Your cap’s mortar board should sit parallel to the ground.
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
Master degree recipients wear a hood.
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
The velvet rim should be visible, as well as the colors inside the hood.
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Cap & GownAlso known as regalia
In the front, the velvet will be visible around your neck.
Wear your tassel on the RIGHT side!
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BEWARE OF
the TILTED CAP!
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BAD CAP!
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Good cap!
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We will notify you when your cap & gown are ready to be picked up from Student Affairs!
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Commencement Agenda
• Processional
• Welcome
• United States National Anthem
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Diversity Celebration
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• Dr. Sarac’s Remarks
• Commencement Address (by guest speaker)
• Valedictorian Remarks
• Graduate Speaker Remarks
Commencement Agenda
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• VIU’s Outstanding Faculty Awards
• Awarding of Degrees & Certificates
• Recessional
• Group Pictures
Commencement Agenda
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Woodson High School9525 Main Street
Fairfax, VA
Take the GREEN BUS and get off at the Lee Highway at Fairfax Circle Plaza WB bus stop.
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Parking
Entrance from street
Bus stop!
Auditorium; enter at Gate 18
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE…1. Find your name tag2. Make sure your cap & gown are being worn correctly3. Line up with your fellow grads• Use the serial number on your name tag!
4. STAY THERE!
THERE WILL BE STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
TO HELP YOU!
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AMENITIES…1. Cafeteria with live-feed of the ceremony & snacks2. Restrooms3. Staff & student volunteers to help you4. If you need help, call: (703) 507-0842
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PHOTOGRAPHYYour picture will be taken…
• While you are lining up
• As you process into the auditorium
• As you walk across the stage and shake hands with your dean and/or Dr. Sarac
• After you have received your “diploma” (backstage)
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OTHER PHOTO OPS
• Group pictures after ceremony
• Photo booth with the bookstore in the lobby area
• VIU banners in the lobby area; take photos before and after the ceremony!
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OTHER PHOTO INFO• Any photos taken by VIU’s photographers will be
available to you within 2 weeks of the ceremony
• Family/friends will NOT be permitted to leave their seats to take photos!
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Let’s Practice!
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Important Reminders
WHERE IS GRADUATION?
Woodson High School9525 Main Street
Fairfax, VA
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Important Reminders
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
12:30 p.m.
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Important Reminders
WHAT AMENITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE?
Live feed; snacks in the cafeteria; restrooms; staff & volunteers to help when needed
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Important Reminders
WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY FAMILY ABOUT PHOTOS?
Don’t leave your seat to take photos; VIU will provide photos 2 weeks after ceremony; etc.
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viu.edu/students/services/commencement-ceremony
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Questions?