Spring Commencement
Wednesday,  May 21, 2008

Countess de Hoernle Student Life Center
2600 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 
Located on the Northwood University-Florida campus

Family and friends of graduates are all invited to attend (there is no limit per graduate and no tickets are being issued). Graduates must arrive at 12:30 p.m. and report to Turner Auditorium.

Student Life Center Arena doors open at 1p.m. for guests.  Ceremony begins precisely at 2:00 p.m.

Graduates may pick up their Graduation Packets at the Career Fair on Wednesday, March 19th (11a.m.-2p.m.) in the Student Life Center

Graduation Rehearsal

University College Students: Friday, May 16, 2008, 6:00p.m., Turner Auditorium

Traditional Program (daytime) Students:  Tuesday, May 20, 2008, Noon, Turner Auditorium

Attendance is required for traditional students, and caps and gowns will be distributed at the rehearsal.

Senior Reception

Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 5:00p.m., DeVos-Cook Lobby

Seniors and parents are welcome to attend the reception.

Honors Convocation

Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 6:00p.m., Turner Auditorium

All students, faculty, staff, and family members are welcome to attend this Academic awards ceremony.

Schedule

12:30 p.m. – Arrival and check in at the Turner Building Lobby and Auditorium
12:50 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Line-up in rows
1:30 p.m. – Begin moving into outer hallway for walk to the Student Life Center
2:00 p.m. – Ceremony

Caps and Gowns

Caps and gowns are to be worn as delivered – do not pin anything on them.

Place cap squarely on your head with the mortarboard parallel to the ground. Bobby pins may be used to secure caps.

Tassel should be worn on the left side.

Dress and Conduct

This is a formal occasion. Graduates should dress in business attire. Persons who are intoxicated or disorderly in any way will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

Graduates are asked to advise their guests not to bring airhorns and other loud noisemakers into the SLC arena as they are disruptive to the ceremony.

Name Card

One 3x5 card with your name and honors and addresses (mail and e-mail) will be given to you upon check in at the Turner Building Lobby.  You will hand this card to Dr. Pridgeon when you come onstage.  

Line-up for Ceremony

Instructions will be provided upon check in at the Turner Building Auditorium.  

Seating and parking for handicapped guests

Seating will be available for handicapped guests.  Handicapped parking is also available.

Diploma Cover

You will be handed a diploma cover when you cross the stage during commencement. Retain this cover for your diploma. The diploma will arrive by mail within 6 - 8 weeks.

Class Ring Information

Call Jostens 1.800.854.7464

Photographs

Pictures will be taken as you cross the stage. The photographer will send e-mails to all graduates notifying them that proofs are available for viewing on their web site approximately one week after the ceremony.

Special Hotel Rate for Family and Friends of Northwood Graduates

Three local hotels offer special rates to Northwood graduates' families and friends coming to West Palm Beach for the graduation ceremony:

• Chesterfield Hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480, (561) 659-5800. $119.00 per night.
• Comfort Inn, 1901 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL  33409, (561) 689-6100.  $79.00 per night.
• Hampton Inn, 2025 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL  33411, (561) 682-9990. $119.00 per night.
• Marriott Hotel, Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL, (561) 833-1234, $89.00 per night.

Mention Northwood University when making reservations.

Transcripts

The official legal document verifying degree completion is the academic transcript. This document contains a complete record of all courses taken, grades earned, grade point average, degrees awarded and majors completed.

Your transcript is a copy of your official academic document. In order to protect your privacy and the integrity of the academic process, certain regulations apply regarding how and when this document may be provided to third parties. Requests for transcripts must be made in writing and include your signature. Send requests to:

Registrar
Northwood University
2600 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

The request must clearly state the name and address of the person and/or business where a copy of your transcript will be sent. Print your name and Social Security number clearly on the request.

Official transcripts are those that carry the signature of the Registrar and the Seal of the University. These are ordered for employers, graduate schools, or examination boards such as CPA or law school. The word ‘official’ means that it is sent directly from Northwood University to the employer or school without going through your hands.

For more information about graduation festivities on the Florida campus, please contact Greta Henglein at 561.478.5551 or henglein@northwood.edu