2007-2008 Commencement

Spring Commencement: May 17, 2008
Winter Commencement: December 13, 2008

Spring Commencement Information

Location and time

Bennett Sports Center
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, Michigan 48640

Time: Traditional Campus graduates (UG) 10:30 am
          University College (UC) and DeVos graduates 3:00 pm

Caps and Gown Distribution for Traditional Undergraduate Students

When: May 12 - 16 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Gerstacker Student Union and the Northwood Bookstore

Caps and gowns are yours to keep. Included with the caps and gowns are a 3 x 5 name card with your name typed on it. Please indicate pronunciation of your name on this card and carry it with you onto the stage at commencement, where you will hand it to the Dean.

Tickets are not required.

Commencement Day Reception - All Graduates

When: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Hach Student Life Center
Who: All graduates and family members are encouraged to attend

Dress and Conduct

Men are expected to wear suits. Jackets may be removed if you feel you will be too warm. Women are expected to wear appropriate dress clothing. Mortarboards are to be placed squarely on the head. (No angles please!) Do not pin flowers to the gowns.

Misconduct

Anyone impaired by alcohol/drug ingestion will be removed from the ceremony. Please do not embarrass yourself, your classmates, or your family.

Honors

If you are graduating with honors, it will be noted on the index card and you will receive a gold tassel with your cap and gown.

Honors for Commencement are determined at the end of the Post Fall Mini Session. Honors for Diplomas are determined at the completion of your curriculum.

Honors designations are as follows:

Honor and minimum GPA:

• summa cum laude 3.90
• magna cum laude 3.70
• cum laude 3.50

If you feel we are in error regarding your honors designation, please bring your index card to the Registrar's Office and we will review your records.

Line-up for Ceremony

Time:     Traditional Campus Graduates (UG) 9:45 am
              University College (UC) and DeVos Graduates 2:15 pm
Where:  Hach Student Life Center

Diploma

All BBA diplomas will read "Bachelor of Business Administration". Your major(s) and minor(s) are noted on your transcript.

Diplomas for those completing all requirements and settling any obligations with the Business Office will be mailed out upon completion of your degree. If you have not received your diploma 6-8 weeks after completion of your degree, please call the Registrar's Office 989.837.4215.

Graduation Announcements

You may order announcements through the Northwood University bookstore by calling 989.837.4225.

Photographs

Professional pictures will be taken during the ceremony and at the reception.  Pictures will be available for graduates to order and purchase.

Transcripts

You will receive a student copy of your transcript with your diploma. Written consent is required each time you request a transcript.