The College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Amphitheater (Next to Kasser Theater) 1:00 p.m.; check-in 11:45 a.m.
(Bachelor degree recipients and candidates)

Convocation is a pre-commencement ceremony which celebrates students' achievements. The Bachelor’s degree will be officially awarded at Commencement, Friday, May 22, 2009.

The Amphitheater is an outdoor venue with little shade and no awning.  In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony may be delayed or postponed.  Please call the MSU weather hotline (973-655-7810) or check the MSU home page (http://www.montclair.edu/).

Participation Eligibility

Candidates who appear on the May 2009 graduation list as well as graduates with degrees conferred in August 2008 or January 2009 are eligible to participate in Convocation.  If you have questions concerning academic issues relative to your degree, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 973-655-4376.  All other questions may be directed to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at 973-655-4228.

Academic Regalia

Students are required to wear an academic robe with stole (no cap or tassels).  Caps and tassels are worn only at Commencement. Information regarding the purchase of academic regalia can be found at:

http://www.montclair.edu/commencement/convocations/index.html

Admission Document and Guest Ticket Information

ALL STUDENTS SHOULD REGISTER ON-LINE at (http://www.montclair.edu/rsvp) between April 21 and Midnight, Sunday, April 26, 2009.

Students should print the confirmation page and bring it, along with photo identification, to pick up their tickets.  Seating is limited and tickets are required for guests.

• Each student may reserve up to 3 guest tickets: two tickets for the Amphitheater and one for Kasser Theater. As a courtesy to other students, you should request only those tickets that will be used.
• Seating for persons with special needs will be available.  Please indicate your needs on the Registration Form.
• Guests should be seated by 12:45 p.m.
• Due to the physical requirements of the seating area and safety reasons, it will not be possible for family members to take photos during the ceremony. Please plan to take photos with family and/or faculty following the ceremony.
• Surface lot permits will be honored during Convocation.
• Additional parking available in the Red Hawk Deck.  Fee schedule available at http://www.montclair.edu/facilities/fs/taps/
• Free parking is available at Quarry Lots 18, 19, 20A, 20B, 21, 22, 23, and 26. http://www.montclair.edu/facilities/fs/taps/map.html

Line Up and Procession

• Students will line up by major at 12 p.m. in designated areas in front of College Hall.
• Procession will begin promptly at 12:45 p.m.
• The Convocation ceremony is expected to last 1 ½ hours.

Tickets will be distributed alphabetically by last name on the following days:

A - M

• May 4-6           9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• May 5              4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  (By appointment only)

N - Z

• May 11-13       9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• May 12            4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  (By appointment only)

Tickets not picked up on the scheduled dates will be forfeited.  Time constraints will not allow for the mailing of tickets to students.

Students not attending Convocation may pick up their certificate beginning Monday, May 18 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the CHSS Dean’s Office, Dickson Hall 401.