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Ph.D. Commencement

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Faculty who will be hooding a Ph.D. Candidate, contact the Commencement Office 

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Class Gift Campaign

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Important Dates

February 15, 2013
Any changes to diploma names must be submitted to the One Stop Shop (227 Sparks Hall)

March 5, 2013
Full Semester Midpoint

March 13, 2013
Tentative List of Graduates available on the Graduation Office website

March 27 and 28, 2013
Commencement Fair - West Exhibit Area, Urban Life building - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

April 12, 2013
Last day to make changes to your commencement attendance status

May 8, 2013
Ticket Distribution - 1st floor of the Student Center - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

May 9, 2013
Ticket Distribution - 1st floor of the Student Center - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

May 10, 2013
Ph.D. Commencement and Hooding Ceremony – Rialto Center for the Arts – 7:00 p.m.

May 17, 2013
Official degree conferral date for Spring Semester 2013