Attention Candidates for Graduation
Students who anticipate graduating this May 2012 need to apply for graduation from Jan. 30, 2012 through March 2, 2012 in the Records and Registration Office, Middletown Campus.
Eligible students who meet the above deadline date ensures receipt of the actual diploma at the May commencement ceremony as well as having their names on a list distributed to academic departments for consideration of awards for graduating students.
For students who miss the above deadline date: You may still be eligible to apply through April 4, 2012. However, their names will not be on the list distributed to academic departments for consideration of awards for graduating students and there will be no guarantee of the actual diploma being given at the May commencement ceremony.
YOU MUST ALSO CONFIRM WHETHER YOU ARE ATTENDING THE GRADUATION CEREMONY:
Even though you applied for graduation through the Records and Registration Office you must still contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Services to indicate whether or not you will be participating in the Commencement Exercises. You will have to complete the electronic response card located on the left side of this page. This will ensure that your name is on the line-up. The dates for the commencement exercises are listed below.
To confirm whether you are attending please respond by April 18.
If you missed the deadline and wish to participate in commencement you must contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Services at 845-341-4000 immediately in order to ensure that you name appears in the line-up.
Important Dates and Information
With the commencement ceremony being held the Saturday after final grades are posted, notification to students not meeting graduation requirements will not occur until a day or two before the commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 19th. Please plan ahead accordingly.
In addition, students who wish to apply Spring 2012 transfer credit toward graduation requirements, must submit an official transcript to the Records & Registration Office by Tuesday, May 15th. If this does not happen, then your graduation will be deferred until August 2012. The $50.00 graduation fee will apply at that time.
Students with unresolved obligations will not be allowed to walk in the ceremony.
RESERVE THESE DATES NOW!!!
Required Commencement Rehearsal
Required Commencement rehearsal will be held Friday, May 18, at 9:00 a.m. SHARP until approximately 11:00am. EVERY GRADUATE participating in the Commencement ceremony MUST ATTEND rehearsal. You will be receiving your actual diploma or certificate at commencement. Therefore, a mandatory rehearsal is required! Be sure to make whatever arrangements are necessary NOW to be in attendance. Please report to the Physical Education Building located on East Conklin Ave (Middletown Campus). Caps and gowns will not be worn during rehearsal. If you are handicapped or have a disability that will prevent you from marching in the procession, please let us know, as soon as possible, so that we can make arrangements for you to participate in the ceremony.
Commencement Exercise
Our 62nd Commencement Exercise will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. on the Alumni Green located behind the Morrison Mansion (Middletown Campus). In case of rain, it will be held in the Physical Education Building). You should be in line by 9:25 a.m. as directed at rehearsal. Final attendance will be taken at 9:45 a.m. The program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. It is essential that you come to campus early. The ceremony lasts approximately 2 hours.
Your Spring 2012 grades
Your Spring 2012 grades will be available through Self-Service Banner at MySUNYOrange. If you are unable to activate your account, please call (845) 341-4175.
If you have any questions
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the Office of the Vice President for Student Services at (845) 341-4000 or email belen.medina@sunyorange.edu. Our office is located on the 3rd floor of the George Shepard Student Center.