HR&E Graduation Information

HR&E Graduation Information
May 2008

Graduates and their guests are invited to attend the HR&E Commencement Ceremony and a Reception following the Ceremony. Information about the Commencement Ceremony, the Reception and appropriate Graduation Regalia (i.e. caps, gowns, etc.) can be found below.

For more information about WVU's graduation activities, you can visit the WVU Graduation website.

Commencement Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Location: WVU Coliseum

Graduation guests can enter the Coliseum from the Blue, Gold, Green, and Red Gates.

Click here for a map of the Coliseum, Shell Building and Parking.

Driving directions and lodging options are also available on the WVU Graduation website.

Time:

Graduates need to report at 8:30 a.m.

with their academic regalia (i.e. cap, gown, etc.)

to the Red Gate Entrance (enter through the Red Gate and follow the signs to the check-in area)

Commencement Ceremony — Starts at 9:30 a.m.

Invitations:

Invitations will be mailed to the graduate’s permanent address by April 4, 2008.

Please RSVP by May 2, 2008. While there is abundant seating in the Coliseum, we need to have this information so that we can plan for the reception that follows.

Disability Accommodations:

Disability Accommodations are available for the Commencement Ceremony.

Request for an accommodation must be made by Monday, May 5th

To request an accommodation, go to http://www.wvu.edu/commencement/accomodations.html

Photographs

A Photographer from WVU Photography Services will be taking individual pictures of each graduate (which will be paid for by the College) during the commencement ceremony. Each graduate will be given one free digital download and can order additional prints through Photography Services.

Reception

Graduates and their guests are invited to attend a the College of Human Resources & Education Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Shell Building located beside the Coliseum (see map).

If you wish to walk, you should exit through the Green Gate, walk down the steps past the Natatorium (on your left), and enter the Shell Building.

A free shuttle from the Coliseum to the Shell Building will be available for those who prefer not to walk. Just follow the signs.

Individual locations for the six departments and the Benedum Collaborative will be marked inside the Shell Building.

This should be a good time for you to take pictures with faculty, friends and family.

Graduation Regalia(caps, gowns, tassles, hoods)

In order to insure consistency in the gowns and the colors of the academic regalia used in the Commencement Ceremony, caps, gowns, tassles and hoods should be ordered from the WVU Bookstore (304.293.7467).

A list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about academic regalia is available on the WVU graduation website.

Below is a list of the appropriate regalia needed for each degree and price information. Prices do not include the 6% sales tax. A shipping charge of $6.95 will be added if the regalia is shipped to the student's address. Prices below are tentative.

Bachelor

Cap, Gown & Tassel - $42.90 + 6% Sales Tax = $45.48 Total
Gown - $36.90
Cap - $9.00
Tassel - $4.90

Master

Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood - $48.00
Gown - $44.00
Cap - $9.00
Tassel - $4.90
Master Hood - $33.50

Ed.D./Ph.D./AuD.

Gap, Gown, Tassel & Hood - $57.50
Gown - $50.50
Cap - $9.00
Tassel - $4.90
Doctoral Hood - $43.50
Blue/Gold Tassel - $5.98

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	HR&E Graduation Information May 2008 Graduates and their guests are invited to attend the HR&E Commencement Ceremony and a Reception following the Ceremony. Information about the Commencement Ceremony, the Reception and appropriate Graduation Regalia (i.e. caps, gowns, etc.) can be found below. For more information about WVU's graduation activities, you can visit the WVU Graduation website. Commencement Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008 Location: WVU Coliseum Graduation guests can enter the Coliseum from the Blue, Gold, Green, and Red Gates. Click here for a map of the Coliseum, Shell Building and Parking. Driving directions and lodging options are also available on the WVU Graduation website. Time: Graduates need to report at 8:30 a.m. with their academic regalia (i.e. cap, gown, etc.) to the Red Gate Entrance (enter through the Red Gate and follow the signs to the check-in area) Commencement Ceremony — Starts at 9:30 a.m. Invitations: Invitations will be mailed to the graduate’s permanent address by April 4, 2008. Please RSVP by May 2, 2008. While there is abundant seating in the Coliseum, we need to have this information so that we can plan for the reception that follows. Disability Accommodations: Disability Accommodations are available for the Commencement Ceremony. Request for an accommodation must be made by Monday, May 5th To request an accommodation, go to http://www.wvu.edu/commencement/accomodations.html Photographs A Photographer from WVU Photography Services will be taking individual pictures of each graduate (which will be paid for by the College) during the commencement ceremony. Each graduate will be given one free digital download and can order additional prints through Photography Services. Reception Graduates and their guests are invited to attend a the College of Human Resources & Education Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Shell Building located beside the Coliseum (see map). If you wish to walk, you should exit through the Green Gate, walk down the steps past the Natatorium (on your left), and enter the Shell Building. A free shuttle from the Coliseum to the Shell Building will be available for those who prefer not to walk. Just follow the signs. Individual locations for the six departments and the Benedum Collaborative will be marked inside the Shell Building. This should be a good time for you to take pictures with faculty, friends and family. Graduation Regalia(caps, gowns, tassles, hoods) In order to insure consistency in the gowns and the colors of the academic regalia used in the Commencement Ceremony, caps, gowns, tassles and hoods should be ordered from the WVU Bookstore (304.293.7467). A list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about academic regalia is available on the WVU graduation website. Below is a list of the appropriate regalia needed for each degree and price information. Prices do not include the 6% sales tax. A shipping charge of $6.95 will be added if the regalia is shipped to the student's address. Prices below are tentative. Bachelor Cap, Gown & Tassel - $42.90 + 6% Sales Tax = $45.48 Total Gown - $36.90 Cap - $9.00 Tassel - $4.90 Master Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood - $48.00 Gown - $44.00 Cap - $9.00 Tassel - $4.90 Master Hood - $33.50 Ed.D./Ph.D./AuD. Gap, Gown, Tassel & Hood - $57.50 Gown - $50.50 Cap - $9.00 Tassel - $4.90 Doctoral Hood - $43.50 Blue/Gold Tassel - $5.98