Letter to the Students
December 20 , 2007
Dear Present and Future Alumni:
The Sociology and Earth Sciences units of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences conduct a Convocation Ceremony where we individually recognize each of our graduates. This special event is held in the Smith Music Hall, which offers a smaller, more personal atmosphere than the all-campus commencement held in the Assembly Hall. It is a joyful occasion which parents, in particular, appreciate. This year the convocation is being held in your honor. It will be in the Smith Memorial Hall in Smith Music Hall, 805 South Matthews, Urbana, Illinois, on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Before the Ceremony
Register for the ceremony via the web February 8, 2008 through April 23, 2008 by completing the online ceremony registration form. Students will initially be given 4 tickets on May 2 and May 3 in your department. Extra tickets will be handed out Monday, May 5, 2008. Every person in your family, except you, including babies and small children, will need a ticket. You will need to register for your cap and gown here too. Academic dress (cap and gown) are required. At the end of registration, you will receive a conformation number. KEEP THAT NUMBER. You need it to pick up your tickets. If you have trouble registering for the Sociology and Earth Sciences Ceremony, please contact Your Department Representative.
Graduation Day
Each graduate will be recognized by name and will be presented a diploma cover. There will be no charge for the cover. Students graduating with honors will be recognized individually. There should be adequate seating for most, if not all, of your guests. As noted above, you will receive further information during sign-up.
You will receive proofs from the ceremony taken by Graduation Photo via email approximately 5-7 days after the ceremony.
During the Ceremony
Each graduate will be called by name and presented with a diploma cover. There is no charge for the cover. Students graduating with honors will receive additional recognition.
If you have any questions please contact your department representative.
Sincerely,
The Sociology and Earth Sciences Convocation Committee