April 2016
Greetings,
Only 5 weeks until commencement! Below you will find information related to regalia pick-up,
departmental receptions and general information. The next email will include what you can expect
during the UNCW Commencement ceremony, including what to bring, parking and more. Visit the
UNCW Commencement website for more information.
Regalia & Honor Cord Pick-Up
Departmental Events/Receptions
What to Expect During the Ceremony
May 2016 Commencement Celebration
Pre-Register for Commencement Photographs
Diplomas & Transcripts
Senior Challenge
Alumni & Student Virtual Networking Hour
UNCW E-Mail Deactivation
Commencement Guidebook App
(If you experience any problems reading this email, please visit: uncw.edu/commencement)
SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
DATE
COLLEGE/SCHOOL
CEREMONY
BEGINS
Friday,
May 6
Cameron School of Business
Friday,
May 6
Watson College of Education and the College of Health and Human
Services
5:30 p.m.
Saturday,
May 7
College of Arts and Sciences - Sciences and Humanities
Biology and Marine Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer
Science, Creative Writing, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign
Languages & Literatures, Geography and Geology, History, Math &
Statistics, Philosophy and Religion, Physics and Physical Oceanography
9:30 a.m.
Saturday,
May 7
College of Arts and Sciences - Creative Arts, Social Sciences & Graduate
Liberal Studies
Anthropology, Art & Art History, Communication Studies, Film Studies,
Graduate Liberal Studies, Information Technology, International Studies,
2 p.m.
1 p.m.
Music, Psychology, Public & International Affairs, Sociology and
Criminology and Theatre
Regalia & Honor Cord Pick-Up
Regalia is available for pick-up in the UNCW Bookstore until Thursday, May 5, 2016. Distance education
and extension graduates will be able to purchase their cap, gown, tassel and hood (if applicable) during
the regular bookstore hours. Regalia will cost $44.98 for undergraduates, which includes your cap,
gown and tassel. Master student’s regalia will cost $84.98, and includes your cap, gown, hood and
tassel. Doctoral students should email sm282@bncollege.com with their degree, height, name, phone
number and email address. Doctoral students regalia rental will be $30.
Order Regalia Online
If you are unable to go to the UNCW Bookstore, you can order your regalia online. To order
your regalia online, visit www.oakhalli.com/uncwoffcampus , to order your regalia.
Doctoral students cannot order their regalia online. Doctoral students should email
sm282@bncollege.com with their degree, height, name, phone number and email address.
If you are ordering your regalia online, you will pick-up your name card in Hanover Gym, one
hour prior to the beginning of your commencement ceremony.
If you are unable to pick-up your regalia by May 5, it will be available for purchase in Hanover Gym on
the day of your ceremony. Regalia can be picked up one hour prior to your ceremony start time in
Hanover Gym.
Students who successfully complete the Honors Program in their major will graduate “With Honors In”
the discipline in which their special work was undertaken. Students who earn a minimum of a 3.50 GPA
on all course work attempted, including transfer courses, will receive a degree with distinction.
Distinction is based on your overall GPA at the end of the fall semester. Those receiving honors and
degrees with distinction will be recognized as a group during the Commencement ceremony. Students
who will earn a degree with distinction were previously notified and sent an email with information on
how to purchase the official UNCW honor cord.
There are three levels of distinction:
Cum Laude - overall average of 3.50
Magna Cum Laude - overall average of 3.70
Summa Cum Laude - overall average of 3.90
For information concerning distinction qualifications, please contact the Office of the Registrar at
910.962.3125.
Departmental Events/Receptions
Learn when your department/school will host an event to celebrate their graduates! All other
graduation related events are posted on our commencement website. Note, some events require an
RSVP or are invitation only.
What to Expect During the Ceremony
UNCW does not have a commencement rehearsal for graduates. However, staff and student marshals
will direct you through the ceremony. The day of your ceremony, you will report to Hanover Gym one
hour prior to the beginning of your ceremony. This is also the time when the doors will open for your
family and friends to come into Trask Coliseum. When the ceremony begins, student marshals will direct
you to your seats. The student marshals will be counting the number of people in each row to make sure
you have a seat. If they ask you to start a new row, follow their directions. Programs will be on your seat
in Trask Coliseum. The ceremony will consist of greetings from University officials, a commencement
address, and the conferral of degrees. At the appropriate time, the student marshals will direct you
when it is time for you to be recognized. You will take a picture in front of the UNCW banner, hand your
name card to the card reader, and then shake hands with the Chancellor, Provost, or Dean of your
college/school. At this time you will return to your seat. After the ceremony, you will meet your family
and friends outside in front of Trask Coliseum. The ceremony will last 1.5-2 hours.
May 2016 Alumni Association Commencement Celebration
Thursday, May 5, 2016
|
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
|
Wise Alumni House
The UNCW Alumni Association invites all graduating students and their families to drop in to the Wise
Alumni House for a pre-graduation celebration! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be
served. The Wise Alumni House is located at the corner of Market Street and 18th Street. Parking is
available across the street at the Temple Baptist Church lot located on the corner of 18th Street and
Princess Street. Register by clicking here.
Pre-Register for Commencement Photographs
Professional photographers from Grad Images will take individual photographs of each of the graduates
during their Commencement ceremony. Participants will receive a free photo proof and can order
copies of their photograph directly from Grad Images. During the presentation of candidates, each
graduate will pose for two pictures: one as a portrait and the other receiving their scroll.
Click here to pre-register family and friends' email addresses and Grad Images will email photographs
when they are available for online viewing and ordering. Type "University of North Carolina-Wilmington"
as the school name. Visit the Grad Images website for more information.
Diplomas & Transcripts
Undergraduate and graduate diplomas will be mailed from the Office of the Registrar to the graduate's
permanent address within eight weeks of Commencement. Review your permanent address
on SeaNet or in the Office of the Registrar and correct if necessary.
Graduates will not receive their transcripts or diploma if there is a balance on their student account.
Please review your E-bill account before you leave UNCW to ensure you are in good standing. Please
contact Student Accounts at (910) 962-4281, if you have any questions. A balance on your student
account will not affect your participation in graduation. Perkins Loan students please contact
Constance Evans at (910) 962-7419 to complete your exit interview.
Senior Challenge
May 2016 graduates, help pay it forward by participating in
this year’s Senior Challenge. Just make a gift of $20.16 or
more to any area of UNCW that you care about most and
you’ll receive several benefits as a token of appreciation for
your support, including a VIP parking pass to
Commencement!
Contributions from seniors help provide scholarships, research opportunities, hands-on learning
experiences and classroom technology. Participate today!
Alumni & Student Virtual Networking Hour
Graduating students are invited to network online with UNCW alumni on Wednesday, April 13 from
noon – 1p.m. for more details and to register go
to: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/alumnistudentnetworking
Students will be paired with alumni during several text-based chats in a no-pressure environment. This is
an opportunity for students to make professional contacts and receive valuable career advice from
alumni who live locally and around the world!
It's free, it's only an hour and it’s fun!
UNCW E-Mail Deactivation
According to UNCW policy, students’ UNCW email is deactivated upon graduation. Students graduating
in May will have their UNCW email is deactivated in mid-September. If you do not have an additional
email account, it is imperative that you create a professional email account and include that email on
job applications, resumes, etc.
Academic related exceptions can be requested through the Office of the Registrar. Examples of
exceptions are a student expecting to register for classes (possibly graduate school) within one year, or
other academic reasons such as volunteering in a lab or a Fulbright scholar needing to maintain access
to the library.
Commencement Guidebook App
Download the UNCW App from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace using the key words
UNCW Guide. Once you have the app, click Download Guides, and click on Commencement to access
information on ceremonies and other resources.
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