Volume 15 Issue 3
May, 2013
This weekend, you will be celebrating as your student is putting on their cap and gown and preparing to
graduate from UNCW! We are so excited to join you in this milestone moment. Below you will find
information that will be helpful. If you have any questions, review the commencement website, or call
the Office of Transition Programs at 910-962-3089.
CEREMONIES
Doors will open for family and guests one hour prior to each ceremony. Tickets are not required to
attend Commencement ceremonies at UNCW. Seating will be available on a first come, first serve
basis. Graduates should attend the ceremony in which their school/college/department/major is
represented. Students who are double major graduates may choose to attend one or both of the
appropriate ceremonies. Graduates should report to Hanover Gym one hour prior to your
commencement ceremony. A live feed of each commencement ceremony will be available on the
commencement website the day of each ceremony. Each ceremony will last approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.
SPRING 2013 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
DATE
COLLEGE/SCHOOL
FRIDAY,
CAMERON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MAY 10
FRIDAY,
WATSON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND COLLEGE HEALTH AND
MAY 10
HUMAN SERVICES
CEREMONY BEGINS
2:00 P.M.
DOORS OPEN
1:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.
9:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M.
12:00 P.M.
School of Health and Applied Human Services,
School of Nursing, School of Social Work
SATURDAY, MAY
11
SCIENCES, HUMANITIES & GRADUATE LIBERAL STUDIES IN THE
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Biology & Marine Biology, Chemistry &
Biochemistry, Computer Science, English,
Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages &
Literatures, Geography & Geology, Graduate Liberal
Studies, History, Math & Statistics, Philosophy &
Religion, and Physics & Physical Oceanography
SATURDAY, MAY
11
CREATIVE ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS &
SCIENCES
Anthropology, Art & Art History, Communication
Studies, Creative Writing, Film Studies, Music, Public
& International Affairs, Psychology, Sociology &
Criminology, and Theatre
RECEPTIONS & EVENTS
For a list of departmental events/receptions, visit the Ceremonies & Receptions webpage. For the list of
events related to graduation, click here. Note, some events require an RSVP or are invitation only.
DECORUM & BEHAVIOR
The Commencement ceremony will be conducted with appropriate dignity and decorum. Do not bring air
horns or loud noise makers to the ceremony. Guests should be considerate of those around you, as
Commencement is a meaningful occasion to all guests in attendance. All family members and guests are
asked to remain seated during the entire ceremony. The use of alcoholic beverages and participation in
disruptive activities during the ceremony is prohibited and will be handled accordingly.
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PARKING
Guests and graduates are encouraged to carpool to maximize the use of all available parking spaces.
Parking for graduates and guests during the commencement ceremonies will be available in Lot K,
adjacent to Trask Coliseum. Parking for the Cameron School of Business ceremony will also be available
in Lot C, located on Randall Drive adjacent to Kenan Auditorium. For parking suggestions for
departmental events and receptions, visit the Ceremonies & Receptions webpage and scroll towards the
bottom.
Guests with a state issued Handicapped Placard are encouraged to park in Lot K at Wagoner Drive. If
you do not have a state issued Handicapped Placard, you may drop family members off in front of Trask
Coliseum, prior to finding a parking space. Obey all posted signs and refrain from parking on grass or
fields. View a map of all parking locations.
PHYSCIALLY DISABLED AND HEARING IMPAIRED SEATING
Special seating arrangements on the lower level of Trask Coliseum will be provided for guests who are
physically challenged and one accompanying family member or care-taker. Bleacher seating may be
available for additional family members on the lower level that is not part of the specialty seating. Due
to limited seating, the entire family may not be able to sit in the bleachers on the lower lever. Seating
will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
A sign language interpreter will be available for individuals who are hearing impaired. Guests who need
access to the sign language interpreter should go to the front of the bleachers on the lower level of Trask
Coliseum.
ONSLOW EXTENSION STUDENTS
Onslow extension students have the option of graduating from the UNCW main campus in Wilmington
and/or at the Extension Site in Jacksonville. Visit the Onslow Extension Graduation web site for more
information.
FEATURED HOTELS
When making plans to stay in Wilmington for Commencement, please consider our sponsors at this
link. Please note that rates are set by the hotel and may be subject to change.
UNCW COMMENCEMENT HASHTAG - #uncw2013
Commencement is a very special time as it represents the culmination of years of hard work,
commitment, and loving support (and yes, your graduate did a lot too)! UNCW's Class of 2013 and your
son or daughter would love to hear from you! If you'd like to offer congratulatory messages or words of
wisdom, it shouldn't take more than minute - or 140 characters, if we're talking about Twitter...and we
are! Just include #uncw2013 in any posts up to and including May 10-11 for a chance for your
Congratulatory Tweet or Instagram photo to be featured on UNCW's commencement site or onscreen in
Trask Coliseum ahead of the graduation ceremonies.
Happy Tweeting...and thanks for making this day possible for your Seahawk graduate!
Best,
The Office of University Relations
Transition Programs
Division of Student Affairs
Creating Experiences for Life
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5997
Phone: 910-962-3089
Fax: 910-962-4265
E-mail: transitions@uncw.edu
www.uncw.edu/transitions
The Office of Transition Programs provides a comprehensive array of programs designed to meet the unique needs of
undergraduate students and parents from orientation through graduation. Programs generate an intentional connection for the
students through engaging interactions with other students, faculty and staff. Ultimately, through this community participation
each student is provided the opportunity to improve critical thinking, problem solving, academic achievement, interpersonal
and intrapersonal growth and civic responsibility.