ADN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: MAY 2016
Dear Spring 2016 ADN Graduation Candidates:
Kent State University at Geauga invites all to its Spring 2016 degree candidates to participate in
the annual graduation ceremonies. We look forward to sharing this personal milestone with you,
your family, and friends.
In order for your Commencement Ceremony to be of the highest quality, we ask that you read
the information listed below; and then submit a prompt RSVP: yes or no. Informing the
Commencement Committee of your decision assists the committee in determining, in a timely
manner, if extra guest tickets are possible.
Date
Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 am
Place
Kent State Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon -Troy Road, Burton OH,
44021
Diploma
Your name will appear on your diploma as listed on your FLASHLINE
account. If it is incorrect, please notify Registrar’s Office at (330) 6723131. After a successful final graduation clearance, Diplomas will be sent
to the permanent address listed on your FLASHLINE web portal
account approximately six to eight weeks after the ceremony. If you want
to change your mailing address, please do so by updating your
FLASHLINE account. Please contact Dave Chappell (440) 834-3730 at
the Geauga Campus if questions arise.
Graduation Status
Associate Degree candidates having questions about their graduation status should please contact
the Geauga Campus & Regional Academic Center NRST Director, Mrs. Donna Casey, at (330)
888-6400.
RSVP & Audience Tickets
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree Candidates: Please copy & paste the link
below into your internet browser to view the RSVP software for the Geauga Campus & Regional
Academic Center Commencement Ceremony. The RSVP link listed below will open on
2/13/2016 and close on 3/22/2016.
http://kentstate.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1RXPmT6MxyP8ViR
The information requested will help the Geauga Campus Commencement Committee plan for
the ceremony. A ticket system will be used for this year’s ceremony. Each graduation candidate
will receive four tickets (4) for family and friends at the commencement rehearsal.
Additional tickets for the seating area may not be available for the May 14th ADN
Commencement Ceremony. Please contact Dave Chappell at (440) 834-3730 for ticket related
questions or alternative ticket pick-up arrangements.
Exit Loan Counseling
All student borrowers in the Federal Direct Loan Program who graduate are required to complete
Exit Counseling. The purpose of Exit Counseling is to select a repayment plan, review
deferment, forbearance, and cancellation provisions, review loan consolidation and review the
serious consequences of delinquency and default. The Exit Counseling requirement may be
completed online at: https://studentloans.gov. If you have a Perkins loan or a Nursing loan from
Kent State, you will be contacted by the Bursar’s Office regarding your exit counseling
requirements.
Caps and Gowns
AND students will have an opportunity to purchase regalia (caps and gowns) at the Regional
Academic Center on March 31st. The Barnes and Noble University Bookstore will be in
Twinsburg on March 31, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. Associate and Bachelor Degree
Regalia will cost $57.40 (before tax). The University will accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
For additional information and hours of bookstore operation, please call, Kent Campus
University (Barnes and Noble) Bookstore, (330) 672-2762. Regalia may also be purchased at
the University Bookstore on the Kent Campus, or by fax order form (view/print email
attachment).
Rehearsals
Rehearsal for the ADN (NRST) Nursing Ceremony will be held at the Geauga Campus in
Burton, on Thursday, May 12th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Participation is expected. It is
important for all candidates to attend the rehearsal in order to verify processional order, seating
arrangements, and program participation.
Distinction (Honors for Associate Degrees)
“With Distinction”: Lapel ribbons, for students graduating with a 3.500 Cum. G.P.A or higher
while pursuing an Associate Degree, are distributed the night of rehearsal or graduation.
“Honors”: Students graduating with a Baccalaureate Degree are awarded Honors. An
Honors cord is given to students graduating with a Baccalaureate Degree. There is no fee for
honor cords. The Kent Campus Commencement Committee is willing to send the cords to the
Geauga Campus Student Services Office for pick-up if requested by the student ahead of time.
Cumulative Honors GPA:
3.500 cum laude .............................blue cords
3.700 magna cum laude...................gold cords
3.900 summa cum laude...................blue and gold cords
Graduation Day at Geauga
ADN (NRST) nursing students should arrive no later than 8:45 AM on Saturday, May 14,
2016. The “green room” is in Classroom 105a (Nursing classroom). The Processional
(formal start of the event) begins at 10:00 AM on May 14th. The ceremony will start on
time. Do not arrive late!
What to wear
Men usually wear dark slacks or suits or jackets with ties, dark shoes, and socks. Women often
wear dark-colored attire and dark comfortable heels.
Graduation Reception
A brief graduation reception will follow the Commencement Ceremonies. Family and friends
are invited. The general reception will be held in our Student Lounge and patio area. The Clark
Commons Lounge will also be used if the weather is rainy and/or cold.
Photographs
Photographs will be taken after the ceremony on the stage with Dean Tudor. Please return to the
stage after the recessional. You will receive a free 4x6 photograph and have the opportunity to
purchase a family picture taken by Ms. Amanda Hrabak of New Direction Photography, LCC.
Contact: (440) 708-0965, or www.newdirectionphoto.com
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact Dave Chappell at (440) 834-3730 or dchappel@kent.edu
Please remember to complete the RSVP on-line!