Memo
To:
2015 School of Medicine Graduation Candidates
Date: 1/15/15
Re:
2015 Graduation Ceremony
Commencement for your class will be held on Wednesday June 17 at Avery Fisher
Hall, Lincoln Center. Check the website for details on the ceremony at www.sgu.edu
in the News & Events Section.
There will be two ceremonies held on June 17th. The first will begin at 10am for those
who are members of the January class. The second, held at 3pm, is for members of the
August class. The subject line of this email confirms your graduation time.
Please fill out the attached form and return via email. Failure to do so will result in ticket
delays, fewer guest tickets and possible exclusion from the ceremony. Each candidate
will receive 4 guest tickets. Tickets will be mailed in May along with check in cards and
honor cord vouchers, if applicable.
Be aware that your completion/diploma dates and the date of the Commencement
Ceremony are independent of one another. Any questions concerning your
completion date or diploma date should be directed to the Office of Registrar.
If you have any questions concerning Commencement, you should email
GraduationInfo@sgu.edu.
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to meeting you in June.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GRADUATION CEREMONY FORM
Form must be returned by February 20, 2015
Name ______________________________________________________________
Male_________
Female__________
You are part of: January Class_____ (10 am Ceremony) OR August Class_____ (3 pm Ceremony)
Will you be attending commencement?
Yes______
No______
Will a PARENT/SPOUSE be hooding you?
Yes______
No______
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone hooding must submit proof of MD degree along with this form
(Copy of diploma or license is sufficient)
Name of person hooding__________________________________________________
Parent___________________
Spouse___________________
Country of Citizenship_______________________________________________________
It is customary for the Commencement Program to list your country of citizenship
Ticket Mailing Address - Tickets will be sent to this address in MAY
Please use a permanent United States mailing address if possible
_____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Please note the following:
Hooding: A hooder must be a parent or spouse only. Proof of MD degree will be required
and should be sent in with this form. Copy of license or diploma is sufficient. Additional
information regarding the hooding process will be provided to all approved hooders before
the ceremony.
Finances: Contact the Department of Student Finances at 631-665-8500 to clear any
outstanding balances. Failure to do so will result in ticket delays and/or jeopardize your
graduation status.
Cap and Gown: Information regarding your cap & gown will be sent in a separate email.
Completed forms must be submitted before regalia can be ordered.
Tickets: Each candidate will receive 4 tickets. Graduates will not require a ticket.
Hooders and children will need a ticket for entry.
Forms can be mailed/emailed to:
University Services - 3500 Sunrise Highway-Building 300 - Great River, NY 11739 - ATTN: Graduation
Email: graduationinfo@sgu.edu