Graduation Fact Sheet
February 2008 Ceremony
When:
Saturday, February 2, 2008
10:00 am ET
Where:
James L. Knight International Center
400 SE Second Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Reception:
Friday, February 1, 2008
6:30 to 9:00 pm ET
Bank of American Tower
100 SE Second Street
Miami, FL 33131
Participation:
Students who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony must complete the Graduation
Participation Form, which can be found on the graduation Web page, located on KU Campus under
the Academic Support tab. The Graduation Participation Form must be typed and emailed to
graduation@kaplan.edu no later than December 14, 2007. Late forms will be denied, as will forms
that are faxed or mailed.
Hotel:
Students are responsible for finding and securing their own hotel reservations. We recommend you
reserve your hotel rooms now in order to avoid high rates or sold out hotels. A list of area hotels can
be found on the graduation Web page, located on KU Campus under the Academic Support tab.
Reception
A reception will be held Friday, February 1, 2008, at the Bank of America Tower. You will have the
opportunity to meet other students, faculty, staff, and advisors. Please complete the Graduation
Participation Form and email it to graduation@kaplan.edu if you would like to attend.
Caps and Gowns: Students are responsible for ordering their own caps and gowns. Caps and gowns may be ordered
directly through the Kaplan University Student Store at http://www.allinview.com/kaplan/.
Academic Honor
Cords:
Academic honor cords can be ordered on the Graduation Participation Form. Eligibility for
academic honor cords is verified by the Registrar’s Office. For more information about academic
honors, please see the University Catalog. Graduation Participation Forms may be found on KU
Campus under the Academic Support tab.
Diplomas:
Diplomas are mailed by the Registrar’s Office approximately eight weeks after the student’s last day
of class. Diplomas are not included in the diploma cover at the graduation ceremony. To contact the
Registrar’s Office about your diploma, please call 866.522.7747 extension 6333 (Toll Free).
Registration:
Registration will be held at the reception on Friday, February 1, 2008.
Guests:
Due to the high response rate of graduates for past ceremonies, the number of guests per student is
limited to eight (seven including the graduate). At this time, there are no exceptions to the limit of
eight seats. Students may write to graduation@kaplan.edu in late December to determine if extra
seats are available. Tickets will be mailed to students in early January based on the number of guests
requested on the Graduation Participation Form. A ticket is required for each graduate and guest(s).
Children age three and under may sit on the lap of an adult.
Announcements: Graduation announcements can be ordered from http://www.cbgrad.com/.
Class Rings:
Class rings can be ordered from http://www.ringcompany.com/
Airport and
Transportation:
Graduates are responsible for all expenses incurred for travel to and from the graduation
ceremony. Out of town guests may fly into the Miami International Airport. Go Airport Shuttle service
is available and advanced reservations are not necessary.
Graduation
Students may walk in the February ceremony if they have completed all their graduation requirements
Requirements:
prior to February 2, 2008. Students may also walk in the graduation if they are currently in their last
course as of February 2, 2008. Walking in the ceremony does not guarantee graduation. Please
note that students who have not completed their program will not be recognized for academic honors
and will not be listed in the graduation ceremony program. Please refer to the University Catalog,
located on KU Campus, for more information. Any questions about your program’s graduation
requirements should be directed to your Academic Advisor.
Expenses:
Students will be responsible for all graduation expenses, including lodging and transportation.
Graduation
Web Page:
http://kucampus.kaplan.edu/Platform/AcademicSupport/GraduationInfo/GraduationInfo.aspx
The next graduation ceremony will take place in Chicago, IL, on August 2, 2008, at the Chicago Symphony Center.