REHEARSAL
A Commencement rehearsal for all graduates will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., in Hollinger Field House.

CAPS, GOWNS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS
To order your cap and gown, please go to the following webpage:http://www.oakhalli.com/college/westchesteruniversity/

You may submit your cap/gown order beginning March 4, 2013 via the webpage listed above. The deadline to submit your cap/gown order on this webpage is April 10, 2013.

Caps/Gowns ordered through the webpage above may be picked up at the WCU bookstore beginning Monday, May 6, 2013, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, at 1:00 P.M is the last day to pick up your cap/gown.

If you missed the opportunity to order your Cap/Gown via the webpage listed above, then you must pick up a Cap/Gown at the WCU Bookstore during the dates/times listed above.

Announcements will be available to all graduation applicants. Each graduate is entitled to ten standard announcements. You may pick up your announcements when you pick up your cap/gown.

There are no charges for these items as they are covered by the graduation fee.

DIPLOMAS
During the ceremony, diploma covers only will be distributed. The Registrar will mail diplomas to all graduates who have completed the requirements for their degrees. They will be mailed from the Registrar's Office following posting of final semester grades and verification of graduation requirements. Please allow 60 days.

If there are any outstanding issues that will prevent you from graduating, the Registrar's Office will notify you by mail.

ALCOHOL POLICY
In accordance with University policy, alcoholic beverages are forbidden on University property. In addition, if any student is deemed to have consumed alcohol, or an illegal, controlled substance prior to the ceremony, that student will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

PARKING
Students and their guests are strongly encouraged to park in the M lot on North Campus and take the shuttle bus to Farrell Stadium, South Campus.

CELL PHONES
The use of cell phones and other similar devices during the ceremony cannot be allowed. Please turn off all cell phones when the academic procession starts. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

SEATING
*Guests should be seated 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets are required for the outdoor ceremonies.

*If the ceremonies move indoors due to severe weather, commencement will then be held in Hollinger Fieldhouse and tickets will be required. Each graduate will be mailed 2 tickets in advance of the ceremony. Tickets are for an indoor ceremony only.

Seats have been set aside for people with disabilities in need of special seating. Those requiring special seating should check in with an usher when they arrive. We request that only one or two additional guests sit in the seating area reserved for people with disabilities so that there will be sufficient room for those needing the special seating.

PHOTOGRAPHS
During the ceremony, guests may take photographs only from their seats. A professional photography studio will take pictures of each graduate as he or she receives the diploma cover. The studio will contact each participant directly within one month after the ceremony with an opportunity to purchase pictures. You are under no obligation to purchase anything. Please direct any questions regarding photography to Legacy Photography 800-447-2550 or visit www.legacyphoto.com

After the ceremony (when the platform party and faculty have left the area), guests are welcome to come to the stage to take photographs of their graduates.

REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments will be available before each ceremony for graduates, at 8 a.m., and at 1 pm, in the staging area at the Health Science Center parking lot, on South Campus.

HONORS CORDS
Honors cords may be purchased in the bookstore by all undergraduate students earning graduation honors (3.25 CUM GPA or higher, based on the last graded semester before graduation). The charge for the cord is $6.

A list of those students who have earned University academic honors has been provided to the bookstore. Students on the list will be entitled to purchase an honors cord. You will need to present a picture ID card when purchasing your honors cord. Students may pick up an honors cord for another student on the list with written permission and an ID card from that student.

QUESTIONS
Additional information about assembly and procession procedures for graduates and faculty are available on our web site.

Questions and concerns about commencement, including honors designations, should be directed to the Office of the Registrar, 610-436-3541.