I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to give you a few quick updates regarding your Commencement Ceremony on June 13.
1. Proctors Theatre no longer requires proof of vaccination to attend.
2. Masks are still required during the ceremony, but that may change by June.
3. We will be hosting a reception with light refreshments immediately following each ceremony in Robb Alley which is located within Proctors near the GE Theatre.
Timeline and information provided below.
Faculty: Please RSVP as soon as you know your plans, so we can plan accordingly.
If you are planning on attending June 13, use this link to RSVP. https://forms.gle/jzrwaqmeHwB7LcHQ8
If you do not own your own regalia and need to rent from Herff Jones, Use this link https://facultydirect.herffjones.com/site/descriptors
Here is all of the information that has been sent to the graduates.
June Commencement Ceremony – Monday, June 13, 2022
4pm for Education Department graduates (MAT and CAS)
6pm for Business, Engineering and BioEthics graduates
Proctors-GE Theater
432 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
https://goo.gl/maps/DXNCiq41fmQ2
Parking at Proctors
Commencement Tickets
Each graduate will receive a maximum of 6 guest tickets to the event. Additional ticket information about how to reserve your guest tickets will be sent in May.
Order your Cap and Gown for June Ceremony – By Monday, April 18, 2022
This year moving forward, Clarkson has moved to a custom green and gold cap and gown. Your pre-ordered cap and gown will be shipped directly to your home. Payment due at time of order.
All caps and gowns must be ordered online through Herff Jones. All Master degree graduates as well as TESOL Certificate degrees will order the Masters package. For Certificate programs that do not require a prior Master’s degree first, please order the regalia labeled certificate. USE THIS LINK TO ORDER.
Questions regarding your regalia should be directed to events@clarkson.edu.
Commencement Rehearsal
There is no rehearsal for the June ceremony. You must arrive at the Proctors an hour before the start of your ceremony. There will be no procession or recession.
Proctors COVID Protocols
https://proctorscollaborative.org/2021/07/25/covid-protocols-at-proctors-collaborative
Commencement Exercises Timeline – Monday, June 13, 2022
MAT Graduates (4pm ceremony) – GE Theater
3:00pm-Doors open
3:50pm All guests and graduates seated
4:00pm Commencement ceremony begins
~5:00pm Commencement ceremony ends
Reception in Robb Alley
Engineering, BioEthics and Business Graduates (6pm ceremony)-GE Theater
5:30pm-Doors open
5:55pm All guests and graduates seated
6:00pm Commencement ceremony begins
~7:00pm Commencement ceremony ends
Reception in Robb Alley
Further details on the June Commencement will be sent to you late May. If at any time you change your mind regarding your participation, please promptly email commencement@clarkson.edu.
Check out the Commencement website for more information on the Commencement Ceremonies. For questions, please email commencement@clarkson.edu.
We look forward to recognizing your accomplishments in June!
Questions:
Diplomas, name pronunciation on Reader card, Tassels and cords of Distinction and Great Distinction or graduation eligibility Commencement@clarkson.edu
All other questions. events@clarkson.edu
