In this communication:
- How to order your Cap & Gown — First Deadline March 22
- Housing on campus for those families who need overnight accommodations
- Campus Arrival Information
- Commencement Program information
- The schedule for YOUR BIG DAY!
Dear Degree Candidate:
There is considerable detail in planning Commencement, and your cooperation is needed to provide a memorable occasion for participants and guests. Please read all of the information so that you are informed of plans thus far.
ORDER CAP AND GOWN
Cap & Gown should be ordered online through Herff Jones
The University Bookstore also has a small supply in-store should you decide you want to purchase in person.
For ship-to home, order deadline is Sunday April 14, 2024
For ship-to-store, order deadline is Friday, March 22, 2024
Your pre-ordered cap and gown will be available for pick up at the University Bookstore on Market St. in Potsdam during their normal business hours. There will be a message placed in the announcement emails once the orders arrive to notify you that your order is ready for pick-up.
Regalia must be paid for in full at the time of ordering. If you are unable to pick up your regalia or have questions about regalia, please contact Evan Hitchman at the University Bookstore 315-268-4300.
Questions regarding your order should be directed to Evan Hitchman at the University Bookstore. ehitchma@clarkson.edu or 315-268-4300.
ON-CAMPUS GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
If your family has not been able to procure overnight accommodations in the community, at this time, we will be offering On Campus Guest accommodations. We will be housing guests on campus in Reynolds House this year. All of the guest rooms will be double rooms with two twin XL beds. Linens, towels, and wash clothes will be provided with each room. We would suggest bringing an extra pillow and comforter to make you stay as comfortable as possible. Please use this link to make your reservation.
https://connect.clarkson.edu/register/commencement_housing_2024
COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
There are no tickets for the Graduate ceremony. Please feel free to have as many guests come as you would like.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
There is no rehearsal for the Graduate ceremony.
CAMPUS ARRIVAL INFORMATION
This information will be posted on to the website as we get closer to the commencement ceremony for those who need it.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
A version of the commencement program will be shared online on April 8th for you to review that your name is spelled correctly (it is taken from your graduation application) and inform staff if it needs to be changed..
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES TIMELINE -THURSDAY, MAY 9
5:15 p.m. Doors open to Cheel Arena for all guests
5:30 p.m. Graduates seated in their assigned seating section
5:45 p.m. All guests with seating tickets should be seated
5:50 p.m. Faculty and Stage Party procession begins moving
6 p.m. Commencement Ceremony (Master’s & PhD’s) begins
Further details on Commencement will be sent to you late in April or the first week of May. If at any time you change your mind regarding your participation in the Commencement program for May 2024, please Email commencement@clarkson.edu promptly.
Please note that students are able to participate in the Commencement Exercise if they appear on their department’s graduation list.
Information regarding Commencement is also available online at https://www.clarkson.edu/student-life/annual-university-events/commencement-ceremonies/may-commencement-masters-and-doctoral-degrees
On behalf of the employees at Clarkson, we are all so proud of you and your accomplishments. We are here to work together with you to make this a special day for you and your families. We appreciate your support and review of the timeline and action items.
Megan Mulvenna
University Events Director
(she/her/hers)
MARKETING & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Box 5601
8 Clarkson Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13699
Office: 315-268-2189
mmulvenn@clarkson.edu