Stockbridge Schoool Commencement
Information for Graduates

Caps, Gowns, Tassels

Caps, gowns, and tassels, all prepaid by your Senior Fee, will be distributed as follows:
Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 22
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Textbook Annex

Please bring your ID card.

Commencement Ball

Graduating seniors are invited to attend a formal evening of music and dancing, extravagant desserts and horse-drawn carriage rides, Thursday, May 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To order tickets, please call the Alumni Office at 413-545-2317, or visit www.umassalumni.com.

Diplomas

Diplomas will be mailed after grades have been processed; anticipated mailing date is August 31st.

If you would like your full middle name printed on your diploma, please contact Elizabeth Wiernasz, 110 Stockbridge Hall, no later than May 2st.

Please confirm your mailing address with Elizabeth.

Eligibility

Students who completed their degree requirements in January 2009 and those who anticipate completing them by May 2009 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony.

If you graduated in January 2009 and wish to attend the May 2009 ceremony, please contact Elizabeth Wiernasz, 110 Stockbridge Hall by April 17th.

If you are scheduled to graduate after the Fall 2009 term, and wish to attend the May 2009 ceremony, please contact Dean Martha Baker, 113 Stockbridge Hall by April 17th.

Questions regarding degree requirements and/or graduation credits should be immediately directed to Dean Baker.

Photographs

Professional photographers will take pictures, available for purchase, as graduates receive their diplomas.

Personal photography/videotaping is permitted provided it does not interfere with the ceremony.

Reception

A reception will be held at Stockbridge Hall immediately following the ceremony.

Rehearsal

A MANDATORY rehearsal will be held on Friday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall. The seating plan for candidates in each major will be arranged during rehearsal.

Questions? Call the Stockbridge School Office at 413-545-2222.

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