Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m.	Candidates arrive with robes for rehearsal (MANDATORY) Bowker Auditorium

10:00 a.m.	Candidates gather on front steps of Stockbridge Hall for class picture

10:30 a.m.	Candidates assemble in the basement of Bowker Auditorium

10:55 a.m.	Procession of candidates

11:00 a.m.	Ceremony begins

12:30 p.m.	Ceremony ends Reception on east lawn immediately following.

Eighty Sixth Commencement

Friday, May 23, 2008
11:00 a.m.

Information for Seniors
Information for Parents and Guests
Directions

Questions may be directed to
the Stockbridge School Office
413-545-2222

Information for Seniors

Caps, Gowns, Tassels

Caps, gowns, and tassels, all prepaid by your Senior Fee, will be distributed as follows:

Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 23
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 22 in the Student Union Ballroom. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To order tickets, please call the Alumni Office, 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 2nd.

Please confirm your mailing address with Elizabeth.

Eligibility

Students who completed their degree requirements in January 2008 and those who anticipate completing them by May 2008 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony.

If you graduated in January 2008 and wish to attend the May 2008 ceremony, please contact Elizabeth Wiernasz, 110 Stockbridge Hall by April 18th.

If you are scheduled to graduate after the Fall 2008 term, and wish to attend the May 2008 ceremony, please contact Dean Martha Baker, 113 Stockbridge Hall by April 18th.

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 23rd at 9:00 a.m. in Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall. The seating plan for candidates in each major will be arranged during rehearsal.

Information for Parents and Guests

Disability Services

Wheelchair entry into Stockbridge Hall is located on the south side of the building. Lift equipped van service will be available upon request. Please call 413-545-2086 for reservations.

Sign language or oral interpreters are available upon request. Call 413-545-0892 V/TTY no later than April 18th.

Food Services

The Campus Center Coffee Shop will be open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Area restaurants will also be open. Reservations should be made as soon as possible.

Parking

Vehicles may be parked in the Campus Center Parking Garage, free of charge.

Souvenirs

Stockbridge hats, sweatshirts, and T-shirts will be available for purchase in the Stockbridge School Office, 111 Stockbrdige Hall prior to and immediately following the ceremony.

Stockbridge School Office

The Stockbridge School Office will be open on Friday, May 23rd at 8:30 a.m.

Directions to Campus

From the North

I-91 south to Exit 25; at end of ramp turn left; follow road to intersection; turn right onto Routes 5 and 10 south; go 1 mile, then left onto Route 116 south, then 8 miles to UMass exit; left at the end of ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue; left at intersection (Commonwealth Avenue); right at next intersection (Campus Center Way); follow road to top of hill; right to Parking Garage or left to Lot 65.

From the South

I-91 north to Exit 19; right onto Route 9 east; go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 north (left turn at lights); go 1 mile to UMass exit; right at end of ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue; left at intersection (Commonwealth Avenue); right at next intersection (Campus Center Way); follow road to top of hill; right to Parking Garage or left to Lot 65.

From the East

I-90 west (MA Pike) to Exit 4 (W. Springfield) to I-91 north to Exit 19; right onto Route 9 east; go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 north (left turn at lights); go 1 mile to UMass exit; right at end of ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue; left at intersection (Commonwealth Avenue); right at next intersection (Campus Center Way); follow road to top of hill; right to Parking Garage or left to Lot 65.

From the West

I-90 east (MA Pike) to Exit 4 (W. Springfield) to I-91 north to Exit 19; right onto Route 9 east; go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 north (left turn at lights); go 1 mile to UMass exit; right at end of ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue; left at intersection (Commonwealth Avenue); right at next intersection (Campus Center Way); follow road to top of hill; right to Parking Garage or left to Lot 65.