Pre-Convocation Edition

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Class of 2009

Special Edition


Are you graduating this spring?

If you're starting to feel the excitement of graduation, here are some things you may want to know...

·         You must apply to graduate! The deadline to apply to graduate in Spring 2009 was January 20, 2009. If you missed your chance, you can apply to graduate for the Fall ceremony in October 2009. Remember, you must first receive approval of your graduation, simply applying does not guaranty that you will graduate; book some time with your program advisor to ensure that you have all the required courses to graduate. Note that all course and thesis requirements must be complete by May 6, 2009 to warrant your graduation.

·         You will receive information regarding your graduation date and time in the mail; the Registrar's office sends to all graduation applicants the date, time and location of the graduation ceremony. You will also get directions on where to pick up your gown and tickets to the ceremony. This year, the ceremonies will take place the week of June 2 - 6, 2009.

 

·         You can book your graduation photos through the SGA and AEF offices; there will be a professional photographer on campus for his last day on April 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments last approximately 20 minutes. To book a session, please contact the SGA office at (705) 673-6547 or at sga@laurentian.ca, or the AEF office at (705) 673-6557 or at aef@laurentian.ca. The photographer will also be on site the week of graduation for photos without appointments, but don't wait until last minute, he will be busy.

·         Give yourself some time! Don't plan to arrive at your ceremony 2 minutes before it starts, you need time to put on your gown and hood and to go through the ropes of entering the auditorium. You also want your guests to have a good seat, it will be first come first served. If you weren't able to invite everyone from your list, let them know that the ceremony will be webcasted live online at www.laurentian.ca.

·         There will be a reception for you and your guests after the ceremony; your graduation ceremony will last approximately 2 hours, and will be followed by a reception where beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  This is a great opportunity to take photos with your family, classmates, profs and friends.

·         You can remember your moment on stage forever; during the ceremony, a professional photographer will take a photo of you receiving your degree from the president of the University. We will send you a complimentary photo in the mail after the ceremony. Please don't forget to update us with your new mailing address to ensure that you receive your photo. E-mail us before the ceremony at alumni@laurentian.ca or call us at (705) 675-4818.

·         The Alumni Relations office will be sending you a welcome package containing your alumni card, list of available discount programs offered exclusively to Laurentian alumni, and if you attend your ceremony, the photo of you with the president. Remember, we can't send you anything if you don't tell us where you are! Let us know at alumni@laurentian.ca or (705) 675-4818.

·         Looking for suggestions to give family and friends for your graduation present? We offer a range of gift options including frames for your degree or graduation photo, flower bouquets, a dvd of your ceremony and class rings. They will all be for sale on site on the day of your celebration to give your family and friends the convenience of purchasing at your ceremony (you can have your degree framed right there!). All are also available for pre-orders and can be delivered to your home.  The degrees and dvd's are also available anytime at the Alumni Relations office in room A-121, and the rings are sold in the campus bookstore year round.

·         Your Laurentian e-mail account will expire; if you are using your Laurentian account as your primary account, you will no longer have access to it 2 years after you graduate so have a backup! Also, don't forget to update us with your non-LU e-mail address or you might miss out on all the great events that we host for alumni across Canada. You will start receiving a monthly e-newsletter that lists the events that are coming up, the programs that we offer and news that affect you as alumni.

·         Remember, we want to help your transition from student to alumni, so if you have any questions or concerns about your upcoming graduation, or would like suggestions on restaurants or hotels near campus, contact us and we will be happy to help!



Reach us between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays at (705) 675-4818 or anytime at alumni@laurentian.ca. You can also visit our website at www.lualumni.laurentian.ca.

 


The Do's and Don'ts of Graduating

 


Do wear appropriate shoes. Remember that your gown will be covering your clothes and your feet will draw attention

Don't wait until the last minute to arrive to your ceremony

Do let your friends and relatives know that the ceremony is webcast live on the Laurentian website

Don't forget to leave your purse/keys/wallet with your guests or in your car... you don't want them with you on stage

Do stay for the reception afterwards, it might be your last chance to say goodbye to classmates and profs

Don't trip on stage

Do bring your camera to take lots of photos

Don't forget your tickets if you picked up your gown the night before

Do update us with your mailing and e-mail addresses so we can send you your graduation package

Don't forget to smile, you’re a Laurentian graduate!

 

 


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