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August Commencement see announcement
Sunday, August 23, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Quadrangle
Prior to the Ceremony
How will my name appear on my diploma?
Your name will appear as you provided it to the Registrar on the Diploma Name Form. Please download and fill in the form if you have not provided it already.
When and where do I receive my cap, gown and Commencement announcements? Are they free?
Caps, gowns, and announcements are free and will be
available for pickup on Monday, August 3 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Watson Auditorium. Students will be fitted at that time. Co-op students can receive their cap and gown on Wednesday, August 5 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Beatty 312.
When and where is the Senior Champagne Toast?
The Senior Champagne Toast will occur the day before Commencement on Saturday, August 22 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in Watson Auditorium. Tickets are free to graduates and $5 for guests. Students can pick up/purchase tickets in the Office of Student Leadership Programs beginning on Monday July 27.
Please contact Linda Bernazzani (bernazzanil@wit.edu, 617-989-4199) with questions.
How many guests are permitted per graduate?
Each graduate will
receive four (4) Commencement announcements to serve as guest
invitations. We encourage you to use this number as a general
guideline. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
Can I purchase additional graduation announcements as a keepsake to commemorate the event?
Commemorative graduation announcements may be purchased through Balfour by calling 877-225-3687 or ordering on-line at www.balfour.com. Please note the purchase of additional announcements does not permit additional guests. Please use the four (4) announcements given to graduates as a general guideline.
Day of the Ceremony
What time should I arrive?
Students need to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to their robing locations. Click here for a list of robing locations by major. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. and typically lasts for
approximately two and a half hours, finishing at approximately 12:30
p.m.
Where is parking? Is it free? Where can I find directions?
Parking is free. Please park in the Annex lot, North lot or Parker Street lot.
View a map of parking locations and a list of directions to campus.
Where are the locations for robing?
Click here for a list of robing locations by major.
Graduates must assemble at
8:30 a.m. at their assigned robing location.
What if it rains?
The ceremony will continue as planned under the tent in the
quadrangle. Please dress accordingly.
Is there assigned seating?
No. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis. Guests should be seated by 9:55 a.m. prior to the procession of the graduates. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Will food and beverages be available?
A continental style breakfast (coffee, juice, muffins, etc.) will be available before the ceremony in the quadrangle. Alcohol is not permitted at Commencement.
Where can I find a list of restaurants in the area?
Click here for a sampling of local restaurant options.
Are there photo opportunities?
Commencement Photos Inc will take two pictures of every graduate
- one as the graduate receives
his/her diploma from the President and the second as the graduate
walks away holding the diploma for the first time. Information will
be sent home to graduates' families
before Commencement with information about the company's products
and services. After Commencement day, graduates will receive proofs
of these photos and information for placing an order.
During the ceremony we kindly ask guests to refrain from blocking the aisles for pictures to maintain emergency exit lanes.
Will a video of the ceremony be available to order?
Yes,
Commencement Photos Inc
will have multi-camera coverage of ceremony including the opening
montage, Procession of students, student and faculty speeches,
awards, and presentation of degrees. DVD features include scene
selection menus and custom designed packaging.
Will flowers and other memorabilia be available for sale during Commencement?
Yes, flowers and graduation T-shirts, with all of the graduates names on the back, will be available for purchase on site at Commencement. To pre-order your flowers and T-shirt, please visit Commencement Flowers online.
Does the Wentworth Bookstore sell diploma frames?
The Bookstore sells four diploma frames designed with the WIT seal
and name of the Institute. Visit the
Bookstore online to view the frames.
Are pets permitted at graduation?
Although we love pets, we kindly ask that they remain at home.
Will staff be available during the ceremony in case of emergencies?
Professional staff will be available during the ceremony, including Wentworth’s Department of Public Safety.
If I don’t attend the ceremony, how will I receive my diploma?
Your diploma will be mailed to your permanent address the
week after the ceremony.
Contact Information
Who should I contact with questions?
For questions regarding degree clearance or diploma information, please e-mail commencement@wit.edu.
For questions regarding cap & gown pickup, parking, or wheelchair accessibility issues, please call the Commencement Hotline at 617-989-4670 or e-mail commencement@wit.edu. |
