Graduates

Congratulations!

You're steps away from turning the tassel and becoming a lifelong Hatter alum. Commencement is a time of pomp, ceremony and celebration. Below are things to know to get you started on the path toward walking across the stage. This is the boring but necessary stuff; the most fun will be the excitement, emotion, photos and joy you share that day. Be sure to include everyone who can't make it to the party by using the hashtag #hattergrad.

Important Information

Please read through each of the following items:

• You must be in the Hollis Center with your cap and gown one hour before your designated Commencement ceremony (8 a.m. for the College of Arts and Sciences and 1 p.m. for the School of Business Administration and School of Music).
• When you arrive in the Hollis Center, find your reserved seat; it will have your name on it. This seat determines your place in the line of march and ensures that you will be in the correct order to cross the stage during the ceremony.
• Undergraduate honor cords will be at your seat.
• Graduate students: It is your responsibility to bring your hood to the Hollis Center. The hood will be in the same package as the cap and gown ordered from the bookstore.
• Before leaving the Hollis Center, graduates will have an opportunity to take the graduate pledge and complete the pronunciation guide for their names.
• The suggested attire under the cap and gown is business attire. Graduates will be walking from the Hollis Center to Edmunds Center for the processional, please consider this when selecting your footwear.
• The commencement stage is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need assistance with transportation to Edmunds Center or have questions about accessibility please email University Events or call 386-822-8920.

Graduation Materials

Announcements

You can order graduation announcements through http://collegegrad.herffjones.com. The deadline for ordering announcements is March 22, 2013.

Cap and Gown

To order your cap and gown, please follow these steps:

1. Apply for graduation. Use the online Application for Graduation form to complete this step. Remember that the deadline to apply for graduation is February 25, 2013, so act fast!
2. Settle your student account. Your student account must be paid in full. Use the Student Account Payment form to obtain and pay your balance. Simply enter your Stetson University student ID number in the appropriate field and click "Verify SUID" to get started.
3. Order your cap and gown. Once you have completed the previous steps, you can be order your cap and gown through the Stetson University Bookstore at https://oakhalli.com/college/stetson.
4. Choose the perfect outfit. Catch up on this season's fashion trends by visiting our Commencement Pinterest boards. Be camera ready and get noticed!

Photography

A professional photographer from Island Photography will be taking photographs of each graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony. Within 48 hours after commencement, you will be emailed a secure link and a PIN to view and order your photos. You can register the email addresses of your friends and relatives so that they will recieve a direct link to your proofs by visiting the website below.

http://orders.islandphoto.com/Apps/RegisterGraduates.aspx

Diplomas

Diplomas will be available for pickup immediately following both Commencement ceremonies in the Hollis Center. Graduates will be given a diploma tube on stage and will be directed to pick up their diplomas. The Commencement reception will also be in the Hollis Center so that the diploma pickup location is convenient for everyone.

Official Alumni Ring

Each ring symbolically captures the uniqueness of Stetson University. Proudly featured on the front of the ring, the school seal  brings to mind the tradition, heritage and character that is Stetson.

Order yours today and become apart of the tradition!

http://products.balfour.com/College/CollegeHome.aspx?CollegeId=FL77

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Academic Awards Convocation, and how will I know if I'm being recognized?

The Academic Awards Convocation is a ceremony that recognizes those graduates that have been awarded honors in each of the colleges and schools for various projects, research and other academic achievements. All award recipients will be notified in advance through the Office of Academic Affairs. Those receiving awards will be asked to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and sit in the reserved seating area. It is recommended that graduates wear business attire for this event. All graduating students and their families are invited to attend.

What is a Baccalaureate Service?

Baccalaureate is a non-denominational religious service honoring the graduating class. During the service, an address in the form of a sermon is delivered by the Chaplain. Graduates should wear their cap and gown and meet in the Quad/Palm Court at 6:30pm to prepare for the processional. All graduates and their families are invited to attend.