Cornell University Graduate School - Cornell Commencement

Cornell University Graduate School

The Graduate School Deans’ Office 350 Caldwell Hall Ithaca, New York 14853 t. 607.255.7374 f. 607.255.5822

February 2016 Dear Ph.D. Candidate: On behalf of the Graduate School faculty and staff, I am pleased to invite you and your family and friends to a special Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony to be held in your honor on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., in Barton Hall. We look forward to acknowledging your substantial academic achievements during the ceremony and reception and providing an opportunity for your friends and family to congratulate you on your tremendous accomplishment. The Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony begins with a procession of the Ph.D. candidates, faculty, trustees, and administrators dressed in academic regalia. Candidates will be introduced by name and field of study. You will cross the stage and be officially hooded by the Provost or me, then the University President will congratulate you and shake your hand. A reception follows the program in Barton, during which time you and your guests will be able to visit with members of the faculty and administration. Please review the reverse side of this letter for additional information and important instructions for RSVPing for the event. This event does not replace the Cornell University Commencement exercises, to be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Schoellkopf Stadium. Please refer to www.commencement.cornell.edu for information about the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony and the weekend events. I hope you and your guests will join us at the very special Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony designed to formally welcome you into the academy of scholars at Cornell University. Sincerely,

Barbara A. Knuth Senior Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School enclosures

Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 28, 2016 ● Barton Hall ● 5:00–6:30 pm On Saturday, May 28, all Ph.D. candidates will be recognized individually at the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony in Barton Hall. The program is scheduled for 5:00–6:30 pm and includes a procession, ceremony, and reception. Doors open at 4:15.

How to Participate: You are welcome to participate whether your degree is finalized before the ceremony date or after. To attend, go to www.commencement.cornell.edu/May/phd.html and do the following:

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CAP & GOWN: Order doctoral regalia online by April 15

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RSVP:

Submit your online Event RSVP by May 25

Tickets and Guests: There are no tickets for this event, and there is no limit to the number of guests who may attend. Elderly and Mobility-Impaired Guests: Guests who cannot maneuver stairs should enter Barton Hall from the Garden Avenue side of Barton Hall. Families may drop off passengers at the entrance, then park nearby in Hoy Garage or other available spaces. Guests using wheelchairs or walkers will be accommodated in the floor seating areas. Faculty Invitation: You are encouraged to invite special committee faculty members. Two formal invitations are enclosed to give to faculty members, but an invitation is not required for them to attend. Your invited faculty will not be hooding you, but may participate in the formal procession wearing academic regalia and be seated in the faculty area near the stage. Faculty may wear their own regalia, or borrow regalia at no cost at this site: www.commencement.cornell.edu/May/faculty/index.html. Faculty who prefer to attend as a guest and not walk in the procession, may sit in guest seating areas. All faculty are welcome to enjoy the reception immediately following the ceremony.

Schedule for Candidates:

Diplomas: Websites:

4:15–4:30 pm

Arrive at Barton Hall wearing your Ph.D. cap & gown, but carry your hood. Check in at alphabetic tables to receive and proofread your name card. Ushers will instruct you on how to carry your hood in the procession and ceremony.

4:30–4:50 pm

Line up for the procession, as instructed by ushers.

5:00–6:00 pm

Ceremony begins promptly at 5:00 with a formal academic procession. After brief speeches, the recognition portion of the program begins. As you cross the stage, your name and field of study will be announced, Dean Knuth or the Provost will place your Ph.D. hood on you, then you will shake hands with the University President as a photo is taken.

6:00–6:30 pm

Reception with light refreshments will immediately follow the ceremony, in Barton Hall, and all guests are welcome to attend. Congratulations!

Diplomas are not distributed at Commencement events but will be mailed to home address. Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony: Commencement Weekend:

www.commencement.cornell.edu/May/phd.html www.commencement.cornell.edu

The honor of your presence is requested at the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony Saturday, the twenty-eighth of May Two thousand and sixteen 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Barton Hall

(Garden Avenue entrance)

4:30 p.m. ~ Procession line up 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ~ Formal Program 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Reception

Academic regalia required to process Academic regalia not required for attendance only

The honor of your presence is requested at the Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony Saturday, the twenty- eighth of May Two thousand and sixteen 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Barton Hall

(Garden Avenue entrance)

4:30 p.m. ~ Procession line up 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ~ Formal Program 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Reception

Academic regalia required to process Academic regalia not required for attendance only

Cornell University

Commencement Weekend 2016 May 27, 28, 29 www.commencement.cornell.edu for links to all information

Student Checklist Prior to Commencement Day ● February 1 - April 15 ORDER CAP & GOWN ***deadline is April 15*** ● February 1-29 Reservation Step 1: Students may register online for family/guests who would like residence hall accommodations. March14 - Reservation Step 2: Students select location & rooms. ● May 25 - May 28 Pick up CAP & GOWN, 10am-6pm, Teagle Hall, multi-purpose room

Commencement Day: Sunday, May 29 9:15am Students go to Arts Quad, wearing cap & gown, to line up with college 9:40am Procession to Schoellkopf begins 10:00am - 11:00am Procession arrives at Schoellkopf 11:00am - 12:00pm Commencement Ceremony Procession & Ceremony will be webcast 10am-noon

Family Information ● WEEKEND OVERVIEW & TIPS are posted on the Welcome page. ● SCHEDULE: Plan your itinerary from Weekend Schedule, such as Senior Convocation on Saturday, Commencement on Sunday, and College & Department events. ● COMMENCEMENT is on Sunday. Families should be in seats at Schoellkopf Stadium by 9-9:30am to see their student in the 10am procession prior to the ceremony. ● PARKING: Allow ample time for Parking & Seating, as guests will park-n-ride to stadium. ● ACCESSIBILITY: Request an accessibility plan (seating/parking) for guests with limited mobility or who use sign language. ● LODGING: Visit Travel & Lodging for hotel & residence hall options. Statler Hotel is not available. ● VISA: Instructions for Tourist Visa. ● TICKETS: Tickets are not needed for Commencement Ceremony at Schoellkopf Stadium, and there is no limit to number of guests.

Following Commencement Ceremony Attend college/department event, if applicable RETURN CAP & GOWN on campus, 12-5pm Diplomas are mailed in June.

● SEVERE WEATHER TICKETS: Severe Weather Tickets mailed in Commencement Packets are used only if ceremony is moved indoors. Bring your severe weather tickets with you in May, as tickets are not replaced if forgotten or lost.

Commencement Sunday, May 29, 2016 8:00am-9:30am Guests arrive at Schoellkopf Stadium 10:00am-11:00am Academic Procession Watch for your graduate! 11:00am-Noon Commencement Ceremony After Ceremony College/Department Events

Office of Commencement Events 607-255-9541 [email protected]

More information online at

www.commencement.cornell.edu

Accessibility Announcements & Rings College/Department Events Commencement Convocation Dining Diploma Frames Directions & Maps Parking & Seating Travel & Lodging Webcast Weekend Schedule

SEVERE WEATHER TICKETS – University Commencement Ceremony The University Commencement Ceremony will be held outside at Schoellkopf Stadium, even in rain. There are no admission tickets to Schoellkopf and no limit on number of guests who may attend there.

SEVERE WEATHER PLAN: Ceremony location & time will change under the Severe Weather Plan!!! In the event of potentially dangerous weather, torrential downpour, high winds, lightning, or conditions deemed unsafe for guests to sit outside, the university may enact the Severe Weather Plan (SWP). Under this plan, the large university ceremony will not take place at Schoellkopf Stadium or at the original time planned. Instead, the ceremony will be moved indoors to Barton Hall and be held at a different time. Please check your enclosed tickets for your assigned severe weather ceremony time. Remember, these SWP tickets will be used ONLY if the main ceremony is moved indoors; otherwise, the ceremony will remain outdoors at Schoellkopf Stadium where no tickets are needed. See http://commencement.cornell.edu/May/tickets.html for more information. SEVERE WEATHER TICKETS: Enclosed are your student’s 4 Severe Weather Tickets for your family/guests. 2 tickets to attend the SWP ceremony in Barton Hall. Graduate does not need a ticket. 2 tickets to watch the SWP broadcast on large screens in Bartels Hall, Statler Hall, Kennedy Hall (see on map). Entry to SWP ceremony & broadcast locations is by appropriate Severe Weather Ticket ONLY, as seating is very limited. REPLACEMENT TICKETS

Tickets cannot be replaced if forgotten, lost, destroyed, etc., nor may we issue extra tickets per student.

Remember to bring your Severe Weather Tickets with you to Ithaca!

GUESTS WITHOUT A SEVERE WEATHER TICKET We realize this fair and equitable ticketing system may leave some families with fewer tickets than desired. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding of our indoor space limitations in the event of severe weather, and invite your additional family members to watch the ceremony online from the comfort of a home or hotel, away from dangerous weather. The ceremony is webcast rain or shine and will remain online at www.cornell.edu/video for the entire family to enjoy together when you return home.

WEBCAST: Watch online at www.cornell.edu from your own device & location. No ticket needed for online viewing. COLLEGE & DEPARTMENT EVENTS — Sunday Severe Weather Tickets pertain to Sunday’s university ceremony only. However, some college & department ceremonies planned for Sunday may also be affected by the Severe Weather Plan: http://commencement.cornell.edu/PDF/SWSchedule.pdf. Diplomas are mailed home in June, so diploma distribution is not affected by Commencement Weekend weather.

This online reference copy of the Commencement Packet DOES NOT CONTAIN actual Severe Weather Plan tickets. Severe Weather Plan (SWP) tickets are distributed in original Commencement Packets.

Packets contain a set of tickets (pictured below) for either 10:30am or 1:00pm, based on student's college.

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IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER, not just rain:, Sunday's main ceremony time and location would change, due to being moved from Schoellkopf Stadium (outdoors) to Barton Hall (indoors). If the main ceremony is moved indoors to Barton Hall, SWP tickets will be required for guest admission. Refer to your SWP tickets for your college's assigned SWP ceremony time, either 10:30am or 1:00pm. IF THE 0$,1CEREMONY REMAINS OUTDOORS, as planned: 6XQGD\ Vmain FHUHPRQ\will be held at 11:00am at Schoellkopf Stadium, where no tickets are needed and there is no limit to the number of guests who may attend! All colleges will participate in one outdoor procession and cHUHPRQ\. WEBCAST: The main ceremony will be webcast at www.cornell.edu/video. This is a great way for extra family & friends to enjoy the ceremony, rain or shine!

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