Graduation Info
Graduation depends on completion of all requirements, so be certain to work with your academic advisor to finalize all the details.
In addition, all student accounts must be paid in full by noon Wednesday, December 3, in order to graduate on Sunday, December 7, 2008. If you do not have a zero balance by noon on December 3, 2008, your name will be removed from the graduation list and you will need to re-apply by February 18, 2009 for the May 2009 graduation.
In addition, all student accounts must be paid in full by noon Wednesday, December 3, in order to graduate on Sunday, December 7, 2008. If you do not have a zero balance by noon on December 3, 2008, your name will be removed from the graduation list and you will need to re-apply by February 18, 2009 for the May 2009 graduation.
The following dates refer to the deadlines for applying for graduation.
For December Graduation, you must apply by 9/30.
For May Graduation, you must apply by 2/18.
For August Graduation, you must apply by 5/16.
For December Graduation, you must apply by 9/30.
For May Graduation, you must apply by 2/18.
For August Graduation, you must apply by 5/16.
Fall Commencement
Sunday, December 7, 2008, @ 2:00 p.m.
Dishman Gymnasium
Graduation regalia, invitations, and class rings can be ordered through Jostens at http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=164518 . Students will be responsible for ordering their own regalia. Students can order until November 13, 2008 without incurring any extra shipping costs. After that point, the student must call to order their regalia at 1-800-854-7464.
Schedule of Events
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Seating of graduation guests in the Dishman Gymnasium.
Dress is Sunday attire for family and guests.
12:45 p.m. Group photo for master’s degree students in the
Waddle Recital Hall of the Dickey Fine Arts Building
Waddle Recital Hall of the Dickey Fine Arts Building
1:00 p.m. Group photo for bachelor’s degree students in the
Waddle Recital Hall of the Dickey Fine Arts Building
Waddle Recital Hall of the Dickey Fine Arts Building
1:30 p.m. All graduates line up for processional in the Dishman Gymnasium
2:00 p.m. Commencement Processional in the Dishman Gymnasium
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The President’s Reception –
For all graduates and their families in the Moore Cafeteria of the
Marrs-Stockton Student Center. RSVP to
batesk@bethel-college.edu or 731-352-4002.
For all graduates and their families in the Moore Cafeteria of the
Marrs-Stockton Student Center. RSVP to
batesk@bethel-college.edu or 731-352-4002.