Important Information for Students Preparing to Graduate

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It's your Senior year — congratulations!

Graduation Schedule

Rehearsal: Thursday May 3, 2012
Memorial Auditorium - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Gratitude Reception: Friday May 4, 2012

Graduates, families and guests are invited to a reception hosted by the Parent Program of Champlain College, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Graduation: Saturday May 5, 2012

Memorial Auditorium - 10:00 am
Students meet in basement of Memorial Auditorium at 9:00 am
Doors open to guests at 9:00 am

This year will undoubtedly be filled with plenty of planning and celebrations. To help you keep on top of the details, please refer to the checklist below:

Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track for graduation.
Check your degree audit to ensure it accurately reflects the courses you still need to complete and nothing else.
Achieve the required 2.0 QPA requirement.
Submit your Application for Graduation Form (go to my.champlain.edu - log into WebAdvisor - Student Section - and click on the "Application for Graduation" link).

Application Deadlines:
- November 1 for May Grads
- May 1 for August Grads
- August 1 for December Grads
Verify that all of your transfer credits from other institutions are posted in Web Advisor. If not, have an official transcript sent to the Admissions Office immediately for processing.
Check your local address and email address on Web Advisor. If they are not up to date, you will not receive important information regarding graduation.
Verify that you are listed correctly on the Application for Graduation screen accessible via WebAdvisor.
Ask faculty or staff members for letters of recommendation now. (It's easier to ask them ahead rather than asking them to meet a tight timeline.)
Draft your resume and have a Career Planning Advisor provide you feedback for improvement, so you can put your best foot forward.
Attend Career Planning's job fairs and workshops on job search strategies.
Return any borrowed library books.
Make sure your bill is in good standing with the Student Accounts Office.
Make hotel and dinner reservations for graduation weekend. Plan ahead.

Important information about graduation

May diplomas are ordered on February 1.
Call the Student Life Office re: the commencement ceremony & tickets
Call the Advising and Registration Center re: academic eligibility.
Walkers, students eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony but not yet offical graduates, will neither have their names published in the newspaper nor will academic honors be read at graduation.

Add these important dates to your date book:

Cap & Gown Pick up:
Thursday April 12, 2012
Commencement Rehearsal & Ticket Distribution:
Thursday May 3, 2012
Commencement Ceremony & Reception:
Saturday May 5, 2012

Announcements

You may purchase personalized announcements by going directly to www.balfour.com.

These announcements clearly indicate that you are sending an announcement - not a ticket or invitation to the ceremony.

Class Rings

Rings may be ordered online at herff-jones.com

Diploma Frames

Diploma frames are available at the Champlain College bookstore. Several syles of frames are available. Please contact the Bookstore at bookstore@champlain.edu or 802-863-8961 for pricing or more information.

DVD's - 2012 Graduation Ceremony

Share your memories with family and friends. Order a DVD of Champlain College's 2012 graduation ceremony. Includes highlights of the processional, commencement address and conferring of degrees. $25.00 each.
Contact graduation@champlain.edu

Photography

GradImages is the official photographer for our Commencement. Proofs will be sent to your home and via email within three to five days after graduation. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone or by mail. Graduation Images can be contacted at 800-261-2576 or via email at www.gradimages.com.

Ticket Distribution

Potential graduating students will receive 4 tickets at rehearsal. Please note that tickets are required for children, regardless of their age. Due to the size of the graduating class, we regret that there will not be additional tickets to distribute for entrance into Memorial Auditorium.

There will be a simulcast of the 2012 graduation ceremony in the Champlain College Argosy gymnasium located in the IDX Student Life Center to accommodate additional guests.

Seating for the simulcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are not required for the simulcast viewing.

The graduation reception following the ceremony is on campus. All graduates and guests are welcome to attend the reception.

Burlington Area Accommodations

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels for your convenience and will be held until April 5th, or until sold out. Be sure to mention that you are reserving for Champlain's commencement. Rates are based on double occupancy.

Courtyard by Marriott - Williston - (802) 879-0100 or (800) 321-2211- $109.00
Double Tree Hotel - South Burlington - (802) 658-0250 or (800) 222-8733 -$129.00
Fairfield Inn by Marriott - Williston - (802) 879-8999 or (800) 228-2800 - $89
Green Mountain Suites Hotel – South Burlington – (802) 860-1212 - $169.00
Hilton Burlington Hotel - Burlington - (802) 658-6500 or (800) 445-8667- $169.00 Click here for web page.
There is a two night minimum stay on Saturday nights
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center - Burlington - (802) 865-6600 or 1-800-325-3535 - $139.00

For additional listings please visit: Accommodations / Directions & Maps

Resident Hall Move-out for Graduates

All graduates must move out of their residence hall rooms by 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 6th. Please plan accordingly. Questions regarding this may be directed to the Residential Life Department at (802) 865-5487.