Information for Graduates

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

You have worked diligently to succeed in your academic program. We look forward to celebrating both your accomplishments and promising future opportunities.

Paperwork! Application for Graduation

Yes, in order to graduate you have a little more paperwork to do. But it will only take a moment. By completing this online Application for Graduation, we will add you to the list of potential graduates and order both your diploma and your academic regalia. All potential graduates are required to complete this form even if they are not planning to attend the ceremony. Without submission of this form, your academic record will not be reviewed to determine if you are eligible to graduate. Please go to https://my.champlain.edu, log into WebAdvisor--> Student section, and under Additional Resources, click on the "Application for Graduation" link and review the information listed on the web form.

Please verify the spelling of your name as it will appear on your diploma and the city and state which will be listed as your hometown on the commencement program, "sign" and submit. Now, on to the celebration!

Hooding & Commencement Ceremony

Date: May 4, 2012
Time: 10:00 am, reception to follow
The ceremony will last approximately 1 ½ hours and the reception about 1 hour.
Tickets are not required
Doors will open at 9:00 am for guests
There will not be a rehearsal so please plan on arriving no later than 9:00 am.
Cap and gown pick up and lineup will be in the fitness studio on the 2nd floor of the IDX Student Life Center - This is one floor above the gymnasium where the ceremony is being held. Information for ordering cap and gowns was included on the application for graduation form.
Location: IDX Argosy Gymnasium on Champlain's campus
Commencement Speaker - Representative Shap Smith, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, Partner with Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, PC
Description: All Master's degree candidates will receive individual hoods and diplomas at the ceremony. The function of the academic hood is to visually indicate successful completion of academic degrees. The level of the degree achieved is indicated by the size of the hood. The discipline in which the degree has been earned is indicated by the color of the border on the hood. The color within the lining of the hood represents the colors of the institution where the degree was earned.

Master's students are eligible to participate as non-graduating participants if they meet the following conditions:

Are within one course of meeting all requirements
Have a CGPA of 3.00 or higher

Nongraduating participants are ineligible to receive their diploma until they have successfully completed their remaining academic requirements.

Announcements

You may purchase personalized announcements by going directly to www.balfour.com. Click on college, graduation announcements and the package you want. When you get to check out you will have the option to hit other and type in your specific degree if it is not listed on the drop down list.

Cap and Gowns

Using the information you provide upon submission of your Application for Graduation (see link/directions above), Champlain will order a cap and gown for you. Due to the online nature of the Master's program, these items can be picked up one hour prior to the ceremony the fitness studio on the 2nd floor of the IDX Student Life Center - this is one floor above the gymnasium where the ceremony is being held.

Class Rings

Rings may be ordered online at www.herff-jones.com

Diploma Frames

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

Directions

For directions and maps please visit: Directions & Map

Photography

A professional photographer will be at the ceremony and will take a candid photograph of you at your special moment of recognition. You can preview the photographs and order online at http://kathleenlandwehrle.photodeck.com/-/galleries/champlain-college-hooding-ceremony.

Burlington Area Accommodations

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels for your convenience and will be held until April 5, 2012, 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 - $89.00
For online booking: http://www.marriott.com/btvfb
Hilton Burlington Hotel - Burlington - (802) 658-6500 or (800) 445-8667- $169.00
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 & Map