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The Bryan School of
Business and Economics
Bryan School of Business and Economics
Graduation and Award Ceremony
Special Events Center (East Wing,) Greensboro Coliseum Complex
2:30pm, Friday, May 16, 2008
**Graduates must arrive by 1:30 pm **
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
There is no rehearsal for the Bryan School Graduation and Awards Ceremony, which is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Touger Vang at (336) 334-5928 or bryansch@uncg.edu or visit 232 Bryan Building.
PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY:
Caps and Gowns – Order by March 28 , 2008
All participants must be dressed in full academic regalia. This includes cap, gown, and tassel. All
degree candidates wear black tassels. Masters degree students must also wear hoods; please see the
University Bookstore for proper hood colors according to your degree.
Regalia should be ordered at the Graduation Celebration which will be held in the EUC commons area in front of the Bookstore from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm on February 27th. If you are unable to attend, please visit the University Bookstore or call (336) 334-5563 to place your order. Regalia orders must be received by Friday, March 28, 2008. You can find out more about the Graduation Celebration at the following web page, http://www.uncg.edu/reg/Com/GraduationCelebration.html
RSVP – Submit by Friday, April 18
You must RSVP for the Bryan School ceremony by Friday, April 18, 2008. If you have RSVP’d for
the university commencement ceremony, you will need to complete an additional RSVP to attend the
Bryan School ceremony. A link to the RSVP form can be found at the
bottom of this page.
PARKING AND GUEST INFORMATION:
Parking and Tickets
Parking and attendance will be free of charge with no required passes or tickets for
students or guests.
Guest Seating
Guests may arrive with the graduate or just prior to the beginning of the ceremony. This is
not a ticketed event, so seating is on a first come, first served basis. The earlier guests
arrive, the better chance they have of getting the seats they prefer. Doors will open for
seating at 1:30pm. The doors will close promptly at 2:25 pm in order to start the graduation
procession.
This is a very special day for you and your family and friends. We hope everyone enjoys the event. However, please keep in mind that small children and babies may cause a distraction during the ceremony.
INSTRUCTIONS AND OVERVIEW FOR MAY 16th CEREMONY:
Assembling Prior to Ceremony – Be there at 1:30pm on Friday, May 16th!
All graduation participants, dressed in full academic regalia, must meet in the foyer of the Special
Events Center NO LATER than 1:30pm. ALL GRADUATES MUST SIGN IN AT THE REGISTRATION
TABLE. In order to ensure a place in the graduation lineup, you must register and receive a name
card. Keep this name card with you throughout the ceremony! When you cross the stage, you will
hand this name card to Dr. McCrickard, the Associate Dean. He will read your name as you are
receiving your diploma cover.
Processional, Welcome and Introduction
Graduates will be lined up by order in which they will march. Ceremony marshals will lead the
graduates to their seats. Remain standing until directed by Dean Weeks to be seated. Dean Weeks will
welcome the graduates, faculty, and guests and provide a short introduction into the program.
Student and Faculty Awards
Recognition of students and faculty receiving awards will follow the introduction. If your name
is called to receive an award, please exit your seat to the nearest aisle and approach the stage from
the right. Once you have received your award exit the stage on the opposite side and return to your seat.
Graduate Recognition – Don’t forget your card!
Diploma covers will be awarded directly thereafter. A ceremony marshal will direct graduates
to the stage. Beginning with the first row, graduates will exit their seats to the right. One row
at a time, they will approach the stage from the right side. Subsequent rows of graduates will
remain seated until directed to the stage by a ceremony marshal. Remember to bring your name card
with you when you approach the stage. When your name is called, approach the Dean to receive his congratulations and cross the stage to
accept your diploma cover from your Department Chair. Accept the diploma cover with your left hand
and use your right hand to shake hands with the Department Chair. A ceremony marshal will direct
you back to your seat.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA ON GRADUATION DAY! You will receive your diploma cover at the ceremony, and your diploma will be sent to you by mail after all degree clearances are completed by the university.
Pictures
As each graduate is handed his/her diploma, a picture will be taken by a professional photographer.
You will receive an email from the photographer with a link to their website,
www.photospecialties.com, and a password that allows you to view and order your graduation photos
online. A free color proof will also be mailed to your permanent address so that you will have the
opportunity to purchase these prints. You are under no obligation to purchase prints. If you do not
receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact
info@photospecialties.com or call
1-800-722-7033.
Recessional
After the diploma covers are awarded, graduates will be instructed to stand and a ceremony marshal
will direct each row of graduates out of the auditorium. Faculty members will be present in the lobby
to meet with graduates and their guests and will be organized in designated areas according to
department. Please listen for announcements at the end of the ceremony and check your program for
meeting locations, and arrange ahead of time to meet with your guests in these areas after the ceremony.
DIRECTIONS
Special Events Center – East Wing
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
http://www.uncg.edu/reg/Com/ColiseumInfo.html
(includes maps)
Directions to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex including the Arena, Special Events Center, and War
Memorial Auditorium.
I-85 South/I-40 West From Burlington, Durham, Raleigh
I-40 West to Greensboro, take Exit 218-B, Freeman Mill Road. Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Coliseum
Boulevard. The Complex is two miles on the left.
I-85 North from Charlotte
I-85 North to Greensboro, take Exit 122-B, Freeman Mill Road (clover-leaf). Go 1 1/2 miles and
turn left on Coliseum Boulevard. The Complex is two miles on the left.
I-40 East from Winston-Salem
I-40 East to Greensboro, take Exit 216 towards UNCG and continue straight ahead for two miles
to the Complex.
Highway 220 North from Asheboro
Highway 220 North to Greensboro turns into Freeman Mill Road. Stay on Freeman Mill Road. After crossing I-85
and I-40, turn left onto Coliseum Boulevard. The Complex is two miles on the left.
Highway 220 South from Virginia
On Highway 220 South to Greensboro, road name changes to Battleground Ave in the city. After
crossing Cornwallis, keep right onto Westover Terrace. Continue straight on Westover Terrace
which becomes Aycock Street. Continue straight for three miles. Cross Spring Garden Street,
pass under the railroad bridge and turn right at the next light on Lee Street (Wendy's on the
right). The Complex is one mile on the left. Turn left onto Coliseum Boulevard.
Through Town Directions from Piedmont Triad International Airport
Leave the airport and turn right on Bryan Boulevard. Go eight miles and turn right on Aycock S
treet. Continue straight for two miles. Cross Spring Garden Street, pass under the railroad
bridge, and turn right at the next light on Lee Street (Wendy's on the right). The Complex is
one mile on the left. Turn left onto Coliseum Boulevard.
Highway Directions from Piedmont Triad International Airport
Leave the airport and turn left on Bryan Boulevard to Highway 68 South. Follow 68 South to I-40.
Go under the bridge and take I-40 East to Greensboro. Take Exit 216 towards UNCG and continue
straight ahead for two miles to the Complex.