Commencement
Once a student earns 60 semester hours, he/she is responsible for scheduling the Graduation Interview with the Office of the Registrar.
Flagler College holds two commencement ceremonies each year, one in December and one in April. The ceremonies are held in the Gymnasium and, if the number of graduates warrants, simulcast in the Auditorium of Flagler College. These two buildings are located side-by-side on Granada Street (
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Date of Commencement Ceremony: December 13, 2008
Time: Ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Flagler College Gymnasium
Commencement Rehearsal in the Gymnasium: Friday, December 12, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Commencement Rehearsal: All prospective graduates are required to attend rehearsal, which is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. in the Flagler College Gymnasium.
December 13, 2008
Graduates report to the Rotunda in Ponce de Leon Hall, dressed in their caps and gowns, by 8:15 a.m.
All graduates and guests are invited to a reception in the beautiful Flagler College dining hall directly following the ceremony. This is sponsored by the Flagler College Alumni Relations. Please come by and meet and greet.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT: All graduates are required to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, unless officially excused by Mr. Yvan Kelly, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs.
2. ADMISSION TICKETS: No one will be admitted without a ticket, unless there is available seating. You may pick up your tickets from the Office of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Dates are yet to be determined. Each graduate will receive admission tickets for family, relatives, and friends. *(Due to a large number in this graduating class, tickets will be limited to a total of 6 tickets per graduate. 4 of those tickets will be for admission to the Gymnasium and the Commencement Ceremony. The other 2 will be for simulcast in the Flagler College Auditorium. Sign Language interpreters will be available in the gym .
3. REHEARSAL: It is mandatory that all prospective graduates attend rehearsal. Rehearsal will take place on December 12 at 4:00 pm. The alphabetical line-up is critical to the ceremony, as are specific seating assignments. Dean Yvan Kelly will coordinate the rehearsal, and any questions concerning the ceremony may be directed to him.
4. HONOR GRADUATES: Students graduating with honors will wear an Honor Stole. If you are graduating with honors, your Honor Stole will be presented to you at commencement rehearsal. According to the level of academic achievement, the degree may be awarded summa cum laud (3.9 – 4.0), magna cum laude (3.7 – 3.89), or cum laude (3.5 – 3.69). To qualify for graduation with honors, a student must complete at least 56 credit hours of academic work at Flagler College that carry letter grades of A, B, C, or D. Pass/fail options are not applicable. All courses for which no quality points are assigned are included in this pass/fail category, (for example: internships, field experiences, and practicum). Only courses taken at Flagler College are computed in determining honors. The grade point average will be rounded to the hundredth decimal place.
5. DRESS: Men are to wear a dress shirt (preferable white) and tie, dark slacks, and dress shoes. Women are to wear a dress or dark dress slacks/skirt and blouse, and dress shoes. Students not adhering to this dress code, will not be allowed to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. If a student has any questions, please contact Dean Kelly at 819-6392.
6. GUEST SEATING: There are no reserved seats in the Gymnasium except for graduates, faculty, administration, and official College guests. The Gymnasium will be opened at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, and seating is on a first-come basis.
7. SEATING FOR DISABLED PERSONS: If a student has guests in need of special accommodations, he/she must advise the Office of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs when obtaining tickets. An interpreter will be available for hearing impaired persons, and special seating is provided for those requiring interpreter services. Special seating arrangements are also available for those who require the use of wheelchairs or who cannot otherwise navigate the bleachers. Persons requiring special services or special seating arrangements will be allowed to enter the Gymnasium between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
8. RECEPTION: Following the Commencement Ceremony a reception, hosted by the Flagler College Alumni Association, for graduates and their guests will be held in the College Dining Room.