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. Both ceremonies will be held in the Gymnasium, which is directly across from the College's King Street main entrance on Granada Street (
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Date of Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: Ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m.
(Spring Commencement will be April 23, 2011)
Location: Flagler College Gymnasium
Commencement Rehearsal in the Gymnasium: Friday, December 10, 2010, 4:00 p.m.
All prospective graduates are required to attend rehearsal, which is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. in the Flagler College Gymnasium.
December 11, 2010
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, Associate 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 Associate Dean of Academic Affairs during Graduation Clearance Week - to be determined. Each graduate will receive __ admission tickets for family, relatives, and friends (the number will depend upon the exact number of graduates.) Sign language interpreters and handicapped seating will be available in the gymnasium seating. Please indicate the need for these when picking up your tickets. The December ceremony will NOT be simulcast in the Flagler College Auditorium or the Ringhaver Student Center.
3. REHEARSAL: It is mandatory that all prospective graduates attend rehearsal. Rehearsal will take place on December 10 at 4:00 pm and usually lasts about one hour. Dress for rehearsal is casual. 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 Cord. If you are graduating with honors, your Honor Cord 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 FOR COMMENCEMENT: 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. Caps and Gowns must be ordered on-line in October by the graduate at
www.jostens.com and will be delivered to the college for pickup during Graduation Clearance Week. 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 Associate 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.
9. HOTELS: Many hotels in St. Augustine offer discounted rates to our Flagler families. Prices may be subject to change.
Ramanda Limited - $58 near Rt. 95
www.the.ramada.com/11562
Fairfield Inn & Suites - $79 (Flagler College code ZSU) Rt. 16