International Studies Commencement
| Graduate Students |
| Undergraduate Students |
Information for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Important Dates
Spring 2012 Commencement is scheduled for Monday, June 18th, 2012.
Regalia & Invitations & Photos
Invitations and regalia (cap, gown, and tassel) can be ordered from the University of Oregon Duck Store.
Regalia goes on sale at the Duck Store on April 9th
Friday, May 18th, 2012 is the last day to order graduation regalia at the Duck Store at normal prices.
Orders placed after May 18th are subject to late order fees.
Graduation Images will photograph all graduates at the ceremony. Their website is www.gradimages.com.
Commencement Details
The International Studies Program Ceremony will be held outside in the EMU Amphitheatre on Monday, June 18th at noon. Please note that this is an outdoor ceremony where shade or covering may not be readily available; please plan accordingly. The ceremony will be held, rain or shine.
The UO Graduation Ceremony will be held indoors at the Matthew Knight Arena. Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:30am and last until 11:00am. Graduates who choose to participate in this ceremony will need to assemble on the 13th Avenue side of Johnson Hall beginning at 8:30am and participate in the Duck Walk through campus which signals the beginning of the UO Graduation Ceremony, scheduled to start at 9am and will proceed down 13th Avenue, ending at Matthew Knight Arena by 9:30am.
GradFest Activities will be held on 13th Avenue Plaza, in front of the Ford Alumni Center.
More information can be found on the Official UO Commencement Website here
Information to share with guests
Guests will not need tickets to any UO graduation Ceremony. Graduates may invite as many guests as they would like.
Due to Eugene hosting the US Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field, many local hotels, motels and other accommodations are filling up quickly. Please notify your guests to book their reservations early! To assist graduation visitors, Travel Lane County put together a very helpful site listing room availability for more than 60 venues in the Eugene/Springfield area. This website is available at: http://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/commencement/
Please tell guests to plan on parking at Autzen Stadium and ride the free shuttles to main campus. There will be a number of street closures that will significantly impact vehicle traffic, particularly on the East side of campus. Shuttle Service is expected to run beginning at 7:00am until the last shuttle leaves campus to arrive at Autzen at 5:45pm.
ADA Parking will be available at the East Campus DPS Station at E. 15th Avenue and Walnut Street, and will have 2 lift-equipped shuttles providing transportation to guests in need of mobility accommodations.
International Studies Undergraduate Students
All International Studies Undergraduates who are planning to graduate Spring Term 2012, should check in with the Undergraduate Coordinator in 175 PLC to inform the office of your plans.
Sunday, April 29, 2012 is the last day undergraduate students can apply to graduate Spring Term 2012 on Duckweb.
*Students who are interested in applying to the INTL Major Spring Term 2012, who also hope to graduate in June 2012 MUST inform the office when submitting application materials prior to 5pm on the deadline of April 23, 2012.
International Studies Graduate Students
Graduation Deadlines
WEEK TWO
Friday: Last day to apply for your degree online at the Graduate School website.
Here’s a link to a Grad School webpage with information about getting ready to graduate.
NOTE: Hard copy thesis abstracts are no longer required by the Grad School. The abstract is a required page of the final PDF copy of the thesis or dissertation, but does not require advisor signature.
WEEK THREE
SCHEDULE YOUR THESIS OR POLICY PAPER PRESENTATION:
· Schedule Your Thesis or Policy Paper Presentation with your committee members.
· Let the Graduate Coordinator know the date and time so she can schedule PLC 348 for you to present (or other room if that works better for you).
· The Graduate Coordinator will also prepare a green approval form for you to take to your thesis/policy paper presentation. Your committee member will sign this after your presentation (hopefully), and then your thesis/policy paper will be approved by your committee. Bring this form back to the Graduate Coordinator once it’s been signed.
See "Exit Project Guidelines" for more information.
FORMATTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT:
· Get to work early on formatting your manuscript - waiting until the last minute to address formatting causes more work. International Studies does not require a particular style, but you must be consistent throughout your manuscript.
· Come see the Grad School editor early! The closer it gets to the end of the term, the longer the wait times. Check with the Grad School for the editor’s office hours.
· Don't be afraid to visit the Grad School if you have questions! The Graduate School is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
· More info: http://gradschool.uoregon.edu/thesis-dissertation/editor-info
WEEK EIGHT
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – Graduate Coordinator's deadline to submit your statement of completion for your degree. Be sure that the Graduate Coordinator knows how you are meeting your Language requirement, and that you have reviewed your planner with the Graduate Coordinator.
Please provide a non-UO email address so we can reach you after graduation.
THESIS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
WEEK TEN
TUESDAY - Last day (by 5 p.m.) to upload your completed and approved thesis and submit signed forms to the Graduate School
Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form – you fill this out online, print it out and either get signatures or the Graduate Coordinator can help get signatures:
Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form – you fill this out online, and print it AFTER uploading your thesis.
COMMENCEMENT
There is no International Studies graduation ceremony during fall, winter or summer. Graduates from those terms may participate in the spring ceremony. Please tell the Graduate Coordinator if you plan to attend the spring ceremony.
Regalia is available from the DuckStore. You may order online through April 13. Or order at the DuckStore before Friday May 18, after which prices will increase. More information about regalia.
Department/Program Commencement Ceremony Schedule:
International Studies Commencement Ceremonies:
Monday June 18, 2012
Noon at EMU Amphitheatre
CONGRATULATIONS!