Graduation Information

When:            Saturday, May 18, 2013

Time:              2-3:30 pm (Graduates Report at 1:30)

Where:           First Unitarian Church

                          809 So. Fourth St.  & York St. (By Main Downtown Library)
What:             Graduation & Reception

Who:               All  Spring Graduates

Ceremony

This is a formal recognition of graduating MA, MBA, and MHA students at Webster University in Louisville and Radcliff. It will consist of a formal program followed by a reception.  Graduates, family, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to the ceremony and reception.

Tickets are not required although space limits the number of guests per graduate to ten (10). There are two seating areas.  Graduates & Faculty in Section A, Family and Guests in Section B.

In order to graduate you must apply for graduation by completing an “Petition To Graduate” form and a graduate survey. These forms are available through the office staff at the Louisville campus. We also ask that you sign the graduation list with your name, degree, and number of guests you plan to bring. This can be emailed to us at Louisville@webster.edu. You must be on this roster if you plan to participate in the ceremony by May 15th.

Students who complete all their course work by May 18th are eligible to participate. Students completing their program in the summer or fall should attend the fall graduation but are encouraged to attend the subsequent May graduation if they desire.
 

Academic Regalia

The University has an official graduation gown. In addition to the navy color, the gown features an environmentally conscious design. It is part of a new line of innovative regalia from Jostens called the "Elements Collection." The fabric is made from natural wood sourced exclusively from renewable, managed forests. The zipper is also made from 100% recycled material. The earth-friendly cap, gown and bag easily decompose when discarded.

Josten's gown ordering system click here.

Active duty military students may participate by wearing their full dress uniform.  A gown is not necessary.


Costs:

1.  Masters set (gown, hood, cap, and tassel) - total cost including tax and regular shipping is $96 plus sales tax and shipping.

2.  Payment may be made by check, VISA, Master Card, Discover, or American Express.

3.  Information needed is name, address (no post office boxes), daytime telephone number, height, weight, and degree (MA, MBA, MHA) not curriculum.

Photographs

Photographers will be taking pictures of the event including the degree award ceremony. These pictures can be obtained on-line after the event through www.webster.edu/louisville. We cannot absolutely guarantee that our photographer will have your picture therefore a photographer’s area is being established where family and friends can take pictures of the graduate during and after the ceremony. See pictures of the last graduation on our website.

Reception

A reception with light refreshments will be held immediately following the event. All are invited to attend.

Questions

Email us at Louisville@webster.edu or call us at 502-896-1835.

Schedule

1:30     Graduates Report
2:00     Procession

                 Opening Ceremony

                 Honored Student Award

                 Awarding of Degrees

                 Conclusion

3:00     Reception & Photos

Saturday, May 18th  from 2 to 3:30 pm

First Unitarian Church, 809 So. Fourth St.  Louisville