Dear BSU Graduation Candidate:

This letter serves as notification that you must use Bulldog Connection, the online student system, to apply for graduation. If you do not have a Bulldog user ID and password or have problems accessing the system, please contact the BSU Help Desk at 301-860-HELP.

The online graduation application is a mandatory step required of every student seeking a degree from Bowie State University. This application is the official notification and authorization for your academic department and the staff of the Office of the University Registrar to review your record for the completion of the degree requirements. Please adhere to the deadlines listed below.

While online, please check your personal information—name, email address, and major—and review your academic record for all courses taken away and while at BSU. Please submit a Data Correction Form to the office to correct personal data, a Declaration of Major Form to declare or to correct your major, and a Student Inquiry Form pertaining to any other academic records issues.

Please submit your application before the deadlines stated below. Visit the Office of Student Accounts to pay the required fees. Regardless of your plans to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must apply and pay the graduation fee. After the review of your record, you will be notified in writing of your eligibility status.

PLEASE NOTE:  All graduation notifications will be sent electronically to your Bowie State University email address. 

Please remember to periodically check your BSU email for graduation updates and information.

 

DECEMBER 2009 COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION SHEET

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Commencement Date and Time

Friday, December 18, 2009
LocationLeonidas James Gymnasium- Bowie State University Campus
Time10:00 a.m.
Attire for GraduationBlack shoes (men and women)
                                      MENWhite shirts and dark ties
                                      WOMENDark dresses or skirt and blouse. No pants

BEFORE GRADUATION DAY

Student Clearance Process

Clearance letters will be emailed to Bowie State University email addresses starting December 14, 2009. This letter is required to pickup regalia and tickets from bookstore. Students must be both academically and financially cleared to participate in the ceremony.
Tickets5 per graduate 
Rehearsal (Mandatory)Thursday, December 17, 20094 p.m. Leonidas James GymnasiumBring your cap and hood

ON GRADUATION DAY

Assembly Area for Graduates

 
McKeldin GymnasiumNo Family Members in Staging Areas
Assembly Time8:30 a.m.
Honor CordsLatin Honors Academic RecognitionDistributed at check- in at the assembly areaEligible first time undergraduates only3.50 GPA – 4.00 GPA60 credits or more at BSU30-59 credits at BSU with GPA 3.50 or higher
Official Name CardsDistributed at check- in at the assembly area
Line- up
  1. Graduate Studies
  2. Arts and Science
  3. Business
  4. Education
  5. Professional Studies
ProcessionalBegins promptly at 9:40 a.m.
Program BookletsIn the Seats
Photographs- Professional Photographer   DO NOT STOP ON THE STAGE TO POSE FOR PICTURES
Diplomas                     At the completion of the ceremony diplomas will be distributed in   McKeldin Gymnasium.