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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 | | Location | Leonidas James Gymnasium- Bowie State University Campus | | Time | 10:00 a.m. | | Attire for Graduation | Black shoes (men and women) | | MEN | White shirts and dark ties | | WOMEN | Dark 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. | | Tickets | 5 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 Time | 8:30 a.m. | | Honor CordsLatin Honors Academic Recognition | Distributed 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 Cards | Distributed at check- in at the assembly area | | Line- up | - Graduate Studies
- Arts and Science
- Business
- Education
- Professional Studies
| | Processional | Begins promptly at 9:40 a.m. | | Program Booklets | In 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. |
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