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Congratulations!
Commencement recognizes the hard work and dedication
you have demonstrated here at Hope College.
In an effort to help you and your family fully
enjoy this accomplishment, the following information
has
been prepared to help answer questions in relation
to Commencement Weekend activities.
The college
hires a professional photographer to take individual photos
of our graduates during the commencement ceremony as they
shake hands with the president and as they walk down from
the platform. Families will receive photo proofs in the
mail at their student's PR address. If you do not receive
proofs within two weeks, please call the office of public
relations at the college, 616-395-7860.
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Senior
Days
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2007
9:30am – 4:30pm
Senior
Days is when you will submit various forms and
information regarding participation in Commencement Weekend
activities, as well as ordering information for caps & gowns,
graduation announcements, and class rings.
Please
be sure to submit the appropriate
information during Senior Days:
- Students
should come
prepared to identify which Baccalaureate
worship service they’ve chosen
(9:30 or 11:30) and how many tickets they will
need (guests need them - students do not; 2 or
3 tickets is the maximum request allowed). Attendance
at Baccalaureate
is optional, but informing the College of plans
to attend is mandatory. Questions?
Please contact Kathy Miller in Public Relations
at 616.395.7860 or via email at kmiller@hope.edu.
- Purchasing graduation
announcements is optional, yet we
recognize that many parents wish to share the
news of their student's accomplishments. Please
submit the order
during Senior Days. Announcements are offered
through the Hope-Geneva Bookstore.
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Caps,
Gowns, Announcements, and Class Rings
Students
will place orders for caps, gowns, announcements and class
rings during Senior Days.
There is no charge for students to order their cap and gown.
If
you wish to purchase announcements or class rings
(both are optional), submit the order. There are
early order discounts for announcements ordered during Senior
Days. Announcements
are offered through the Hope-Geneva Bookstore. Hope
College offers class rings in cooperation with Jostens.
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Lodging
Information
If your family has not made lodging arrangements,
we suggest you do so as soon as possible. Alumni reunions
and the
beginning
of Tulip Time occur the same weekend as Commencement and
available rooms fill up quickly.
The
Haworth Inn on Hope's campus is booked for Commencement
Weekend 2008.
For
a list of area lodging please visit the Holland Convention
and Visitors Bureau at www.holland.org or
contact them by phone at 800-506-1299 for additional
information.
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Maps
and Driving Directions
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Baccalaureate
- Sunday, May 4th
(Dimnent Memorial Chapel)
Time: 9:30am
or 11:30am - students may choose to attend one of these
two identical worship services.The service is approximately
45-60 minutes in length.
Tickets: Students may request a maximum of 2-3 guest tickets
(no charge). Students do not need their own tickets. Students pick up
tickets during cap and gown distribution on Monday and Tuesday, April
14 and 15. Questions? Please contact Kathy Miller in Public Relations
at 616.395.7860 or via email at kmiller@hope.edu.
Accommodations
for Guests with Disabilities: There will
be a sign interpreter for both Baccalaureate services
as well as the Commencement ceremony. If any ticketed
guests have special seating needs relating to hearing
impairment or require accommodations for another
disability, please contact Lannette Zylman-TenHave
in the Provost's Office at 616.395.7970 or via email
at zylman@hope.edu.
Advance notification of these special needs helps
ensure that the College has time to make the appropriate
accommodations.
Students must inform the College at Senior Days if
they plan to attend one of the Baccalaureate services and how many tickets
they will need for guests.
Attendance
at Baccalaureate is optional.
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Commencement
- Sunday May 4th
(Holland Municipal Stadium, 313
Fairbanks Avenue)
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony
will be held at the DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Avenue. See “Indoor
Ceremony Information” below for additional details.
Time: 3pm
- The ceremony is about 2 hours in length.
Tickets: No
tickets are required if the ceremony is held outdoors
at Holland Municipal Stadium.
The
stage will be set in such a way that seating will
be available in both the east and west bleacher stands
with restroom facilities nearby. In
the event of inclement weather, tickets WILL be required
at DeVos Fieldhouse. ALL graduation candidates receive
a total of 4 guest tickets for the ceremony to be held
at the Fieldhouse, married candidates receive 5.
Students will pick up graduation tickets during cap and gown distribution
on Monday and Tuesday, April 14 and 15. Questions? Please contact Kathy
Miller in Public Relations at 616.395.7860 or via email at kmiller@hope.edu.
Refreshments: The concession stand at the municipal
stadium will not be open during the commencement ceremony. Guests are
encouraged to bring their own water or other refreshments, particularly
if the weather is sunny and warm.
Accommodations
for Guests with Disabilities: There will
be a sign interpreter for both Baccalaureate services
as well as the Commencement ceremony. If any ticketed
guests have special seating needs relating to hearing
impairment or require accommodations for another
disability, please contact Lannette Zylman-TenHave
in the Provost's Office at 616.395.7970 or via email
at zylman@hope.edu.
Advance notification of these special needs helps
ensure that the College has time to make the appropriate
accommodations. The stadium lot is reserved for handicapped
parking. The entrance to the stadium lot will
be available via 16th street only, with the Fairbanks
Ave. entrance used only for
exiting the stadium lot.
Indoor
Ceremony Information: If the ceremony is moved
to DeVos Fieldhouse, notification will be posted on the
college’s website (www.hope.edu)
or you may call the switchboard at (616) 395-7000. Announcements
will be made at both baccalaureate services as well.
Tickets
WILL be required at DeVos Fieldhouse. Doors will open
for seating of ticketed guests at 2pm. ALL graduation
candidates receive a total of 4 guest tickets for the
ceremony to be held at the Fieldhouse, married candidates
receive 5.
There
will be a television broadcast on local cable networks
if commencement is held indoors. Comcast
will broadcast on Channel 25 and Charter on Channel
22. The
ceremony will be broadcast from DeVos Fieldhouse on
these stations, as well as at the
Knickerbocker Theater, located on 8th Street in downtown
Holland. Seating at the Knickerbocker Theater will
be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Community
Activities and Events
During
your visit to Holland, consider participating in community
events and activities scheduled for the weekend of May 2-4,
including:
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On-Campus
Dining Options
The
College encourages you to consider dining on-campus on
Sunday, May 4 in Phelps Dining Hall/Maas Auditorium. Many
local restaurants may be very busy attending to guests
in town for Alumni Weekend and Tulip Time activities. We
welcome you to take advantage of the convenience and efficiency
of on-campus dining.
Continental
Breakfast -
served 8:00 - 9:00am
Graduation candidates, no charge; family and friends, $4.00
Commencement
Weekend Brunch Buffet - served 10am - 2pm
A special menu is prepared in honor of graduates and their families.
Graduation candidates, no charge; adult family and friends, $8.00; ages
5-10, $5.00; ages 0-4, no charge.
Meal
tickets may be purchased in advance at the Business
Services office by graduates or by family members.
Tickets may be paid for in cash or may be charged
to your student account. Tickets are also available
at the door on Sunday, May 4.
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Commencement
2008
Deadlines & Tentative
Schedule of Activities
Wed.
Feb. 6
Thu. Feb. 7 |
9:30a-4:30p |
"Senior
Days" - Students turn in Confirmation of Graduation
Application, cap & gown order, Baccalaureate
time & ticket preference, purchase announcements & rings. |
| Thu.
Feb. 14 |
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Deadline
for H.O.P.E. Award ballot to Public Relations |
| Thu.
Feb 14 |
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Deadline
for application to graduate to Registrar's Office. |
| Thu.
Feb. 28 |
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Deadline
for cap & gown order to Bookstore. Deadline
for early order discount on graduation announcements. |
| Fri.
Mar. 21 |
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Deadline
for late returns of Alumni Info cards and Baccalaureate
ticket preference to Public Relations |
| April |
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Email
notice of graduation problems sent to applied May & July
graduation candidates. |
Mon.
Apr. 14
Tue. Apr. 15 |
8:30a-Noon & 1:00p-4:30p |
CAP & GOWN,
Graduation & Baccalaureate TICKET distribution;
Herrick Room, DeWitt. |
| Tue.
Apr. 15 |
5:30p |
Senior
Reception at President's Home |
| Tue.
Apr. 15 |
7:00p |
Senior
Celebration at DeVos Fieldhouse |
| Thu.
Apr. 24 |
7:00p |
Honors
Convocation, Dimnent Memorial Chapel. |
| Fri.
Apr. 25 |
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Last
day to purchase Alumni Reception/Banquet tickets,
Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. |
| Wed.
April 30 |
5:15p-6:30p |
COMMENCEMENT
REHEARSAL, DeVos Fieldhouse. REQUIRED for ceremony
participants. Off-campus program students -
have a friend attend practice in their place to
pick up name/seat card, which they will hand to
the Provost during the graduation ceremony. |
| Sat.
May 3 |
6:00p |
Annual
Alumni Banquet, Haworth Center Ballroom, tickets
$10 |
| Sun.
May 4 |
8:00
- 9:00am |
Continental
Breakfast, Phelps Dining Hall/Maas Auditorium
(Graduation candidates, no charge; family
and friends, $4.00) |
| Sun.
May 4 |
10
am - 2 pm |
Brunch,
Phelps Dining Hall/Maas Auditorium
(Graduation
candidates, no charge; adult family and friends,
$8.00; ages 5-10, $5.00; ages 0-4, no charge) |
| Sun.
May 4 |
9:30
or 11:30 am |
BACCALAUREATE,
Dimnent Memorial Chapel |
| Sun.
May 4 |
3
pm |
COMMENCEMENT,
Holland Municipal Stadium. If rain, DeVos Fieldhouse.
Check www.hope.edu or
call the switchboard, (616) 395-7000, for weather
updates.
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| Wed.
May 14 |
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Registrar's
office begins posting May graduation on transcripts. |
| Fri.
Jun. 13 |
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Approximate
date of first diploma order for May grads. It takes
about 2 months to receive the order and then send
them out to graduates. Diplomas are held for graduates
with a balance with Student Accounts. Graduates
should be sure to update their permanent addresses
with the college - 25% of diplomas are returned
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Class of 2008 Important Dates
Cap & Gown Pick-Up
APRIL 15
8:30 am - Noon
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
DeWitt Herrick Room
President's Reception
APRIL 15
5:30 pm
President's Home
Senior Celebration
APRIL 15
7:00 pm
DeVos Fieldhouse
Honors Convocation
April 24
7:00 pm
Dimnent Chapel
Commencement Rehearsal
April 30
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
DeVos Fieldhouse
Annual Alumni Banquet
May 3
6:00 pm
Haworth Inn Ballroom
Baccalaureate
May 4
9:30 am or 11:30 am
Dimnent Chapel
Commencement
May 4
3:00 pm
Holland Municipal Stadium
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