SCPS May 2008 Commencement Ceremony
May 10th 1 p.m. Mundelien Center. See luc.edu/commencement for full details.
This site is designed to answer frequently asked questions surrounding graduation and the Commencement ceremony for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. For complete information on the May 2008 Commencement, please visit www.luc.edu/commencement.
Graduation and Commencement are often used interchangeably, yet are two different events. 'Graduation' is what occurs when a student has completed all degree requirements; 'Commencement' is the graduation ceremony. Both events occur around the same time, but require two separate procedures.
If you plan to finish your degree requirements in May 2008 or August 2008, please see the below details. If you plan to finish your degree requirements in Fall 2008, please check this site after May 2008.
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Apply for Graduation-May or August 2008 degree completion
I. Apply for Graduation
Apply for Graduation in LOCUS. Loyola has developed a streamlined, two-step method for all students to apply for graduation via LOCUS:
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Review the 'Graduation Application Checklist' under 'Loyola Web Links'
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Click on 'Apply for Graduation' under the 'Student Self-Service' menu. Once complete, students are to print and submit the form to SCPS in Lewis Towers, 401.
**Please note: For the 2007-2008 academic year, you may have already submitted an Application for Graduation received from SCPS, either from the SCPS office or sent to you via e-mail. If you submitted this form, it is still acceptable.
Receive a Graduation Audit. Once SCPS receives an application for graduation, a graduation audit is sent to the student. This audit outlines the remaining courses needed for degree completion, along with the anticipated sessions for completion. If you did not receive a graduation audit, and you have submitted an application for graduation, please contact Shena Dunlap at sdunlap@luc.edu.
II. RSVP for the Commencement ceremony
RSVP for the May 2008 Commencement Ceremony (New!): All students with a completed application for graduation will receive an invitation to attend the School of Continuing and Professional Studies Commencement. This invitation will be sent to student's Loyola e-mail account.
This invitation is how you indicate your intent to attend the ceremony and confirm your name as it will appear on your diploma; as well as how you will receive details about the ceremony and academic apparel purchases. This e-mail campaign began on March 3rd 2008. If you do not receive this e-mail invitation by March 31st, please contact SCPS at scps@luc.edu. Please be sure to RSVP by April 10th.
III. Next Steps:
After you have submitted an application for graduation to SCPS, and completed the RSVP for Commencement, visit the 138th Annual Commencement Ceremony website.
The 138th Annual Commencement Ceremony website has all the information you will need to prepare for the big day - from how to purchase your cap and gown, to hotel accommodations for your guests. Please take a few minutes and review this site, at www.luc.edu/commencment.
Details about the School of Continuing and Professional Studies’ Commencement ceremony can be found by clicking on 'Undergraduate Ceremonies' under the ‘Commencement Ceremonies’ heading, and then clicking through the ‘Continuing and Professional Studies’ link.
IV. Frequently Asked Questions
Below are web links related to some frequently asked questions about graduation and commencement. All information and more can be found on the Commencement website at www.luc.edu/commencement. Still have questions? Contact SCPS at 312-915-6501 or scps@luc.edu.
How do I purchase my cap and gown, invitations, etc.?
To purchase Academic Apparel, visit a Grad Fair (http://www.luc.edu/commencement/graduates_gradfair.shtml), sponsored by the University Bookstores to purchase your academic apparel and related materials.
How do I submit to be the Student Commencement Speaker?
If you are interested in being the Student Speaker for Commencement, please see www.luc.edu/commencement/School_of_Professional_Studies.shtml for details and instructions. Submission deadline is March 21.
How many tickets am I allowed for the ceremony?
There are no tickets required, and no limitation to your number of invited guests! Please note: Your RSVP confirmation will only indicate '1' for number in party. That 1 reflects that you are attending, and will not reflect the number of guests. This will not affect the number of guests you are able to bring.
What is the date, time, and location for the Commencement ceremony? As an SCPS graduate, what are my instructions on the day of the ceremony?
Please see http://www.luc.edu/commencement/School_of_Professional_Studies.shtml for the date, time, and location of the SCPS Commencement. Here you will find instructions for you on the day of the ceremony, as well as how you should instruct your guests. Parking information, maps, and hotel accommodations are also located on this page.
When will I receive my diploma?
Visit www.luc.edu/commencement and click on 'Diploma Availability'.
When will my degree appear on my transcripts?
Degrees are unusually conferred within 2-4 weeks after the submission of grades. See the Office of Records and Registration's Diploma Availability Web site at www.luc.edu/regrec/diplomas.shtml.
I am unable to attend the Commencement ceremony. What should I do?
If you have already RSVP'd for the ceremony, you will need to 'unregister'. In your confirmation of registration e-mail, you will find a confirmation number. Copy that number, and go back to your original invitation e-mail, and click through as if you were going to RSVP. Once inside the invitation, click on 'My Registration', you will be prompted to enter your confirmation number. Follow the prompts from this point forward.
Even if you are not attending the ceremony, you will be asked to confirm your name as it will appear on your diploma.
I am unable to attend a Grad Fair. How do I purchase my academic apparel?
Visit the University Bookstores to learn how to purchase academic apparel after the Grad Fairs.