COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
Spring, 2012
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Spring 2012 COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES
 Graduation survey
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Graduation Video DVD
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Pre-Commencement Activities
Herff-Jones Ring Company will be on campus in the bookstore throughout the semester. The dates that they will be on campus are listed at http://www.barry.edu/commencement/announcements/classRings.htm
Account balance must be under $1000.00 to pick up caps and gowns.
Barry University conforms to the Intercollegiate Code for academic dress which regulates what is worn with the academic gown, hood, and cap for the commencement ceremony. Students may only wear honor cords given by Barry Academic Honors societies. Honor society, sorority/fraternity satin scarves may not be worn. Caps and gowns are included in the graduation fee and may be picked up at the Landon Student Union Bookstore.
May 3
9:00a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 4
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regalia will not be available after 6:00 PM on Friday, May 4, 2012
* ACE students and Education students who take classes at off main campus sites will receive their caps and gowns from their site directors.
The Photographer will be on campus for pictures in Landon Student Union. Dates will be announced soonwww.barry.edu/commencement/ceremony/photographs.htm
Tell the University about yourself. Complete the form atwww.barry.edu/commencement/aboutYou/Default.htm
Baccalaureate Mass Cor Jesu Chapel, Barry University Main Campus
Friday, May 4, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
All graduates are invited and encouraged to attend the Baccalaureate Liturgy. The Baccalaureate liturgy is a celebration of graduation. Graduates should wear academic robes (no hoods or caps). Guests of the graduates are welcome.
Rose and Candle Ceremony
Broad Center , Barry University Main Campus
Friday, May 4, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
All graduates are invited and encouraged to attend the Rose and Candle Ceremony. The Rose and Candle Ceremony is a traditional ceremony at Barry which attempts to symbolize the bonds of friendship and sending forth of graduates. Graduates exchange a candle, the symbol of wisdom and knowledge, with a Barry underclassman of their choice. In return, graduates receive a rose as a symbol of love and friendship. Graduates should wear academic robes (no hoods or caps). Those serving as roses should wear business dress attire. Guests of the graduates are welcome.
All participants should meet in Thompson Hall Lobby at 6:00 p.m.
Commencement (May 5, 2012)
Over 1,200 students will receive diplomas during graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday May 5, 2012. Two ceremonies will be held at the James L. Knight Convention Center (400 S.E. Second Avenue, Miami, Florida). All graduating students from all of the Barry University campuses are invited to participate.
There will be two ceremonies, one at 10:00 AM and one at 2:30 PM. Schools/Colleges will be designated once the deadline is past.
10:00 AM Ceremony:
College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
2:30 PM Ceremony:
College of Health Sciences, School of Adult and Continuing Education
For directions to the Commencement Ceremony, please click here.
For a list of the students registered to receive degrees, please click here.
MORE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES
About the Ceremony
Directions to the Ceremony
Doctoral Information Form
Visitor Accommodations
Cap and Gown Pick-Up
FUN STUFF FOR GRADUATES
Order Class Rings
Order Graduation Announcements
Order Graduation Photos
Order a Video or DVD of Ceremony |
