The Lycoming College community looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2008 on May 3 and 4. We know your visit to the campus on Commencement Weekend will be memorable.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Commencement will be held outside on the Quad unless it rains or the temperature is below 60 degrees. A decision will be made by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday about the need to move indoors. You may call the College switchboard at 570-321-4000 after 9:00 a.m. to find out the location. The ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m. There is open seating for all guests on the Quad.  Also, you should know that the ceremony takes place in an unshaded area of the Quad.

COMMENCEMENT TICKETS

Tickets will be required only if the ceremony is held indoors in the Recreation Center. Six tickets for each student will be in their packet when they pick up their cap and gown at Check-In. We will guarantee open seating in the Recreation Center for ticket holders until 10 minutes before the ceremony. After that, the remaining seats will be made available to those persons who do not have tickets.

COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Information and materials for ordering commencement announcements should arrive at the student's home address at the end of February. Announcements may also be ordered online at www.jostens.com or directly from a Jostens representative who will be available in Burchfield Lounge from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on March 10 and 11, 2008.  Once your order is placed with Jostens, you can expect to receive your announcements in approximately two weeks.

SENIOR PORTRAITS
Senior Portraits & Retakes for the 2008 Yearbook will be taken Monday, March 3rd until Friday, March 7th.
Location: Student Board Room in the Wertz Student Center
A sitting fee of $5.00 is to be paid at the time of the sitting.
Schedule your appointment by logging onto www.OURYEAR.COM
School code: 602
Or call 1-800-687-9327 during normal business hours.

Womens sitting:
Will include poses in your own blouse/sweater or business attire, plus poses in academic gown*.
Mens sitting:
Will include poses in your own color coordinated suit (dress shirt, tie and jacket), plus poses in academic gown*.

*Davor Photography will provide the academic attire.

Davor Photography
3580 Progress Drive, Suite G
Bensalem, PA  19020
1-800-687-9327

PARKING

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may park in any available space. The Clarke Chapel parking lot is reserved for special-needs persons with handicap stickers.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Special access and seating for Commencement are available for persons who are physically challenged. For special needs assistance, please call Tracy Miles at 570-321-4347 or email miles@lycoming.edu.

REMINDER

While you are on campus, we ask that you adhere to the College's alcohol policy, which permits those students and guests who are at least 21 years of age to possess or consume alcohol only in their assigned residence hall rooms. Your adherence to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to this College policy will help ensure seniors, families, and guests a most enjoyable weekend.

GRADUATES

Final grades for the spring 2008 semester will be available on WebAdvisor.  The Registrar will contact those students who are not successful in satisfying the necessary requirements for graduation.

Your cap, gown, and hood will be issued to you at Senior Check-In on Saturday once you have cleared all bills at the Treasurer's Office. In accordance with College policy, only those students who are in cap and gown may participate in the Commencement ceremony and receive a diploma at that time. Late arrivals can pick up their cap and gown at the Switchboard in Long Hall until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Graduate Housing Commencement Weekend. Graduates who wish to stay on campus during Commencement Weekend can do so by filling out an online Housing Request Form on the ResLife webpage at the beginning of April. January grads will be notified by postal mail of the website information.  Requests will be honored in the order received, and while we expect to be able to honor all requests, space limitations may affect the number we are able to approve. All requests received by April 18 will be assured housing. Linens are provided for graduates.

Room Keys for Weekend Housing. Keys will be distributed at Senior Check-In on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in Long Hall.  Late arrivals may pick up their keys in Security.  Keys should be returned to the Rich Hall lounge by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.  If you neglect to return the key, please contact the Residential Life Office immediately and send the key by overnight mail before May 9th.  Charges will be applied against the student's contingency deposit for non-returned keys.

Campus Store. Beginning April 25, 2008, you will be unable to charge to your student account. The exception will be for May/Summer term students. However, you may use your MasterCard, Visa, check or cash to purchase items.

Bills from the Treasurer's Office will be mailed to your home on April 25, 2008 and include charges from April 1-22. Any outstanding bills, including April telephone bills, must be paid at Senior Check-In on Saturday, May 3rd between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Please do not mail checks; bring your payment to the Treasurer's Office when you arrive on Saturday or for your convenience, call 570-321-4032 before noon and pay with a MasterCard or VISA. The Treasurer's Office will not be able to cash personal checks after April 25, 2008.

Telephones. Graduates will receive two emails notifying you that your phone bill can be viewed on-line.  The first email will include charges of itemized calls from April 1 – 22.  These bills will be ready to be viewed on April 25.  A credit limit (not to exceed $25.00) on your TAC number will be available from April 23 – 27. The second notification will be sent on May 6 for charges incurred after April 22.