The Lycoming College community looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2009 on May 9 and 10. 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. Following the ceremony, graduates may choose to visit with their professors under tents on the Quad. Click here for tent set up.

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 9 and 10, 2009.  Once your order is placed with Jostens, you can expect to receive your announcements in approximately two weeks.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Graduation Images will be photographing all graduates during the commencement ceremony.  A photograph will be taken as they receive their diploma from President Douthat, and another will be taken as they descend the platform, holding their diploma. Visit their website, www.gradimages.com, and click on Pre-Event Email Registration. After graduation, order online at www.gradimages.com or call 800-424-3686.

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.

Click here for a map of designated parking areas.

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 2009 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. Residence hall room housing is available at no charge for graduates who wish to stay on campus during Commencement Weekend.  Graduates who wish to stay on campus must complete an online Housing Request (available in early April) at www.lycoming.edu/residentiallife. Requests will be honored in the order received and all requests received by April 24 will be assured housing.  Bring linens with you.

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 after graduation.  If you neglect to return the key, please contact the Residential Life Office immediately and send the key by overnight mail before May 14th.  Charges will be applied against the student's contingency deposit for non-returned keys.

Campus Store. Beginning May 1, 2009, 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 May 1, 2009 and include charges from April 1 – 28. Any outstanding bills, including April telephone bills, must be paid at Senior Check-In on Saturday, May 9 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 May 1, 2009.

Telephones. Graduates will receive two emails notifying you that your phone bill can be viewed online. The first email will include charges of itemized calls from April 1-28. These bills will be ready to be viewed on May 1. A credit limit (not to exceed $25.00) on your TAC number will be available from April 29 -May 3. The second notification will be sent on May 12 for charges incurred after April 28.