Learn about everything there is to know about Spring 2015
Commencement and Life after KSU!
Commencement Dates:
Kennesaw State Spring 2015 Commencement:
2:00 p.m. - Wednesday,
May 13, 2015
Coles College of
Business
College of Science
& Mathematics
7:00 p.m. - Wednesday,
May 13, 2015
All Postgraduate
Students
10:00 a.m. - Thursday,
May 14, 2015
College of the Arts
Bagwell College of
Education
WellStar College of
Health & Human Services
University College
3:00 p.m. - Thursday,
May 14, 2015
College of Humanities
and Social Sciences
Kennesaw State Summer
2015 Commencement:
10:00 a.m. -
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
College of the Arts
Coles College of
Business
WellStar College of
Health & Human Services
University College
3:00 p.m. - Wednesday,
July 29, 2015
Bagwell College of
Education
College of Humanities
& Social Sciences
College of Science
& Mathematics
7:00 p.m. - Wednesday,
July 29, 2015
All Postgraduate
students
(Doctorate,
Specialist, Masters)
Tickets:
All Commencement Tickets will be
available through Ticket Alternative.
Graduating students will be able to
access their tickets through Ticket Alternative by March 14, 2015 for
the Spring Ceremonies. Tickets will be available until Sunday, May 10,
2015 at 5 p.m. On Monday, May 11, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
any remaining tickets will go on sale for $2.00 per ticket, and students may
claim up to 10 tickets, pending availability.
If students have issues claiming their
tickets, they should call Ticket Alternative at 1-877-725-8849.
Spring 2015 Commencement Ceremonies' Ticket Allotment:
2:00 p.m. - Wednesday, May 13, 2015 (5 tickets)
Coles College of Business
College of Science & Mathematics
7:00 p.m. - Wednesday, May 13, 2015 (8 tickets)
All Postgraduate Students
10:00 a.m. - Thursday, May 14, 2015 (6 tickets)
College of the Arts
Bagwell College of Education
WellStar College of Health & Human Services
University College
3:00 p.m. - Thursday, May 14, 2015 (5 tickets)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
General Information About Commencement
Information about the ceremonies can be found at www.kennesaw.edu/commencement.
As well, the graduation tab under www.kennesaw.edu/registrar
lists important information about qualifications for graduation.
Where do I buy my cap and gown?
The KSU Bookstore is the place where you can order your cap
and gown. You can order it either in store or online at Kennesaw.edu/bookstore.
For more information, please contact the KSU Bookstore at 470-578-6261.
Volunteering at Commencement
If you want your friends to attend your commencement ceremony,
but are running low on tickets, make sure to tell your friends to volunteer at
the commencement ceremony. Information about volunteering can be found via
Volunteer KSU.
Make sure you double, and triple check your petition status
Check with your advisor, check on Owl Express, and check
your student emails for any correspondence from the GATES department, from your
Petition Auditor, and from the university. Make sure that all your classes are
going smoothly, that you have completed everything, and that there aren’t any
hidden surprises.
Quick reminder:
Just because graduation is here, doesn’t mean your classes
are over. Don’t assume professors will be lenient if you miss class, miss an
assignment, or miss a test. Try to meet with all of your professors before or
after spring break so you will know exactly where you stand.
It’s time for transitioning
Meeting with your professors doesn’t have to be scary thing,
especially since you’re close to graduating. Ask your professors for career
advice, for help on when to start applying to jobs, and the best areas to look
for jobs. Start thinking outside of the box and view your professors as people
that can vouch for your skills and talents.
As well, start compiling and updating resources so that you can put your
most professional self forward so that you can succeed.
Being commencement ready means more than buying a cap and
gown and securing tickets; It means you have to be proactive, be prepared, and
be ready to embark on the beginning the next step in your life! The Career Services Center at KSU offers many wonderful resources to help you
succeed during your job hunt, such as resumee reviews and mock interviews, just
to name a few. They also are offering Career Fair Week on the days of March
16-20, with many workshops and employers coming for career fairs. You can look
at their full calendar to
pick which workshops will work best for you.
Once you’ve walked across the stage…
After the Office of the Registrar receives final grades from faculty, a final audit of the student's academic record will be completed and diplomas will be mailed to eligible graduates as soon thereafter as possible. The diploma is mailed to the mailing address submitted at the time of petitioning. For any changes to the diploma mailing address, contact GATES in the Office of the Registrar at registrar@kennesaw.edu. Diplomas will be mailed approximately six weeks after graduation.
Also, consider the perks of joining the KSU Alumni Association. Learn about the different perks, donating opportunities, and how to help build the legacy of KSU at www.kennesaw.edu/alumnifriends.php or http://community.kennesaw.edu/. By becoming a paid alumnus, you can continue to have access to your student email, have discounted rates for parking, and have access to the gym and recreation center.
That being said…
You have to start preparing financially, too. Visit the
Financial Aid Office or www.direct.ed.gov
to learn more about loan repayments, repayment calculators, and loan
consolidation topics. As well, find out information about your Credit Report
and FICO score. Research good credit practices and things to do for
successfully applying for an apartment, for buying a car, and other adult
expenses.
Preparing to leave the nest is never an easy thing to do.
However, it’s something all KSU Owls have to do in order to take flight. Good
luck to everyone graduating this Spring and Summer.
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