University Commencement Guide for master’s and doctoral candidates | May 2017 fordham.edu/commencement 1 Commencement Day is approaching quickly. While it promises to be a wonderful day, your cooperation can make it even better. Please take a moment to review this booklet as it contains important information about the University Commencement. If you have additional questions after reading the booklet, please email the Office of the University Secretary at
[email protected], call 718-817-3010 or one of the offices on the adjacent page, or visit fordham.edu/commencement. We look forward to seeing you at your ceremony in May! 2 Table of Contents 2 Caps and Gowns 6 Diploma Ceremonies 2 Ordering Your Cap and Gown 8 Campus Map 2 Wearing Your Academic Attire 3 Distribution Times 11 Severe Weather 4 University Commencement 12 Travel Information 4 Assembly of Candidates 12 Parking 5 Order of the Academic Procession 13 Directions 5 Broadcast 14 Hotel Information 5 The University Commencement 15 General Information Ceremony 15 Announcements 17 People with Disabilities Important University Contact Information Accommodations for Deans’ Offices People with Disabilities For information about diploma Office of Disability Services ceremonies and other school events,
[email protected] contact the appropriate school below: 718-817-0655 Gabelli School of Business 212-636-6150 Alumni Relations forever.fordham.edu Graduate School of Arts and Sciences alumnioffi
[email protected] 718-817-4400 212-636-6520 Graduate School of Education Lincoln Center | 212-636-6406 Enrollment Services Westchester | 914-367-3230 fordham.edu/enrollment_services Rose Hill | 718-817-3900 Graduate School of Religion Lincoln Center | 212-636-6700 and Religious Education 718-817-4800 Graduate School of Social Service 212-636-6606 School of Law 212-636-7155 fordham.edu/commencement 1 Caps and Gowns Ordering Your Cap and Gown Master’s and doctoral candidates should place their orders for rental attire online at fordham.edu/capandgown before the Friday, April 7, deadline.