University Events and Programs

February 2012

February 17
Deadline for underdgaduate students to file the intent to graduate form for May 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, without incurring a late fee.

February 20 to March 2
Prestige Portraits is on campus taking yearbook photos in the MUB. Visit www.photoappointment.com and use code GYB to schedule a sitting. There is no charge. More sitting dates available in March and April. Please direct questions to: thegraniteyearbook@hotmail.com.

March 2012

March 12
Deadline for graduate students to file the intent to graduate form with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, without incurring a late fee.

March 12-16 - Spring Break
Mailers go out to all families at the student's permanent address.

March 12
Student registration to attend the Honors Convocation and Commencement ceremony begins. Registration is open through May 19.

April 2012

April 2
Deadline for all students completing degrees in May 2012 to file the intent to graduate form with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat.

April 9 to April 20
Prestige Portraits is on campus taking yearbook photos. Visit www.photoappointment.com and use code GYB to schedule a sitting. There is no charge. Direct questions to: thegraniteyearbook@hotmail.com.

April 10
Attend the Commencement Fair. Caps and gowns will be available for purchase.

May 2012

May 14-16
Caps and gowns are available at the Elliot Alumni Center on Edgewood Road, behind the Whitemore Center Arena from 10 am - 5 pm.

May 18
11 am - 12 pm: Commencement rehearsal, Memorial Field.

12 pm - 2 pm: Alumni Association Graduate Lobster Bake, Boulder Field, immediately following Commencement rehearsal. Register now!

3 pm: Students participating in the Honors Convocation line up at the Whittemore Center.

4 pm - 6 pm: Honors Convocation, Whittemore Center.

May 19
9 am: Graduating students line up with their school or college, Memorial Field.

9:45 am - 12:30 pm: Commencement ceremony, Memorial Field.

Future Commencement Dates

2013*: Saturday, May 18
2014*: Saturday, May 17
* These dates assume that no adjustments will be made to the January Term piloted in 2010.

June 2012

June 4
Last day for undergraduates to file intent to graduate form for Sept. 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, without incurring a late fee.

June 25
Last day for grad students to file intent to graduate form for Sept. 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, without incurring a late fee.

July 2012

July 23
Last day for all students to file intent to graduate form for Sept. 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, with a late fee.

September 2012

Sept. 21
Last day for undergraduates to file intent to graduate form for Dec. 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, without incurring a late fee.

October 2012

Oct. 22
Last day for grad students to file intent to graduate form for Dec. 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, without incurring a late fee.

November 2012

Nov. 5
Last day for all students to file intent to graduate form for Dec. 2012, with the Registrar’s Office, on Blackboard, via Webcat, with a late fee.