UVA Biology Graduation Events


	GRADUATION INFORMATION

	Krista Bajgier, Graduation Event Coordinator
	Rita Webb, Graduation Event Coordinator
	Main Office: 434-982-5474
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	Graduation Day Schedule

	Sunday, May 23, 2010

	10:00AM	Academic Procession and Final Exercises (All Schools), The Lawn

	2:30PM	Biology Graduation Ceremony, North Grounds Recreation Center (NGRC)

	3:00PM	Human Biology Graduation Ceremony, Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room


	Biology Ceremony General Information

	Schedule and Weather Information
		The "Fair Weather Plan" allows for the Biology Ceremony to begin at 2:30pm.
		If the "Inclement Weather Plan" or the "Severe Weather Plan" is implemented, the Darden School of Business will hold their ceremony at the NGRC before Biology and the Biology Ceremony will start at 4:00pm. (The Darden School issues tickets for admittance to their diploma ceremony and Biology Guests arriving early will not be permitted to enter the facility. The facility will open to Biology guests 30 minutes prior to the Biology ceremony.)

	Weather Plans
		If the "Inclement Weather Plan" or the "Severe Weather Plan" is implemented, announcements will be made no later than 8:00am on the local radio stations and the University home page. If in doubt, call (434) 924-SNOW (924-7669) or the graduation information line (434) 982-2908.

	Student Arrival Time
		Under normal "Fair Weather" circumstances, graduating students must check in at the NGRC at 1:30pm. Under the "Inclement" and "Severe weather" plans, graduating students must check in at 3:00pm. Only students present prior to the diploma ceremony will have their names called to receive a diploma. Please note: It may take 20-30 minutes to walk from the Lawn Ceremony to the North Grounds Recreation Center. Please plan accordingly to make sure that you arrive on time.

	Ceremony Duration and Reception
		Regardless of the weather plan, the duration of the Biology Diploma Ceremony is 1.5-2 hours with an additional 20-30 minute informal post-ceremony reception with the Biology Faculty. All students, family, and friends, are invited to participate in this reception which will be accompanied by light refreshments.

	Guests
		Tickets are not required for admittance to the diploma ceremony. However, due to limited seating, students are asked to invite no more than Four (4) guests to the North Grounds Recreation Center.

	Photography
		The Biology Department has arranged for a professional photographer to take pictures during the ceremony. Commencement photographs will be taken of each graduate as they receive their diploma and are individually congratulated. Friends and family may also take photographs within designated areas. Information about ordering or taking photographs will be included in the graduation pamphlet on the day of the ceremony.
	Parking (Map )
		Parking is available at University Hall with shuttle service to the NGRC. For individuals with handicaps, there is limited reserved parking at the NGRC. Spaces will be given in the order the requests are received based on availability. Parking requests must be made to the Biology Department by Friday, April 30th. Only guests with prior arrangements with the Biology Department will be granted admittance to the NGRC parking lot.

	Final Exercises and Lawn Ceremony
		Information about Final Exercises and the lawn Ceremony (including cap and gwon information) can be found at the Major Events website. you may also contact them at (434) 982-3099.

	Diploma Information
		For information on diploma availability and mailing, please visit the University Regsitrar's website.