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Graduation Event Information
The following information is specific event information for all graduation activities including the School of Law hooding ceremony, the University commencement and related activities. Please read carefully.
May 14, 2009
School of Law Hooding Ceremony
Arrival Time: Students must arrive at 5:30 p.m.
Processional: 6:30 p.m.
Ceremony: Chaifetz Arena – One S. Compton Ave.
Reception: Busch Student Center, Wool Ballroom (Lower Level)
Parking: Olive Garage, 3338 Olive Blvd.
May 16, 2009
Saint Louis University Commencement Ceremony
Arrival Time: Students must arrive at 8 a.m.
Processional: 9 a.m.
Proceedings Begin: 10 a.m.
Ceremony: Chaifetz Arena – One S. Compton Ave.
Parking: Olive Garage, 3338 Olive Blvd.
For more information, go to the Commencement Web site.
What information is needed for the day of the event?
Where do GRADUATES enter the Arena?
****Click here for a map showing exactly where to enter.
Where do FAMILY AND FRIENDS enter?
****Click here for a map of the Arena concourse.
Is there a limit to the number of guests who can attend the graduation events?
There is no limit to the number of guests who can attend the graduation events and there are no tickets needed to enter.
Parking
Free parking will be available throughout the campus, including Olive garage.
***Click here for parking options.
Graduate Entrance for Hooding
Graduates must enter on the WEST side of the arena at 5:30 p.m. No family or friends are allowed in this area. After the ceremony, graduates process out of the floor and proceed outside to the plaza area on the North side of the Chaifetz Arena to meet with family. If it is raining, graduates will process up to the North concourse area to meet their family. Marshals will lead the graduates in their procession into and out of the Arena floor.
****Click here for a map.
Family and Friends Entrance
All those who are not graduates must enter on the main level at any entrance on the North and East sides of the Arena. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No tickets are needed to enter.
****Click here for a general map of the Arena concourse.
Photographs
At the hooding ceremony, a professional photographer will photograph each student as (s)he is hooded and when shaking hands with the Dean of the School. Students will be contacted directly by the photographer with ordering information. Note: Graduates and families will NOT be allow on stage after the ceremony to take pictures.
After the hooding ceremony, if you are looking for photos taken on stage, go to http://www.kabancephoto.com/index.html
Click on View Proofs.
Select College Graduations.
You will be prompted for the your e-mail address.
Select Saint Louis University from the list.
Select School of Law.
Commencement Information
Saint Louis University Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Chaifetz Arena. Please arrive at the Chaifetz Arena by 8 a.m. and enter through the northwest entrance by the ticket box. As a reminder, please bring your cap and gown with you on Saturday, May 16. Graduates MUST robe inside of the assembly area. Please do not wear your cap or gown until after you reach this area. A Marshal will lead the students to their assigned seats. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Dill at 314-977-3728.
Seating
Tickets are not required at our ceremonies. There is no limit on the number of guests; seating is first come, first served. There is plenty of seating at Chaifetz Arena; however, those who arrive early get the "best" seats.
****Click here for a map to the Arena concourse.
Event Questions
If you have any questions regarding these events, please contact Dianne Morris at (314) 977-2789 or by e-mail morrisd@slu.edu or you may contact the Student Services Office by contacting Monica Kimbrell at (314) 977-2766 or by e-mail at mkimbrel@slu.edu.
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