We know Graduation is a special time for you, and we hope to make it an occasion to remember. A schedule of events is listed below– please mark your calendars for the graduation ceremony on Friday May 2, 2008, at 7pm.

Attendance Because graduation ceremonies require careful planning, we need to have your attendance confirmed. If you absolutely CANNOT attend either rehearsal and/or Commencement, please notify Lisa Newman at 337-2234 no later than April 18^th. If you have questions, please call.

Special Needs: If you or someone in your family requires special seating or parking due to disability for Baccalaureate or Commencement, please send written notice, including contact information, to Campus Police, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28274, by April 18^th.

Academic regalia (cap & gown) is required attire for Baccalaureate* and Commencement. When you completed your Application for Graduation a cap & gown was ordered for you based on the information you provided. You may pick up your regalia in the Student Store after April 22th. Appropriate attire for Baccalaureate and Commencement, in addition to the cap and gown, recognizes tradition as well as warm weather. Women should wear a dark-colored dress or skirt; men should wear dark slacks, shirt and tie. Dark shoes are proper for all.

Rehearsal helps make you familiar with procedures at Baccalaureate and Graduation. Rehearsal for the McColl School will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2008 starting in the Dana Auditorium at 6:00p.m.

Commencement will be held in the Dana Auditorium at 7pm on Friday May 2, 2008. There is ample seating for all members of your family.

Schedule of Events for those receiving a MASTER’S DEGREE

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2008

6pm REHEARSAL for PMBA, EMBA, MED, MAT, MA OCOM, MSN & MFA

Assemble in Dana Auditorium, E. H. Little Fine Arts Center

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008

4pm *Baccalaureate Service, Myers Park Baptist Church, see below

5pm President’s Reception for graduates and guests, Trexler Courtyard

6:05pm Group Photos: PMBA, EMBA, MED, MAT, MA OCOM & MFA, Sykes Rotunda

6:30pm Line up for Graduation Ceremony, Sykes First Floor

7pm Graduation Ceremony, Dana Auditorium in E.H. Little Fine Arts Center

*Baccalaureate is a multi-faith religious service of thanksgiving and celebration to honor the completion of a student’s academic career and is historically attended by traditional-age college students completing an undergraduate degree but all are welcome. It will be held in at Myers Park Baptist Church on Friday, May 2 at 4pm. If you wish to attend please let us know so that sufficient seats can be reserved.