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When is graduation and
where will it be?
Baccalaureate Mass: Friday, May 9, 7 p.m.,
St. John’s Chapel, Sacred Heart Hall.
Commencement: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m., Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple.
View campus map / Click map at top-right for directions
Handicap Accessibility
If you have guests who have need of an elevator and/or accessible parking, please ask them to park in the lot immediately to the west of Sacred Heart Hall. The elevator is in the south part of the building (use the south door on the west side of the building). If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Office of Academic and Students Affairs at 316-942-4291, ext. 2308. Use the campus map.
General parking is available east of Sacred Heart Hall and south on Sheridan by the athletic fields.
Baccalaureate Schedule
6:15 p.m.
Meet on the 3rd floor of Sacred Heart Hall.
Graduates wear cap, gown and tassel (tassel to the right). Laura Nicholas and the student marshals will coordinate the lineup. Please note that the academic hood is not to be worn during Baccalaureate.
7 p.m.
Graduates will proceed down the aisle of St. John’s Chapel to the seats designated by the marshals. Do not genuflect as you go into the seats. Instructions for the service will be included in the program.
There is a reception in the Dugan Conference Center immediately following the ceremony. You will have the opportunity to show your guests the new building as both the bookstore and library will remain open until 9:30 pm. Faculty and staff will be at the reception to greet you and wish you well.
What is baccalaureate?
Baccalaureate is a religious ceremony
for graduates, their families and friends.
Newman’s Catholic Mass includes special
readings and special music. Graduates are involved
in the service in many ways, but most especially in
the reflections they give. During the semester, graduates
receive more information on how they may be
selected to give a reflection. Graduates of all faiths
are encouraged to attend.
Commencement ScheduleThere is no rehearsal. Student Marshals will be trained to direct graduates. If you will need any special assistance during the ceremony, please call 316-942-4291, ext. 2308, so that we can accommodate your needs.
8:30 a.m.
Guests/Graduates are welcome at the church. Graduates should enter the church at the Atrium or the Grand Foyer entrances marked on the map of Central Community Church. Guests should enter at the Grand Foyer.
9:15 a.m.
Graduates should gather in the Activity Center. There will be a check-in table in the Activity Center to assist graduates. The staff members at these tables will give you a card with your name and degree on it. You must have your card with you to be a part of the lineup. The number on the card denotes your place in the line. Graduates wear cap, gown and tassel (tassel to the right). Master degree recipients should wear their hoods using directions given with your regalia. It is essential that the lineup order be as directed by the coordinators to ensure that the ceremony runs smoothly.
10:00 a.m.
Procession moves into the sanctuary and the ceremony begins.
The procession will begin at 10 a.m. No guests will be allowed to enter the sanctuary during the processional. Please make your guests aware of this requirement. Latecomers will be seated at the conclusion of the processional.
Other Questions
How do I know if I am eligible
for graduation honors?
Graduation honors are recognized at the
commencement ceremony if you meet
the following criteria:
- Your resident GPA is 3.5 or above at the end
of the semester preceding graduation.
- Your cumulative resident hours at the end
of the previous semester plus the Newman
hours you are enrolled in by March 1 equal
62 or more.
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- You are receiving a bachelor’s degree.
If you meet the above criteria, you will be given
a gold honor cord when you pick up your cap
and gown. Honors are also listed in the
commencement program.
What must I do to be eligible
for Honors in the Major?
Baccalaureate degrees with Honors in
the Major are granted to those students
who have been nominated f or and accepted into
the honors program by the respective division. The
student must graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5
or above, and a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above in
the major. Also, the student must have successfully
completed a program that includes four hours of
independent study, an oral comprehensive examination,
and a recommendation of the nominee as an
honors candidate by the Orals Committee. Honors in
the Major are printed on the diploma and transcript.
What are honor cords?
It is a special cord worn around the neck
over the graduation gown during the graduation
ceremony. It is a public recognition
of those students who have graduation honors. The
university graduation honors of Cum Laude, Magna
Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude are recognized
with a gold honor cord. Various honor societies may
have honor cords also, but they are different colors
and are distributed by the faculty advisor for the
honor society here on campus.
How do I order my cap
and gown?
Caps and gowns are not ordered individually.
We do, however, order a bulk shipment
based on the size information provided to us by the graduates on their RSVP cards.
When can I get my cap
and gown?
Graduation apparel is available in the campus bookstore. Caps, gowns and academic hoods may also be picked up there prior to Baccalaureate and at Central Community Church prior to the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. The apparel is yours to keep. Graduation
apparel will be mailed to students in Newman’s
outreach programs in Central and Western Kansas
and in Oklahoma.
How can I order graduation
announcements, rings, etc.?
A Jostens representative will be available
during Graduate Salute on Thursday,
March 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Jabara
Theatre, located in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center.
Students can also order online at www.jostens.com.
Note: Students who order rings from the Jostens
representative on campus will receive a discount
that is not available when ordered online.
What if I don’t finish my
requirements like I thought
I would?
A student’s application for degree is in
effect for the academic year in which it is filed. An
academic year consists of the fall semester, the
spring semester following it and the summer term
following it. If students do not complete their requirements
within that academic year they must file again
for their degree and pay the graduation fee again.
When do I get my diploma?
Diplomas for spring graduates who have
completed all requirements will be mailed
on Friday, May 30, 2008. Diplomas for
summer graduates will be mailed on Wednesday,
Aug. 20, 2008. Diplomas for those graduates who are
on “hold” for any reason, (Student Accounts, Library,
etc.), will not be mailed until the hold is resolved.
I won’t be attending the
ceremony. Do I still have
to pay the graduation fee?
Yes. There is no reduction in the fee if you
do not participate in the ceremony.
I am getting two majors. Do I get two diplomas?
No. Only one degree is given at a time and
that is the degree for the major you list first
on your degree application. Both majors are listed
on your transcript and they are listed in the order
you list them on your degree application.
I am getting an “Incomplete”
in one of my courses. May I
still graduate?
Students are expected to complete all their
courses by the end of the semester they have indicated
they will graduate. They may walk in the ceremony
but may not graduate with an “Incomplete” grade.
How long is the graduation
ceremony?
We anticipate the ceremony will be one to
two hours in length. We ask that you and
your guests plan for that time and that you be courteous
and not leave before the ceremony has ended. It is strongly suggested that you designate a place to meet your guests following the ceremony as the Grand Foyer becomes very crowded.
Why do I have to file an
application to graduate?
Until students file their application for
graduation the Registrar’s Office has no
formal notification of their degree, major(s), minors
or areas of concentration. The application also gives
students the opportunity to list their name the way
they want it on their diploma. This is also the name
that is printed in the commencement program and
read at commencement.
I am taking courses at another
college to fulfill some of my degree
requirements at Newman.
When do I have to have that
transcript at Newman?
An official transcript (not a grade report or a faxed
transcript) must reach the Newman University
Registrar’s Office by the following dates:-
May 23, 2008, for 2008 spring graduates
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Aug. 15, 2008, for 2008 summer graduates
Keep in mind that it is your responsibility to request
the transcript. It should be sent directly to:
Shirley Rueb, Registrar
Newman University
3100 McCormick
Wichita, KS 67213-2097
More Questions?
Contact Shirley Rueb.
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