Commencement information
Commencement checklist (April 28, 2010) | Participants (May 26, 2010) | Marching order (June 9, 2010) | Streaming video (during event)
Date, time and place
The commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2010 will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at McArthur Field on the southwest corner of the campus and will last approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours (Graduates, please arrive at 10 a.m. and report to New P.E. for commencement instructions).
Tickets
No tickets are required for the ceremony and the number of guests per graduating student is not limited.
Seating will be available in the stadium on a first-come, first-served basis. The gate will open for seating at 9 a.m. For those wishing to watch the graduation ceremony indoors, there will be limited seating in the New Physical Education gymnasium, also on a first-come, first-served basis. If special seating accommodations are required, please contact Nancy Minnick, 503-838-8481, to make arrangements.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students who will be within six (6) credits of completing degree requirements at Western Oregon University, to be completed Summer only, may participate in the Commencement Ceremony. Students meeting these criteria and who are interested in participating in the ceremony should contact the evaluation department in the Registrar's Office after registering for summer courses.
Caps and gowns Get sized and purchase your cap and gown at the Werner University Center during the Jostens visit in March. Dates to be announced. If you cannot attend the ordering event you may purchase your cap and gown at the WOU Bookstore, 503-838-8300, after the last day of the ordering event. Bachelor's degree students wear the WOU red bachelor gown and cap with a degree color tassel. Master's degree students wear the WOU black master gown and cap with black tassel and degree color hood.
WOU official class rings collection by Jostens As graduates, you are eligible to purchase your official Western Oregon University class ring. You will be able to view the rings, be sized, and place your order at the April ordering event. If you cannot attend the ordering event, you may order online at http://shop.jostens.com or by phone at 1-800-424-1492. Check out the rings ahead of time at http://shop.jostens.com.
Interstate 5 Northbound:
Take Exit 249 (Commercial Street). Follow Commercial into Salem, and as you near downtown, Commercial will curve to the right and become Liberty Street. Stay on Liberty until you reach Marion Street. Turn left, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side of the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Alternate Northbound Route:
Take Exit 228 and follow route 34 towards Corvallis. After crossing the Willamette River into Corvallis, turn right at the second light onto scenic highway 99W. Continue north about 20 miles until you reach Monmouth; turn left at the first stop light, onto Main Street. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Interstate 5 Southbound:
Take Exit 260A (Salem Parkway). Follow the Parkway into Salem. The Parkway will curve to the left and become Commercial Street. Stay on Commercial until you reach Marion Street. Turn right, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side on the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Rain plan The commencement ceremony will proceed as planned regardless of weather conditions. Clear rain slickers will be available for all students participating in the ceremony.
Photographs Commercial photographs will be taken as you receive your diploma and will be available for purchase from Chappell Studios. You will receive a passport-sized, full-color proof in the mail approximately one week after the ceremony. There is no obligation to purchase, and you will have the option of ordering from a variety of enlargement packages. Chappell Studios may be contacted at 800-424-3686 or through its Web site at www.chappell.com.
Commencement video The ceremony will be available on DVD ($25) or VHS tape ($20). Ceremonies since 1987 may also be ordered. Please complete an order form (PDF version) and mail it with check payment only. Initial shipments are made in mid-July following commencement; afterwards allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. For additional information, contact libvideo@wou.edu or 503-838-8975.
Commencement broadcast
The ceremony will be streamed live on the Internet (site to be announced). Cable television stations and channels to be announced.
Commencement
For questions regarding the Commencement Ceremony, contact Nancy France in the Office of the University Registrar at 503-838-8189 or e-mail registrar@wou.edu.