TCU Commencement
 

 

 

 
 
   

More than 1600 graduated Saturday at TCU’s Spring Commencement

 
   

 

 
   

Fort Worth, TX May 8, 2013

TCU bestowed degrees on 1603 students at its spring Commencement, graduating students from 40 states, including Texas, and 34 countries in a formal ceremony held in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Students received their diplomas from Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr.

 

Of the total number of degree candidates, 1,297 received bachelor's degrees (24 received double degrees), 247 received master's degrees and 32 are Ph.D. candidates. Of those graduating, 467 students received Latin Honors, including eight with a 4.0 GPA.

 

The morning event consisted of 794 candidates receiving degrees from the AddRan College of Liberal Arts, College of Fine Arts, Neeley School of Business and the master of liberal arts graduate program. Chancellor Dr. Victor J. Boschini delivered the Commencement address for both ceremonies. The TCU Commencement Band, under the direction of Bobby R. Francis, Brian Youngblood and Jeremy Strickland, played for both ceremonies. The class of 1963 was in attendance, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation at the morning ceremony.

 

The 782 students who graduated in the afternoon represent College of Communication, College of Education, College of Science & Engineering, and Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Brite Divinity School graduated 27 students.

 
       
       
   

Before Commencement

 

Countdown to Graduation!

 

Six Easy Steps to Graduation!
In order to graduate, you must complete the following:

  1. File an intent-to-graduate form in your academic dean’s office early in your next-to-last semester of study. You should meet with your academic advisor prior to registering for your final semester’s classes.
  2. Complete the courses for your final semester. Be sure that all “I” (incomplete) grades are completed and all official transcripts from other universities are filed in the Registrar’s office.
  3. Update your current address (where you presently reside) and your permanent address (parent or guardian’s address) online at: my.tcu.edu…Student Center…Personal Information. The addresses are important as you will receive mailings from the Registrar, the Chancellor’s office and other key university personnel concerning graduation. Your address is also provided to the professional photographer and videographer. (NOTE: If you have FERPA set on your account, your address will not be given.)
  4. Complete exit requirements for your student loans. Please contact the Financial Aid office at financialaid@tcu.edu if you need help completing these requirements. View your loans borrowed at TCU at: my.tcu.edu…Financial Aid…Financial Aid Home…Loan Summary Link.
  5. Satisfy all financial obligations, including graduation fees, in the Financial Services office.
  6. Order your diploma and cap and gown online at: my.tcu.edu…Student Center…, My Academics…, Diploma/Cap and Gown Ordering. (Order cap and gown five weeks prior to Commencement to avoid rush fee.)

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Order your cap, gown & diploma

 

Caps and gowns may be ordered online through my.tcu.edu. Click on Student Center…, My Academics and select the "Diploma/Cap and gown ordering" link. Cap and gown orders placed after April 6, 2013 are subject to a late fee. Late orders can be placed by calling 281-353-2774 or emailing hjcollegetx@sbcglobal.net. The gown is rented; however, graduate students who wish to purchase the gown and/or hood may contact Herff Jones at 281-353-2774. Graduates may keep the cap and tassle. Latin Honors are printed on the diploma. All honors are announced from the podium and are printed in the program. There are no cords for Latin Honors. Some organizations provide honor cords to wear with the gown. Contact your organization for this information.

 

If you cannot attend commencement, check the "Not Attending Commencement" box. Candidates must provide name, student ID number, degree information and a permanent mailing address. Diplomas will be mailed in June.

 

When ordering your diploma at my.tcu.edu, remember that tradition suggests your full name (First Middle Last) for the diploma, no nicknames or titles. The name published in the commencement program will be the same as the name on your academic records at TCU. Contact the Registrar's office if you need to make a change to your name for program. The deadline for online diploma ordering is April 6, 2013. All accounts must be paid by May 1, 2013.

 

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Pick up cap & gown (Note: Thursday instead of Friday)

 

Thursday, May 9, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or Saturday, May 11, 2013, two hours prior at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum

 

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Almost Alumni Handbook

 

This book is published annually and is mailed to each family of a potential graduate and is available in each college’s dean’s office. The book contains all information about commencement, including resources for out-of-town guests. For questions about this book, please call 817-257-7802. A handbook will be mailed to the family of the degree candidate at their permanent address.

 

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Announcements/invitations

 

Graduates can order announcements or invitations through the University Bookstore 817-257-7844 or visiting www.tcubookstoreonline.com. Candidates may invite an unlimited number of guests.

 

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Transcripts and incomplete grades

 

Incomplete Grade deadline is March 14, 2013 unless you have filed an extension or are working on Thesis/Dissertation. You cannot graduate with an “I” that has not been removed. Deadline for receiving transcripts from another college is May 6, 2013. Please make arrangements with your professors at the other university in order to make this deadline. Please contact Kristi Harrison in the Registrar’s Office at 817-257-5090 or k.harrison@tcu.edu if you have any trouble with this deadline.

 

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Payment of fees

 

The graduation fee is charged to all degree candidates including students graduating "in absentia" to your student account. Once you are listed as a degree candidate, this is a non-refundable fee even if your graduation is deferred for academic or financial reasons. Your student account, including this fee, must be paid in full by May 1, 2013.

 

• Undergraduate: $55.00
• Master: $65.00
• Doctorate: $100.00

 

If you have any questions please contact: Student Financial Services - Student Accounts 817-257-7836.

 

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Senior Class Legacy

 

The Senior Class Legacy is a way for you to leave a permanent reminder of your time on campus for future Horned Frogs. Your $50 gift to the TCU Annual Fund will be donated to the University area of your choice. As a thank you for your gift, you will have the opportunity to honor three individuals in the Commencement program and a custom engraved brick will be placed along with those of your fellow graduates in front of the Mary Couts Burnett Library. For more information, please contact Harmonie Farrow at 817-257-6906 or harmonie.farrow@tcu.edu.

 

To leave your legacy, go to www.seniorgift.tcu.edu by March 1, 2013.

 

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Senior Toast and Fiesta with Chancellor Boschini

 

Celebrate graduation with your friends at Senior Toast! Don’t miss out on the FREE fajita dinner, music, door prizes and a purple margarita toast given by Chancellor Boschini!

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Brown-Lupton University Union

 

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Other useful links

 

Registrar’s Office - www.reg.tcu.edu/gradinfo.asp
Graduate Studies - http://www.graduate.tcu.edu/?d=page&pid=sp121&parent=74

 

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Day of Commencement

 

Spring Commencements will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013. in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, 2900 Stadium Drive, on the TCU campus.

 

10:00 a.m.

AddRan College of Liberal Arts

College of Fine Arts

University Programs

Neeley School of Business

 

3:00 p.m.

Brite Divinity School

College of Communication

College of Education

College of Science & Engineering

Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences

 

 

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Commencement reception

 

The Commencement reception is from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Brown-Lupton University Union, 2901 Stadium Drive, on the TCU campus.

 

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When & where to meet

 

All degree candidates will line up in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum north concourse. For the 10:00 a.m. ceremony, no later than 9:15 a.m. For the 3:00 p.m. ceremony, no later than 2:15 p.m. Each degree candidate must have a number card for the processional. Bring the card you receive in the mail. If you misplace it, a replacement can be obtained at the Registrar's table, located in the upper concourse, prior to commencement.

 

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Guests

 

Tickets are not required. Each degree candidate may invite an unlimited number of guests. The ceremony lasts 2 1/2 - 3 hours. The doors open 1 hour prior to commencement. Please see Graduate Seating Chart below for the approximate location where your graduate will be seated on the floor of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

 

Morning Seating Chart

Afternoon Seating Chart

 

There is no reserved seating except for disabled. If someone in your party needs assistance with disabled seating, call 817-257-7802.

 

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Parking

 

Due to ongoing construction, there may be changes to existing parking. Please see map. If possible, carpooling is highly recommended and we encourage you to arrive early. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as TCU continues to work to improve its facilities.

 

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Professional photography

 

Flash Photography will be set up on the floor of the Coliseum to take pictures of all graduates. Three pictures will be taken: one with the Chancellor, one with your dean and a posed shot after you exit the stage. Flash Photography will mail proofs to that student's permanent address and email the student a few days after the event with instructions on how to order photos. If you have any questions, please call 817-924-2626 or email flash10@aol.com.

 

You may also take informal photos with your family during the reception at the Brown-Lupton University Union.

 

Red Productions will produce a DVD of the Commencement ceremony. Included in the DVD is the entire ceremony, each graduate on stage with the Chancellor, highlights from the reception and a special photo with the Chancellor for students with a perfect 4.0 GPA. The company will mail information about ordering DVDs.

 

NOTE: If you have FERPA set on your TCU account, your address will not be given to the professional photographers.

 

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Live streaming video

 

TCU commencement will be streamed live on this Web page for those who cannot
physically attend the ceremony.

 

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After Commencement

 

Hometown News

 

After commencement, use this page to locate and print a news release announcing your student's graduation or selection to the Dean's or TCU Scholar's List. (This information will be available on or around June 21, 2013.)

 

Enter the student's last name in the search field, then click "search." Click on your student's name when it appears on the screen to access a PDF-format news release, which can be printed from your computer. Graduating students who also qualified for Dean's or TCU Scholar's List will appear twice; be certain to print both news releases for your scrapbook or files.
 
Feel free to use the space at the bottom of the news release to add other information about your student, including other academic honors received, grandparents' names, high school attended, college organizations and extracurricular activities, etc. We encourage parents to submit these news releases to your local newspaper, which may choose to print the information.

 

If there is a mistake in your student's news release, please contact Holly Ellman at h.ellman@tcu.edu to update the information and have a corrected release posted to this site or sent to you.

 

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Other useful links

 

TCU Alumni: www.froglinks.com
Registrar’s Office: www.reg.tcu.edu/gradinfo.asp
Graduate Studies: www.graduate.tcu.edu

 

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Important Numbers

 

AddRan College of Liberal Arts, Dean F. Andrew Schoolmaster
817-257-7160
Brite Divinity School, Dean Joretta L. Marshall 817-257-7577
College of Communication, Dean David E. Whillock 817-257-5918
College of Education, Dean Mary Martin Patton 817-257-7663
College of Fine Arts, Dean Scott A. Sullivan 817-257-2787
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Dean Paulette G. Burns 817-257-6749
John V. Roach Honors College, Dean Peggy W. Watson 817-257-7125
Neeley School of Business, Dean O. Homer Erekson 817-257-7527
College of Science & Engineering, Interim Dean Phil Hartman 817-257-7727
University Programs, Associate Provost and Dean Bonnie E. Melhart 817-257-7104
Alumni Association 817-257-7803
Bookstore 817-257-7844
Career Services 817-257-2222
Commencement, Office of Community Projects 817-257-7802
Financial Services 817-257-7834
Flash Photography 817-924-2626
Herff Jones (caps and gowns) 281-353-2774
Registrar’s Office 817-257-7825
Red Productions LLC (graduation DVD orders) 817-810-0777

 

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