Checklist for Graduates

Before your Final Walk on May 17, there are a few requirements, details, and events you won't want to miss.

Download the Checklist for Graduates (PDF).

April 11
Graduation verification forms due
Turn in by 5 p.m.
Registrar's Office

April 15
Last day to place cap and gown order without a late fee
9 a.m.—4 p.m.
Prairie Wolves Bookstore
402.465.2490

If you are off-campus, please provide the following when placing your order: height, head size (in inches), and chest size (in inches). Payment due when order is placed.

April 20
Student Leadership Reception
1:30 p.m.
Dining Hall, Story Student Center

April 25
Exit Loan-Counseling Sessions
8 a.m.—5 p.m.
Callen Conference Room
Sessions last one hour and begin on every hour. Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for your session.
402.465.2212

Undergraduate Senior Study Break:
Salute to Graduates
10 p.m.—12 midnight
Chez Hay Party Room
210 N. 14th Street
A black and white gala for seniors only.

April 27
Graduate Programs and Wesleyan Advantage:
Salute to Graduates and Alpha Lambda Sigma Induction
4 p.m.
The Amazing Pizza Machine
Omaha

May 1
Last day to place cap and gown order (with late fee)
9 a.m.—4 p.m.
Prairie Wolves Bookstore

May 3
Multicultural Awards Reception
2 p.m.
Patio Dining Room, Story Student Center

May 9
Honors Convocation
4 p.m.
O'Donnell Auditorium, Rogers Fine Arts Building
Reception to follow on the east side of the Rogers Fine Arts Building

May 12—16
Pick up caps and gowns
All gowns need to be picked up before 5 p.m. on May 16. If you cannot pick up your gown, please call the bookstore and make arrangements, 402.465.2490.
Praire Wolves Bookstore

May 16
Last day to clear holds on all student accounts
Contact the offices listed on your hold announcement email

May 17
Master's Hooding Ceremony
1 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church.

Assemble for Final Walk
3:15 p.m.           
Snyder Arena
Students, faculty, and other participants assemble for the walk to Baccalaureate

Final Walk
3:45 p.m.
Across campus

Baccalaureate
4 p.m.
First United Methodist Church

All-Class Picture (Includes University College and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
5 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, front steps

Family and Friends Reception
5—6:30 p.m.
Tent in front of the Weary Center

Assemble for Commencement
5:45 p.m.
Snyder Arena, Weary Center

Commencement Ceremony
6:30 p.m.
Taylor Commons

Gown return
Immediately following the Commencement Ceremony. If gown is not returned, an additional charge will be incurred.
Weary Center, Room 106A

May 18
Last day to clean out your student mailbox (SMB)
Clean out by 5 p.m.

Graduating seniors check out of residence halls
Check out by 5 p.m.

September 2008
Student email account is removed
Your nebrwesleyan.edu account will be permanently deleted. However, you can still recieve news from NWU by updating your contact information at alumnionline.nebrwesleyan.edu.