Graduate Information
Commencement Ceremony Rehearsals
Rehearsals for all graduates are held on the Friday of commencement weekend. All students planning to participate in commencement should attend rehearsal. During rehearsal, graduates will obtain important information pertaining to their respective ceremony (seating, honor cords, name pronunciation, etc.) and meet the director of alumni. Rehearsal is required for those who have been chosen to participate in the ceremony (invocation, benediction, Scripture reader, etc.) or in the procession (flag/banner carrier).
Friday, May 10, 2013, College Church of the Nazarene sanctuary
3:30 pm – Traditional undergraduate rehearsal
5:45 pm – Professional & Graduate Rehearsal (Professional AA, AOL/MHR, PA, MBA, MA, MEd, MAC, Play Therapy, SATP, MSN, RN-BSN, & ABSN)
Professional & Graduate Schedule
Photographer/Photo Information
Attig Photography is the professional photographer for the commencement ceremonies. There are two different photo opportunities:
1. A photo will be taken of each graduate with the president during the ceremony.
2. (Optional) A more formal "cap and gown" photo opportunity will be held for 45 minutes prior to the processional line up. It will be held in Garrett Chapel.
For more information regarding photos, please contact Attig Photography directly at 913-782-1948. Typically, online images are available approximately 2 weeks after the ceremony and are available for 30 days. Specific login information will be provided to the graduates.
Professional & Graduate cohorts usually gather after the ceremony for a group picture. The locations are as follows:
MAC, Play Therapy, & SATP Groups – Front of the sanctuary (immediately following commencement)
MEd Groups – Garrett Chapel (immediately following commencement)
Special Accommodation Information
Graduates who need special accommodations should contact Jennifer Platter in the Office of Academic Affairs (913-971-3393 or jplatter@mnu.edu).
Graduate Participation
To assist the Registrar’s Office with seating arrangements, graduates who are not planning to participate in commencement should contact the Registrar’s Office at 913-971-3626.
Pronunciation of Names
Graduates have the option to indicate phonetic pronunciation/clarify pronunciation of first and/or last names on the graduation application or attend commencement rehearsal to speak with the reader of names on Friday, May 10 (Traditional: 3:30pm; Professional & Graduate: 5:45pm).
Graduation Application
All Graduation Applications are due November 1, 2012 (for Spring/Summer 2013 graduates) to the Registrar’s Office. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 913-971-3626 with any questions.
Caps and Gowns
Graduates wear their cap and gown for all commencement activities. If graduates are unable to attend Grad Finale to pick up their cap and gown, they can pick them up in the Registrar’s Office or send a family member or friend to pick it up. All caps and gowns must be picked up prior to commencement weekend. “Extras” are not available during the weekend.
Graduates are able to pick up their cap and gown from the Registrar’s Office (after Grad Finale) approximately 4 weeks after submitting their graduation application, provided the application was approved and the cap and gown information was complete.
Registrar’s Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-5pm.
Grad Finale
Grad Finale dates: March 11 & 12, 2013 - Cook Center Lobby
Grad Finale is an event designed specifically for Graduates. At this event, graduates have the opportunity to pick up their cap and gown, purchase specialized items from The Merc, order commencement announcements, and finalize matters with the Registrar’s Office, Cashier’s Office, and Student Financial Services.
Announcements/Class Rings
Graduates who want to purchase graduation announcements or class rings should contact Jostens directly at www.jostens.com or 1-800-854-7464.
Diplomas
Diplomas are ordered by the Registrar’s Office after grades have been submitted and all requirements have been completed. The appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to the candidates who have completed all requirements. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 913-971-3626 with any questions.
Diplomas are mailed to graduates once degree requirements have been met and degrees awarded. They are mailed to the address provided on the graduation application.
Lost and Found
The official lost and found during the weekend is at the information booth located in the Vanderpool Lobby at College Church. Please be aware that we are unable to provide a secure place for you to leave personal items. The university is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Additional Information
It is the graduate's responsibility to return library books and settle student accounts. Failure to follow through on these details will make it impossible for the university to release diplomas and official transcripts.
Alumni Information
Web: www.mnu.edu/alumni
Legacy Circle: https://www.mnu.edu/legacy-circle.html
Phone #: 913.971.3275
Email: alumni@mnu.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MNUAlumniandFriends
Twitter: @MNU_Alumni
