Northwestern University 2008 Commencement

2008 Commencement and Convocation events are just around the corner. The University-wide Commencement ceremony will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008. All School of Continuing Studies graduates are invited to participate in the Commencement activities. For complete information, visit http://www.northwestern.edu/commencement/.

School of Continuing Studies Convocation Ceremony

For undergraduate students who expect to graduate in June or August 2008 and have not submitted an application for graduation, the deadline to submit the application has been extended to December 15, 2007. This form is available online http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/forms/application-for-bachelor-degree.pdf.

Before diplomas will be released, all course work must be completed; official transcripts for transfer credit must be received by SCS; and all fees, tuition, library fines and parking tickets must be paid in full.

SCS graduate students must complete all degree requirements and paperwork by the deadlines posted on the calendar at www.scs.northwestern.edu/grad/calendar. Graduate students earning their degrees in December will be invited to participate in the ceremonies the following June. Graduate students should contact the program coordinator for specific details regarding graduation and thesis submission.

The SCS Convocation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, on the Evanston campus. Students participating in the SCS Convocation will receive (4) tickets. The School of Continuing Studies will host a reception for SCS graduates and guests immediately following the Convocation Ceremony at Parkes Hall, which is adjacent to the Millar Chapel. The Convocation is the only time you will have personal recognition of your achievement. It is a wonderful event and one you don't want to miss.

Senior Pictures

Senior pictures for the Syllabus, Northwestern's yearbook will be taken by Carl Wolf Studio photographers, January 10 - 16, 2008. There is a $10.00 sitting fee, but no obligation to purchase any portraits or buy a yearbook. There will be no additional sitting dates.

To make an appointment, login to www.cwsouryear.com SCHOOL CODE: 87150 or call 800-687-9327. Checks should be made payable to "Students Publishing Company." All photographs will be taken at the Norris Student Center, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Campus.

Yearbooks

The 2008 Syllabus is $45.00 and may be purchased from Students Publishing Company at 847-491-7206 no later than January 15, 2008. Shipping is an additional $10.00. All checks should be made payable to: Students Publishing Company, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. For more information contact Students Publishing Company.

Graduation invitations and Class Rings

Students may order Northwestern University graduation invitations and/or class rings from:

Traditions USA
951 North Old Rand Road
Suite 114
Wauconda, IL USA 60084-1289
Email: info@traditionsusa.com
Phone: 800-297-4723
Fax: 888-550-8723

Note: The ordering of all graduation paraphernalia is done through TRADITIONS USA.