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### Instructions for Graduating Seniors: Commencement Schedule and Guidelines ###

Attention Graduating Seniors! Join us for the Commencement ceremonies from May 4-6, 2012, at the Collegedale Church and Chattanooga Convention Center. Events include a Consecration Service, Student-led Sabbath School, and the Baccalaureate ceremony. On Sunday, prepare for the official Commencement ceremony—please wear your regalia, arrive early, and follow the designated procedures for lining up and receiving your diploma. Remember to adhere to the SAU dress code and other guidelines for a respectful ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2012! ###

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### Instructions for Graduating Seniors: Commencement Schedule and Guidelines ###

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  1. Instructions for Graduating Seniors Commencement May 4 – May 6, 2012

  2. Friday, May 4Consecration Service 8:00 p.m.Collegedale Church • No regalia needed • Sit with whomever you wish, wherever you wish. • Platform party – meet at steps, left side of platform by 7:41 p.m.

  3. Saturday, May 5Chattanooga Convention Center • Sabbath School – 10 a.m. – 11:Sharp • Student led • Platform party meet at steps, left side of platform by 9:36 a.m. • Baccalaureate – 11:30 AM • No regalia required • Sit wherever you want • Sit with whomever you want. • Platform party – • meet at steps, left side of platform by 11:11 a.m.

  4. Sunday, May 6Commencement • Chattanooga Convention Center • 8:30 AM – Put on regalia + line up in proper order • Line up in Convention Center, south-side corridor located beside exhibit hall A • Plan on at least one hour to drive to the center and find parking • Set as many alarms as you think you will need • Procession will begin at 9:30 sharp

  5. Entering the Exhibit Hall(The Grand Entrance) • Professor Joe Mocnik = The Grand Marshal • Platform Party • Faculty • Grand Marshal (Grand Marshal returns for seniors) • Class Officers • Southern Scholars • Baccalaureate Degree graduates (two-by-two starting on 2nd row) • All other candidates (two-by-two) • Associates • Masters • Guests • Grand Marshal returns for Golden Anniversary Class (50-year alumni) at rear entrance.

  6. Back Service Corridor Graduate Line Up 13th Street (South Side) Corridor Main Front Hallway Public Entry

  7. Receiving your Diploma • Stand by rows, move to the left • On way to stairs, pause for 1st photograph • 1st in row proceed to top of stairs, 2nd in row proceed to middle stair, 3rd in row proceed to front of stairs. Move to these positions in turn. • Names announced. If you are not the person called, shake your head, and we will say “In Absentia”. Wait until your name is called. • Walk at a natural pace across the platform

  8. Receiving your Diploma - Continued • Proceed to Dr. Bietz • Diploma in left hand above your right hand • Smile for photographer (2nd photograph) • Shake hands with Ron Smith, Board Chair, receive Bible • Pause for 3nd photograph at bottom of stairs • Back to your chair + sit down

  9. The Recessional • Benediction • Grand Marshal - mace - platform party • Faculty • Sponsors will dismiss rows, starting at the back. • Each row will march out two-by-two. • Keep moving to the designated area for your major. Meet your families and faculty there.

  10. Where do I Meet Family and Friends? Gen. Studies & Interdisciplinary Studies Business Nursing Visual Art & Design Journalism & Communication Religion Music Social Work Chemistry Biology Allied Health Ed./Psyc. English Modern Languages Computing PEHW History Math Technology Physics & Engineering

  11. Rules and Your Self-Respect • No non-academic embellishments • Flowers, $$, signs, etc. ≠ appropriate • SAU dress code applies for a few more hours • Appropriate clothing / walking shoes with robe • Honor Cords – pick up before noon at Records • The Chattanooga Convention Center does not allow helium filled balloons in its facility. If you bring balloons in a $200 fine will be imposed by the center.

  12. Rules and Your Self-Respect • Ask your family not to act too surprised when you receive your diploma • Air horns prohibited • Silly string or confetti prohibited • Hooting & hollering ≠ good (Your family will not hear your name read) • Gifts & flowers afterwards • Photos afterwards

  13. Congratulations

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