Commencement - May 4, 2013
Lindner Fitness Center
Judson University will host two separate commencement ceremonies. One will be at 10:00 a.m. and the other will be at 2:00 p.m. Your major designates your school and the ceremony you will participate in. If you need assistance determining your ceremony please contact Maria Aguirre at maguirre@judsonu.edu
Please be aware that there will be no tickets required. However, we kindly ask all graduating students to be considerate of the other graduates when inviting guests.
Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Art, Design and Architecture
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Doors open for graduates only
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8:30a.m.
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Lindner Fitness Center
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Doors open for guests
Graduates Mandatory line-up
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9:00a.m.
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Lindner Fitness Center
Lindner Fitness Center (Upper level)
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Commencement Ceremony
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10:00a.m.
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Lindner Fitness Center
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Doors to the gymnasium will close at 10:00am
Guests will not be allowed in the gymnasium after 10:00am
Guests who arrive after the dooor close will be directed to the Chapel.
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Graduates of the School of Education and the School of Leadership and Business
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Doors open for graduates only
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12:30p.m.
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Lindner Fitness Center
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Doors open for guests
Graduates Mandatory line-up
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1:00p.m.
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Lindner Fitness Center
Lindner Fitness Center (Upper level)
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Commencement Ceremony
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2:00p.m.
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Lindner Fitness Center
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Door to the gymnasium will close at 2:00pm
Guests will not be allowed in the gymnasium after 2:00pm
Guests who arrrive after the door close will be directed to the Chapel. |
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Parking
Campus Safety will be directing the parking, please follow their directions that day. For your convenience, shuttle services will be available throughout the day from the Lindner Tower, Chapel, Lindner Fitness Center and various parking areas on campus.
Processional
All graduates of the College of Liberal arts and Sciences and the School of Art, Design and Architecture must plan to arrive, dressed in cap and gown to Lindner Fitness Center at 8:30 a.m. Mandatory line-up will begin at 9:00 a.m. All graduates of the School of Education and the School of Leadership and Business must plan to arrive, dressed in cap and gown to the Lindner Fitness Center at 12:30 p.m. Mandatory line-up will begin at 1:00 p.m. The processional will start promptly. Please inform your family and friends to arrive in plenty of time. Doors to the gymnasium will close at the start of each ceremony. Late comers will not be admitted into the gymnasium and will be directed to the designated overflow area (Herrick Chapel).
Cap and Gowns
All students are required to order their cap and gown online by Wednesday March 13, 2013, no exceptions. Please visit Herff Jones to order your cap and gown. All caps and gowns will be available for pick-up beginning Tuesday April 23, 2013. Caps and gowns are yours to keep as a memento. Traditional, Master of Architecture and Education students can pick up their cap and gown in the Student Accounts Office (University Center, second floor). Elgin Center for Adult Professional Studies and Master of Organizational Leadership students will pick-up their cap and gown at the Adult Undergrad office (Lindner Tower, second floor) and Rockford students at the Rockford Campus.
Photographs
Judson Alum and photographer Kevin Sherman will be taking pictures of graduates and their families at commencement.
Please visit Kevin Sherman Photography for more details!
Graduation Announcements/Diploma Frames/Class Rings
Herff Jones offers announcements, diploma frames and class rings. Log onto www.herffjones.com to see their products. For ordering information please contact Helen LeDonne at helen.ledonne@gmail.com. A representative of Herff Jones will be at the Elgin campus, Lindner Tower on Wednesday March 20, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. On Thursday March 21, 2013 Herff Jones will be stationed in the lower Lindner Commons from 11:00am to 2:00pm. In addition, Herff Jones will visit the Rockford campus on Monday April 1, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Flowers
The Grad Flowers company will be available to sell beautiful, fresh cut flowers to family and friends to honor the graduate. To see the products they offer you may login at www.gradflowers.com
Diplomas
Diplomas will not be given at Commencement. If there are no holds from student accounts, library or financial aid, diplomas will be ready for pick up May 24, 2013. Diplomas not picked up will be mailed out beginning June 14, 2013 to the address on file. All holds must be cleared before diplomas will be released. Graduation fees must be paid regardless of whether you participate in the commencement ceremony. If you choose not to participate in the ceremony you will need to notify Jill Hargis at jhargis@judsonu.edu by Friday April 12, 2013.
Transcripts
To request a copy of your transcript, please login to www.judsonu.edu and click on "Quick Links" The Transcript request link is in that menu. You may also order a transcript for pick up by coming to the Registrar’s Office in the Lindner Tower building.
Hotel Information
- Courtyard Marriott, 847-429-0300, 2175 Marriott Dr, West Dundee
- Hampton Inn, 847-931-1940, 405 Airport Rd, Elgin
- Holiday Inn, 847-488-9000, 495 Airport Rd, Elgin
- Quality Inn, 847-608-7300, 500 Tollgate Rd, Elgin
- Super 8 Motel, 847-607-8828, 435 Airport Rd, Elgin
Alumni Information
The Judson Alumni Association is comprised of individuals who remember, support, and further the beliefs and mission of Judson University. All Judson graduates automatically become lifetime members of the Judson Alumni Association. No membership dues are charged to be part of the Alumni Association. As a member, you will receive Judson Today, a publication for alumni and friends of Judson University, Alumni Connections, a monthly e-newsletter keeping you informed of everything happening for alumni, as well as invitations to various events throughout the year. You can stay connected and support your alma mater by attending Homecoming and regional reunions, serving on committees or the Alumni Board, supporting the Alumni Phonathon, and joining the Judson Alumni Club.
The Judson Alumni Club has been created for all Judson alumni who make a donation of $10 or more per academic year to benefit any area of the University. For your annual donation, you will receive a Judson Alumni Membership Card as recognition of your support that will provide added benefits exclusively for Judson Alumni Club Donors such as:
- $2.00 discount to Judson Theater Performances
- $2.00 discount to Judson Athletic Events
- $20.00 discount off the annual Fitness Center Pass
- 20% discount off Founder's Bookstore purchases
- Membership in Working Advantage savings club offering national discounts on entertainment, shopping, etc. with over 700 vendors
- Promotions for Judson Alumni Club members only
Regular visits to the Judson University website will also keep you informed of upcoming events and university news. Notify the Alumni Office with new events in your life-new address, new email address, job change, wedding, etc., that you would like to share or have printed in Judson Today.
For local alumni, the Judson Alumni Association offers a free one year pass to the Lindner Fitness Center. This pass is free to alumni, their spouse, and/or children (ages 12 – 21) for one year after graduation. Passes for alumni, their spouse, and/or children can be purchased after the first year at a small cost of $100 per year (or $80 for Judson Alumni Club members.)
You are invited you to fill out the form Graduation Survey 2013. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xOUxYKHZUJxWTMTd63V49IhjPQ8F1sQAzCdBZmOz3JA/viewform?sid=7daeb04d638ef480&token=gOwM1DwBAAA.tHLHkM2UAAbMqZE6VLQKkA.Bqk0eLVxwx9j1FFO4dAZiw
As you answer these survey questions, please note that you can leave items blank that don't pertain to you. When responding to items asking for a list, please view the examples provided. Always use the tab button to move from item to item. If you accidentally click out of the survey before you're done, you will be given the opportunity to take it again. This data is used to fill out statistical reports requested of Judson and to help in planning for changes in the future. Thank you!
Questions? Please call Maria Aguirre in the Registrar's Office at 847-628-1160.