The Pointer UW-Stevens Point Student Newspaper
Seniors, it is that time of year!
All of our hard work has paid off, and now, we will be given a tiny piece of paper that rewards us for our efforts in and out of the classroom.
While the next few months may provide plenty of uncertainty, the next few weeks should not. It is for that reason that I have created a graduation guide for my fellow peers to utilize.
Commencement is Saturday, May 18. At 9:30 a.m., the College of Letters and Science and College of Natural Resources will walk. At 2:00 p.m., the College of Professional Studies and College of Fine Arts and Communication will walk.
This will all take place in the Multi Activity Center (MAC), located within Marshfield Clinic Health System Champions Hall (formerly known as the Health Enhancement Center, or HEC). Each ceremony will last roughly two or two and a half hours.
If you are graduating, you have likely already applied to graduate. If not, go to AccessPoint and do that IMMEDIATELY. If you have not applied yet, you can still walk, but your name may not be in the graduation book.
Each person graduating is allotted six tickets for family and friends. If you have family that is three years or younger, they get in for free. Graduates do not need tickets for the ceremony.
Graduates can reserve their tickets starting on April 29 at CommencementTickets.UWSP.edu. The deadline for reserving tickets is May 12; and any ticket after that cannot be reserved.
If you need additional tickets, you can request them starting on May 14 at 7:00 a.m. until Thursday, May 16. They will be available at will-call outside of the MAC. If you need special seating for the event, contact commencement@uwsp.edu.
Doors will open for the event one hour before each commencement ceremony. Make sure you allow yourself ample time for parking and walking into the venue, as it will be packed!
Finally, if you are a lazy senior like me who has not gotten their cap, gown, cords and such yet, you can participate in Grad Fest at the University Book Store, Monday May 6 until Thursday, May 9 to receive your items.
Graduation is rapidly approaching, and hopefully this comprehensive guide clears up any confusion you or your family may have!
