Spring Convocation 2008

Session I:
Professional Schools
The Law School, the Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, and the School of Social Service Administration

Friday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Harper Quadrangle, rain or shine



8:15 a.m. Session I candidate line-up is on the first floor of the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center, 5530 S. Ellis Avenue.
 
8:15 a.m. Harper Quadrangle opens for guest seating.
(Tickets not required)
 
9:30 a.m. Session I ceremony begins – Harper Quadrangle
 

Bagpipers march to convocationCandidate Line-up
Candidates may begin to line up at 8:15 a.m. Please report to the first floor of the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center, 5530 S. Ellis Avenue. At the Ratner Center, you will pick-up your marching card, which indicates your number in the line to march. Because significant time is required to put you in the same order as the stacks of diplomas, candidates not in line by 8:45 a.m., will NOT be permitted to march and participate in convocation. Please note that all degree candidates are required to wear a cap and gown.

Please be aware that there is NO secure place to leave any personal and/ or valuable items. The University is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Guests are NOT permitted in the candidate line-up area nor are they allowed to march or sit in the graduate seating area.

Guest Tickets
Tickets will not be issued for this ceremony. General admission seating will be available on a first-come first-served basis. We encourage guests to arrive early. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult who will be responsible for their behavior during the ceremony and will escort them from their seats if necessary.

Other Special Events
For information about hooding ceremonies or receptions, please contact your school/division directly.

The Law School or http://www.law.uchicago.edu (773) 702-3164
School of Public Policy (773) 702-8401
School of Social Service Administration (773) 702-1135