The Ceremony
 The commencement ceremony honors students who will have completed their degree requirements by the end of the summer quarter.
Commencement is Sunday, July 18, 2010, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The ceremony will be held at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton, Ohio and is a ticketed event. You may request tickets by completing the participation form.
All students are required to complete and submit the graduation application in order to trigger the graduation audit. The audit is used to order diplomas and to confirm student eligibility for participation in commencement. Please see the FAQ area for more information about the graduation application process.
 Commencement Line-up
Key points to remember:
- Wristbands will be mailed to graduates.
- Graduates, faculty, staff and volunteers will enter through the stage door entrance on Ludlow Street.
- Graduates and faculty must arrive at the Schuster Center no later than 1 PM.
- Only individuals with wristbands are permitted backstage.
- Upon arrival at the Schuster Center, staff and volunteers will assist the graduates and faculty with hooding and the line-up.
- Please give your valuables to a friend or family member before reporting to the dressing area.
Diplomas
 At the commencement ceremony, you will receive a diploma cover with a congratulatory certificate inside. Diplomas are ordered by the Registrar’s Office, and you will receive your diploma in the mail. The diplomas will have the degree printed but not the major. The major is listed on your transcript.
Exit Interviews
Students who have received financial aid are required by the Department of Education to complete Exit Loan Counseling before diplomas can be released.
Disabled Guests
If you have someone in your party who needs special seating accommodations, please call Maureen Heacock at (937) 769-1846 two weeks prior to the ceremony.
Auditory Assistance
Accommodations for those who are hearing impaired will be provided in the form of an American Sign Language interpreter.
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