Commencement
Sunday
May 23, 2010
1:00 pm
Gymnasium
Congratulations Graduates!
Commencement is rapidly approaching, so we would like to take this opportunity to extend our warmest invitation for you to join us for the ceremony on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Graduation commemorates and rewards all the diligent effort put forth and signifies a new beginning as well. We hope that you will take part in the ceremony so that you may remember your time here at Genesee Community College and celebrate with family and friends.
Commencement will be held in the Genesee Community College gymnasium on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Please plan to line up in the cafeteria no later than 12:15 pm. The length of the ceremony will be approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Please limit your guests to five people. We will re-evaluate this number as commencement draws closer.
If you have not yet signed up, or if you are an August graduate, you may still participate in the May graduation ceremony as long as you have completed a Diploma Request in the Advisement office. The deadline for participating in Commencement is Friday, May 21st.
Your cap, gown, tassel, graduation announcements, and tickets may be picked up in the GCC Bookstore (Barnes & Noble). You will be required to sign a roster to confirm your participation in Commencement when you pay for your Commencement package. The fee to participate in Commencement is $35 plus tax. Your diploma cover will be presented to you at the Ceremony.
Commencement rehearsal will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Please make arrangements to attend this rehearsal. This is an opportunity to rehearse the ceremony and to practice pronouncing your name. Rehearsal will take about one hour and thirty minutes. Please line up in the cafeteria beginning at 10:00 am and you will be given further directions.
Prior to rehearsal, 8:00-10:00 am, a representative from Carlson’s Studio will take individual photographs for anyone who is interested. There are various pricing options available. Please come prepared to make payment.
Child care services will be available during Commencement for children eight weeks to five years of age. We've learned from past experiences that babies and young children sometimes get restless during the proceedings. Please plan to use these FREE services, but we must be advised prior to the ceremony how many children and the age group so we can make necessary staffing arrangements. Please sign up in Student Activities (Student Union), or call the number listed below, for this service.
Immediately following the graduation ceremony, a reception will be held in the Forum. This will include punch and snacks. Everyone is invited to participate.
You should receive your actual diploma around the first week of August, 2010. Please wait until then before inquiring. Roses can be purchase before and after the ceremony while available. You can also pre-order flowers.
For any additional information, contact the Student Activities office at (585) 343-0055, ext. 6261.
Once again, Congratulations Graduates.