Graduation

2008 Graduation Information

Graduate Dinners

Please call 574.257.7619 if you have questions about the Dinners

*Registration forms will be mailed in March

Adult Student Dinner

Graduate Programs
Adult Programs
Organizational Management
ADN
BSN Completion
Friday, May 2
6:30 PM
Goodman Gymnasium

Traditional Student Dinner

Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Friday, May 2
7:00 PM
Wiekamp, Athletic Center/Gates Gymnasium

Commencement Rehearsal

Commencement Rehearsal

Rehearsal will begin at 1:30 p.m. (BE ON TIME) the day of commencement in the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium. Please be there promptly so that we are able to prepare well for the ceremony. It is critical that you arrive on time.

Commencement Line-up

We will prepare for the processional during rehearsal and will begin to march from the Auditorium. Do not be late for rehearsal. Students who are not in the Auditorium prior to the commencement line-up will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Foul Weather

Bad weather may dictate that the rehearsal be conducted in Goodman Gymnasium. Signs will be posted directing graduates to Goodman if necessary.

Graduation Announcements

Please go to the following site to order announcements for the spring graduation ceremonies. You will be able to place orders for either the Saturday or Sunday commencement. Announcement displays will be available in the Bethel College Bookstore and the Office of Adult Studies.
Order Announcements

Commencement Ceremony Information

Saturday Commencement

Adult Programs
Organizational Management
ADN
BSN Completion
Saturday, May 3
2:30 PM
Wiekamp Athletic Center

Sunday Commencement

Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Sunday May 4
2:30 PM
Wiekamp Athletic Center

The processional will leave the Everest-Rohrer Fine Arts Center (weather permitting) at 2:20. Guests not seated by 2:30 will be held until the entire processional has entered Wiekamp Athletic Center.

All family and friends are invited to attend. No tickets are required.

Name Pronunciation

If you are concerned that your name might be mispronounced at commencement, please send Steve Matteson a phonetic spelling or other notes regarding any part of your name. Here are a couple of examples:
Stephen J. Matteson – Stephen (first e is a long e); Matteson (mat > short e as in pet > son)
Davidhizar – (David > hi > zer).
If still concerned, leave Steve Matteson a voicemail message with the pronunciation at 547.257.3318.

College Offices and Graduation Requirements

Office of the Registrar

Before you may receive your diploma at graduation, please take note of the following:

  1. Diplomas will not be presented if all grades or credit is not received by noon April 29, or if there is an outstanding balance on the student account.
  2. Transfer Credit. All transfer credit must be received in the Registrar’s Office by Tuesday, April 29.
  3. CLEP Credit. Credit by Examination scores must be received by Tuesday, April 29.
  4. Proficiency Requirements. Make sure all proficiency requirements have been satisfied.
    Feel free to contact the Registrar’s Office at 574.257.3302 or simply stop by the office.
  5. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). If you are earning credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), you need to complete the project. The grade must be received in the Registrar’s Office by April 29.

Office of Student Financial Services

Be sure that all financial obligations are taken care of before April 29. Diploma and transcripts will not be provided while there is a balance due on the student account.

Contact Student Financial Services at 574.257.3321 if you are not sure of your balance.

Education Loan Exit Interviews

If you obtained any type of education loan while attending Bethel College, you need to complete an exit interview prior to graduation.

Graduating with Honors

Graduates with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater, and have earned at least 45 credit hours at Bethel, will be awarded the following academic distinction:

  1. Cum Laude - g.p.a of 3.5
  2. Magna Cum Laude - g.p.a of 3.75
  3. Summa Cumm Laude - g.p.a of 3.9

Diploma

Distribution

Diplomas will be placed in covers and given to graduates by president Cramer when your name is called at Commencement.

Requirements for Diploma

Be sure to check the College Offices and Graduation Requirements section above.

Cap and Gown

Orders for cap and gown must be placed by March 14.

You can order your cap and gown by completing an order form in the Bethel College Bookstore or by emailing the Bookstore with the following information with the following information:

Cap and gown will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, April 17.

*The graduation fee convers the cost of cap and gown

Special Arrangements Needed?

Please contact Steve Matteson if there is an injury or disability that will require special accommodations at commencement.

Not Attending?

Please contact Jean Divine in the Registrar’s Office.

Bookstore Hours

The bookstore will be open Friday and Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, during commencement weekend. The store will have an extensive inventory of Bethel apparel as well as very attractive diploma frames with matte.

Foul Weather

Bad weather may dictate that the rehearsal be conducted in Goodman Gymnasium. Signs will be posted directing graduates to Goodman if necessary.

Questions?

Before contacting the college with questions about the 2008 Commencement, please review this website. If you still have questions, feel free to contact the appropriate staff.

Adult, OM, ADN, and BSN Completion students should contact Debra Schnaible

Students in Traditional and Graduate programs should contact Steve Matteson

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