2015 Graduation Guide

2015 Graduation Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vice President for Student Affairs Letter
Graduation Facts
Graduation Festival
Clearance for Graduation
Frequently Asked Questions
Announcements/ Diploma Frames
Class Rings
ATTENTION
ALL STUDENTS
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wishing to participate in the
2015 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
This booklet contains important information
pertaining to our ceremony. Please read it over
carefully as there are certain MANDATORY
events where you must participate.
Academic Attire
Academic Attire Costs 14
Academic Degree Colors 15
Important Facts and Information 17
It is important that you adhere to the dates and
times for each of the many events held during
commencement week.
Commencement Events
Senior Professional Networking Dinner 18
“55 Nites” 19
Associates and Bachelors Degree Recipients Only
Commencement Rehearsals 19
Senior Gala 20
If you have any questions, regarding the content
of this booklet, please call
516.323.3461 or 516.323.3456
Congratulations!
Ticket Holders Only
Senior Barbecue 20
Bachelors Degree Recipients Only
Masters Hooding/Class Night 21
Masters Degree Recipients Only
Baccalaureate Hooding/Class Night 22
Associates and Bachelors Degree Recipients Only
Commencement Liturgy 24
Alumni Brunch 25
Commencement 26
Other Information
Yearbook Photos
Yearbook Dedcation Ads
Alumni Association Welcome
Career Services
Contact Us
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
All pages are for associates, bachelors and
masters candidates unless otherwise specified.
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FROM THE
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
GRADUATION FACTS
When is Graduation?
Congratulations on your many achievements! You have
the right to be excited. After many years of study, you
have finally earned your coveted degree. Allow me to
be the first to congratulate you on the occasion of
your graduation from Molloy College.
During your time here at Molloy, you have become
more poised and confident in your capabilities and we
are pleased to see you reach your goals. I know that
you will continue to make all of us at Molloy proud of
your accomplishments.
This booklet contains important, detailed information for all degree candidates. The table of contents is
designed to assist you in locating the information designated for your particular degree. Please read through
this booklet thoroughly and discuss it with your family.
Commencement is a festive time for the graduates,
their families, alumni and the entire Molloy community. Please adhere to the information contained in
this booklet to ensure that your commencement is a
memorable one.
Molloy College’s Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 2:00 pm at
the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for all candidates having completed their associate’s,
bachelor’s, master’s, or post master’s degree requirements as of December 2014, January 2015,
May 2015, and August 2015. Students who were awarded degrees in August 2014 and did not
participate in the May 2014 ceremony are invited to participate.
Who is Eligible for Graduation?
As you prepare to complete your requirements for graduation, it is important to know what
is expected for Commencement. Each candidate for graduation is personally responsible for
obtaining clearance for graduation including satisfactorily completing all general education, major
related, minor residency and liberal arts and science requirements. All financial obligations must
be satisfied. The contents of this booklet will assist you in this process.
Students who are within 6 credits of meeting their graduation requirements and have filed for
August graduation (please note deadline April 1, 2015), will be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. They will not be eligible for: departmental honors, honor cords (fourragère) or
degree distinction notation in the commencement brochure.
All obligations including overdue library books, tuition payments and parking violations must be
settled before diplomas will be awarded, before transcripts are released and before submission of
applications for professional licensing.
Do candidates receive their diplomas at Commencement?
No, May diplomas are mailed to students within a month after the ceremony. However, candidates receive a diploma cover during the ceremony. December and August graduates also receive
their diplomas within a month of the award date.
The Office of Student Affairs is here to assist you, so
please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any
questions or concerns. The office number is
516.323.3456 or 516.323.3461.
What happens if I have outstanding holds on my student account record?
Sincerely,
What if I am missing courses for degree requirements?
Students with outstanding holds for unpaid bills, financial aid documentation or college equipment will not have transcripts released or confirmations of their degrees released to any outside
agencies or employers until cleared with all Molloy College offices.
Students in their final term at Molloy and taking courses at other institutions or in Study Abroad
programs should anticipate the award date for their degree may be postponed to a later date.
All official transcripts must be received within a week of the award date. Graduation approval is
subject to meeting Molloy requirements for the degree with acceptable grades.
Bob Houlihan
Vice President for Student Affairs
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2015 GRADUATION FESTIVAL
Plan Ahead, You MUST attend this event!
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
11:00 am - 2:00 pm and
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hays Theatre
1st Floor Wilbur Arts Center
Oak Hall Cap & Gown
will have all commencement
items for purchase, including
caps, gowns and hoods. ALL
Gowns must be pre-ordered.
Bring the pink copy of your
order form with you.
Personalized
Announcements
Class of 2015 apparel and
merchandise will be on sale!
Molloy College’s
yearbook, Chrysalis, will
provide Senior Reflection
forms for you to complete.
Jostens will be available
if you wish to order class
rings.
The Office of the
Registrar will answer
questions regarding
completion of degree
requirements, honors,
diplomas and transcripts.
CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY.
The Office of Alumni
Affairs will welcome
you as a Molloy
College Alumni and
provide information on
programs and benefits of
the Alumni Association.
Stop by anytime during these hours to
begin your graduation process.
One – Stop Graduation
Preparation!
This two-day festival was developed to assist all associates, bachelors and masters
students who are graduating and participating in the May 2015 ceremony. We offer the
assistance of many departments and services that will help you in the various tasks and
obligations associated with graduation during this time.
The Career
Development Center
will assist you with your
job search including
resume writing and interview opportunities.
Student Financial
Services (Bursar) will
answer questions regarding financial concerns.
The Office of
Financial Aid will
answer questions
regarding financial
concerns such as student
loan repayment, etc.
The college offices and outside vendors listed to the right will be
available during the 2015 Graduation Festival:
Molloy’s Graduate
Recruiter will provide
information on Molloy’s
various graduate programs
and how to enroll in them.
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The Class of 2015 will
provide information on Senior Week activities. You will
be able to purchase Senior
Gala tickets.
Vote for your favorite
teacher, administrator
and staff member at the
Recognition Awards
table.
The Office of Student Affairs will answer questions about senior activities
and Commencement, as well as, hand out commencement announcements.
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CLEARANCE FOR GRADUATION
Each candidate for graduation is responsible to verify that all academic and financial
requirements are met in order to graduate. Candidates must update their addresses in
Lion’s Den.
Financial Aid:
• A Financial Aid Student Loan Exit
Counseling is required for all graduates
with loans (Federal Direct Loan and/or
Federal Perkins Loan), and Teach Grant (if
applicable).
• Complete the Exit Counseling at: www.
mappingyourfuture.org
• For students graduating with Teach Grant,
a Teach Grant Exit Counseling is also
required at the site.
• For students graduating with a Nursing
Faculty Loan, Exit Counseling is available at
the Financial Aid Office.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Financial Aid Office at 516.323.4200
Student Financial Services (Bursar):
Tuition, Fees, and Housing bill must have a
zero balance.
Pending Financial Aid cannot be taken into
consideration towards outstanding
balance.
All parking fees, judicial fines and meal
plans must be paid in full as reflected on
the student account. 516.323.4100
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registrar:
• Collects Graduation Application and
Graduation Application Fee.
• Collects diploma name, see current
catalogs for policy.
• Notifies students and their departments once issues are identified for
graduation for required courses and
minimum grades needed. (Major/minor
departments also conduct reviews and
notify their candidates for major/minor
academic and departmental requirements.)
• Requests students provide any missing coursework, transcripts, Challenge
Exams, etc.
• Checks that all incomplete work is
finalized by the degree award date last date of the term. (Students with
outstanding incompletes will have their
degrees posted at a later degree award
date, pending satisfactory completion of
requirements.)
• Requests chairs submit any missing
substitution forms or approvals.
• Directs students to follow-up on
any information provided to resolve
problems, as directed by the Registrar’s
Office, Graduation staff: 516.323.4300
How soon do I need to complete
my Graduation Application form?
The actual deadlines for those candidates
participating in the May 2015 ceremony
are: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 for
December 2014/January 2015
Monday, December 1, 2014 for May 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 for August 2015
A late charge of $40.00 will be assessed after these
dates.
Can I wear the same cap
and gown I used for previous Honors Convocations?
Yes, you can use the same cap and
gown you have used from previous
ceremonies.
How many tickets do I receive for Commencement?
For the Molloy College Commencement Ceremony, you will receive a special ticket
for you to enter the lower level line up area. All guests seating is unlimited and no
tickets are necessary.
Where can I obtain
announcements?
You will receive general announcements
at the Graduation Festival. Personalized
announcements may be available for purchase during the Graduation Festival.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do I wear at Commencement?
All candidates participating in Commencement must
wear their cap, gown and hood. Candidates should wear
dress clothes beneath the academic robe.
How long is
the ceremony?
The Molloy College Commencement Ceremony is
approximately
2 – 2 ½ hours.
Where can I park?
You and your guests may park at the
Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum.
When do I receive my yearbook?
The yearbook will be mailed
directly to your home in the fall.
Please be sure your correct
address is on file.
Where do I purchase my
academic attire?
Can more than one immediate
family member hood me at
Hooding/Class Night?
Academic Attire will be available for
purchase during the Graduation Festival
held on April 16th and 17th , in the Hays
Theatre. Please refer to page 17 regarding pre-ordering of academic attire. Cash
or money order only – no credit or
debit cards will be accepted.
Yes, you may have more than one
immediate family member who is an
alumni of Molloy College “hood” you.
Please remember that all hooding relatives must be in full academic attire.
May children attend Commencement?
Yes. Children who are accustomed to sitting still without disturbing other guests are
welcome to attend Commencement. Children may not participate with graduates in
the ceremonies.
How many guests can I bring
to the various commencement
events?
You can invite unlimited guests to all
commencement events.
(except Senior Gala)
Is there special seating for family members with disabilities?
How early do I need to arrive prior to each ceremony?
Disability seating at the Nassau Coliseum is designated by the venue. Please contact
the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for specific details.
It is imperative that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony except Commencement. On the day of Commencement you must arrice by 12:30 p.m.
Please allow yourself additional time to find parking.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I am not going to complete all of
my requirements by the end of
the Spring semester. Can I still
walk in the ceremony?
Yes, but only if you are 6 credits or less
from completion and have filed your
Graduation Application for the summer.
Any exception to this policy must be approved by Academic Affairs. It is important to note that if you wait too long to
file, your name may not appear in the
graduation program. Incomplete grades
for coursework must be changed to letter
grades prior to the degree award dates.
What is degree distinction?
To be eligible for any degree distinction (Graduation Honors), and beginning with
those who entered in Fall 1989, students must have earned at least 60 credits at
Molloy and achieved an index as shown below. Credits from Challenge examinations
and Experiental Learning (EL) are not considered credits earned at Molloy.
Categories of Honors:
Cum Laude: index of 3.60 or better
and no grade below C
Magna Cum Laude:
index of 3.75 or better
and no grade below C+
Summa Cum Laude:
index of 3.90 or better
and no grade below B
Can I sit with my friends at
Commencement?
You must sit in order by your degree
during the commencement ceremony.You
will be lined-up in alphabetical order for
all other ceremonies. This will assist the
professional photographer in identifying
you and promptly getting your photos.
Will a transcript be sent to me
automatically?
Yes. A transcript is included with each
diploma that is mailed within a month
of the graduation award date.You may
request additional copies of your transcript by filling out a Transcript Request
Form to submit to the Office of the
Registrar.
• Transcript Request Forms can be
downloaded from the Molloy website
at www.molloy.edu search keyword –
“Transcript Request.”
• The student’s signature is required to
release the transcript.
• Transcript requests are $5 each.
• The Transcript Request Form may be
faxed or mailed or requested in-person.
No e-mails accepted.
• Students may indicate “Hold for Final
Grade” or “Hold for Degree” and to
have transcripts released as soon as all
grades are entered OR once the degree
is posted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Where can I order a class
ring?
A class ring is a great keepsake of
your academic achievements and
heartwarming experiences
at Molloy College. Rings may be
ordered from Jostens. Please watch
your emails for dates
and times.
Is photography permitted during the ceremonies?
Guests are welcome to take photographs from their seats, but may not
stand in the aisles or block the view
of other guests. Only official photographers will be permitted in the roped
off section and platform area. After the
ceremony is completed, there will be
ample opportunity for individual and
family photos.
A professional photographer will take
an individual portrait of each graduate
in front of a set backdrop, as well as a
photograph of each graduate shaking
hands with President Drew Bogner.
The proofs of these pictures will be
sent to the graduate. There is no obligation to purchase these pictures.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduation from college is a once-in-a-lifetime
achievement. Digital Graphics Imagery helps students
share their exciting news with family and friends
through official Graduation Announcements. Custom
Personalized Announcements are the perfect way for
students to announce their accomplishment. These
announcements are professionally printed in the
Molloy burgundy and gold foils, and enhanced with
blind embossing, on heavyweight parchment paper.
The inside copy is personalized with your name, degree and any other specializations you wish to share with family and friends.You may purchase these
custom announcements during Molloy College’s Graduation Festival being held
on April 14, 2015, 11am-2pm and April 15, 2015,p 3pm - 8pm
DIPLOMA FRAMES
The bookstore is proud to offer high quality
custom diploma frames from Framing Success.
We currently carry three different styles: the
Windsor, the Classic, and the Prestige. There
are several ways that you can obtain your
diploma frame:You can stop by the
bookstore at any time of the year
and purchase your diploma frame at
the register.You can also go to our
website (www.molloy.bkstr.com) and
order your diploma frame either for
pickup at the store or to be shipped
directly to your house. Or you can
visit us at our table at the Graduation
Festival in April. If you have any questions about our diploma frames, feel
free to call us at 516-323-3935 or
email us at bookstore@molloy.edu.
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COMMENCEMENT ETIQUETTE
Announcements
Announcements should be mailed to family and
friends two weeks prior to two weeks after
Commencement.
Envelopes
The outer envelope, with the gummed flap, is
the mailing envelope. Hand address it legibly,
using black or blue ink. Abbreviations in the
mailing address should be avoided:
Mr. Logan Harman
383 North Street
Louisville, KY 50201
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hardt
39 West 18th Street
Albany, NJ 11202
The inner envelope should bear the name of
the addressee(s) and children. This may be
expressed informally as:
Aunt May and Uncle Bill
Molly and Robert
Kelly Hanson
Grandmother
Place announcement in the inner envelope with
the folded edge inserted first and the front of
the announcement facing the flap. Place the
inside envelope facing toward the back of the
outside envelope when inserting. Seal securely
by moistening the gummed flap.
Thank You Notes
A short hand-written note of thanks should go
to everyone who sends a gift. Acknowledge the
gift as promptly as possible after its receipt.
CLASS RINGS
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ACADEMIC ATTIRE
On or Before
Monday,
February 4th
After
Monday,
February 4th
After
Wednesday,
April 17th
Bachelor/Associate
(cap, gown, hood)
$65.00
$75.00
$95.00
Master
(cap, gown, hood)
$70.00
$80.00
$100.00
Bachelor/Associate
(HOOD ONLY)
$40.00
$50.00
$70.00
If you are ordering:
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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS
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To order your attire
Please go online and order your gown
https://oakhalli.com/colleges/molloygrad
Pay Online
You will pick up and pay for your attire at the Graduation Festival.
If you order attire and DO NOT pick it up during the Graduation Festival,
you will incur a $25 fee.
No academic attire can be purchased after May 1, 2015.
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IMPORTANT FACTS
ACADEMIC ATTIRE
THINGS TO KNOW
TASSELS
-All students should wear tassels on the
same side
-Left side before graduating
ACADEMIC ATTIRE – consists of a black authorized Molloy College gown, cap and hood,
honor society pins and fourrageres. Please do not wear high collars underneath your attire.
Academic attire is worn at Honors Convocation, Hooding/Class Night, Commencement Liturgy
and Commencement.
FOURRAGERES – Honor Cords (Bachelors Only)
White, pink and gold honor cords are worn around your left shoulder. Blue honor cords and/or
other honor society cords are hung loosely around your neck under the hood. Honor Cords
are distributed at Honors Convocation,April 20th or through the Office of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs.
GOWNS
-Gowns should be sized according to the
student’s height
-Gowns should be approximately nine inches
from the ground or just around mid-calf
-Do not pin anything on the gown (i.e. flowers, ribbons, signs, etc.)
-Gowns should be worn zipped at all times
-Academic pins are to be worn on the left
breast
HONOR SOCIETY PINS/NURSING PINS are attached to your gown on the upper
left side.
CAPS
-All Caps have the word “front” printed on
the inside. Make sure the caps are not put on
sideways or backwards
UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE – If you are being commissioned into any
branch of the United States Military Service, inform the Office of Student Affairs in the Public
Square (Room 330), immediately.
MASTERS GOWNS
- Have a long sleeve with a small opening for
the hand
CORDS & STOLES
-Make sure both ends of the cords and stoles
hang evenly when worn
-Hint: Safety pin the middle of the cords and
stoles to the back of your gown all the way
at the top
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TASSELS – You will receive a black tassel with your cap. Class Presidents,Academic Board
Representatives, Club/Team Presidents and MSG officers will also receive a colored tassel at
Mary E. Lilly Night.Tassels should hang on the left side of the cap.
PERSONAL ITEMS – must be locked in your car or left with your guests.They may not be
left in the line-up area or worn under your gown. Molloy is not responsible for personal belongings left in your car or line-up area.
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL – You MUST attend one of the sessions in order to
receive your Commencement tickets as well as review the events of Commencement week.
CAPS, GOWNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Molloy College has taken another step in making the planet a better place to live. Starting this year all gowns for commencement will be “GreenWeaver”. This is a special
gown that is made from plastic bottles. The fabric is comfortably soft.
Molloy is one of the first colleges/universities in the country to use
these environmentally friendly gowns. With this year’s graduation class
the college will be saving approximately 25,000 plastic bottles from
landfills. The yarn from these gowns is made from 100% consumer
plastic bottles, thus permanently removing 25,000 plastic bottles
of waste from our landfill.
These gowns are softer to the touch and more breathable
than the traditional gown. If all the colleges in the country
would use this type of gown we would remove 152 million plastic
bottles from landfills each year.
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“55 Nites”
Thursday, March 26th, 2015
Time: 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Kasey’s
23 North Park Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
EVENTS
Senior Professional Networking Dinner
Monday, March 9, 2015
6:30 pm
“55 Nites” is a senior celebration that occurs approximately 55 nights before
graduation. We celebrate 55 nights in tribute to the founding of Molloy College in
1955. Come celebrate with your friends with food, music and drinks.
Commencement Rehearsals
Monday, April 27, 2015 - 4:00 pm or
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 7:00 pm
Admission Charge: $20.00
Hays Theatre
1st Floor, Wilbur Arts Center
Doors open 15 minutes prior to each rehearsal.
LOCATION: 7th Street Cafe
126 7th Street
Garden City, NY 11530
MANDATORY EVENT
Do you know how to put yourself at the top of the list of job candidates? Nervous about using the wrong fork? Still confused which glass is yours? Join us as
we walk through the Ins and Outs of dining. Also, learn the Do’s and Don’ts of
how to dress on a job interview. Learn how to carry on an effective conversation in even the most challenging situations.
Business attire and advanced registration is required. A detailed brochure of the
evening’s event is enclosed. Seating is limited so reserve your spot early. Reservation forms will be included in the brochure.
Plan Ahead - You MUST attend ONE of these rehearsals.
All commencement activities and events will be reviewed at these rehearsals.
During the rehearsal, you will receive your commencement tickets.
Each session will be approximately 45 minutes in length and will begin promptly
at the time listed.
PLEASE BE PROMPT AS YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER ONCE
WE HAVE BEGUN THE REHEARSAL.
Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each rehearsal.You should plan to arrive
early and begin completing the required surveys and paperwork.
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EVENTS
Masters Hooding/Class Night
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
8:00 pm
LOCATION: Quealy Hall
Master Degree Candidates Only
Senior Gala
Friday, May 8, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00am
Cost: $50 per person
LOCATION: Cresthollow Country Club
8325 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11787
The “Molloy Senior Gala” is a time to socialize with friends and celebrate
graduation. Dinner, open bar, dessert, favors and a D.J. will be included in the
event. Gala is “semi-formal” so please dress appropriately. Please, NO jeans,
sneakers, midriff tops, etc.
Tickets will be on sale during “55 Nites,” Graduation Festival, and Graduation
Rehearsals. You can also purchase tickets in the Office of Student Affairs.
Senior Barbecue
Class Night and the receiving of your college hood is the first evening of
the celebration of Commencement Week. The President of Molloy College
will “hood” you on this special evening. Students may receive their hoods
from Molloy College Alumni if they are immediate family members (mother,
father, son, daughter, sister, brother, husband or wife ONLY). Also, your relative must have graduated from a masters program here at Molloy College.
All students participating in this event must wear academic attire consisting
of gown, cap and tassel. Please remember to bring your hood with you on
this evening. After this evening, hoods become part of your full academic
attire.
Line-up begins 30 minutes prior to the event. All participants MUST report
to the Hays Theatre at 7:30 PM for last minute instructions and review.You
will be seated in alphabetical order according to your degree.
No guests will be permitted to congregate in the Wilbur Arts Lobby. Guest
seating will begin at 7:30 PM in Quealy Hall.
Monday, May 11. 2015
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Public Square Lawn
Bachelor Degree Candidates Only
The Senior Barbecue is a free event. There will be music, food, free giveaways and
raffles. It is the perfect time to relax with your friends right before graduation.
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“Hooding Relatives Only”
HOODING / CLASS NIGHT
EVENTS
Baccalaureate Hooding/Class Night
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Group A – 5:00 PM / Group B – 8:00 PM
You will receive grouping information at the Graduation Festival.
LOCATION: Quealy Hall, Rockville Centre
Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Only
Class Night and the receiving of your college hood is the first evening of the celebration of Commencement Week. The President of Molloy College will “hood” you on this
special evening.
Students may receive their hoods from Molloy College Alumni if they are immediate
family members (mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, husband or wife ONLY). All
students participating in this evening must wear academic attire consisting of gown, cap,
tassel, fourrageres, honor society cords and pins, and/or nursing pins. Please remember
to bring your hood with you on this evening. After this evening, hoods become part of
your full academic attire.
Line-up begins 30 minutes prior to the event. All participants MUST report to the Hays
Theatre 30 minutes prior to the ceremony for last minute instructions and review.You
will be seated in alphabetical order.
Graduates may receive their hoods from
Molloy Alumni who are members of their
immediate families (mother, father, son,
daughter, sister, brother, husband or wife
ONLY).
During the Graduation Festival, you will
notify the Student Affairs table of who will
be hooding you. The following information
is needed:
Relative’s Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Relationship to you:
Year of Graduation from Molloy:
Major at Molloy:
ACADEMIC ATTIRE IS REQUIRED FOR
HOODING RELATIVE(S).
If they have earned a higher degree after
graduation from Molloy College and have
the academic attire from that institution,
they are more than welcome to wear that
regalia. Please be sure they have cap, gown
and hood from that institution.
All hooding relatives will accompany the
student into the Hays Theatre for line-up
instructions.
No guests will be permitted to congregate in the Wilbur Arts Lobby. Guest seating will
begin a half-hour prior to the ceremony in Quealy Hall.
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EVENTS
Commencement Liturgy
Friday, May 15, 2015
10:30 AM
LOCATION: St. Agnes Cathedral
Molloy College is proud to be a Catholic
college. It is right and good to celebrate
your graduation from Molloy with a Catholic
Mass. All Molloy students and their families
are encouraged to attend this important
Mass of thanksgiving and prayer for your
future.
Alumni Commencement Reception
Friday, May 15, 2015
Immediately following the Liturgy
LOCATION: St. Agnes Cathedral
All graduates, their families and friends are cordially invited to attend a reception where The Office of Alumni Relations and the Molloy College Alumni Association welcome their newest members.
Please RSVP to the Alumni Relations Office (516-323-4708) or email dfalk@
molloy.edu .
A great way to commemorate your graduation is to make a senior gift of
$20.15 to Molloy College; funds are used to the benefit of Molloy Students.
Go to www.molloy.edu and click on Giving. Proceed to The Molloy Fund.
People of all faiths are welcome to join us in
prayer on this day. We would like our Catholic students to assist us during the Mass.
Please volunteer to lector, assist as a minister of Holy Communion, or in other roles.
We need many people, so please contact
Scott Salvato, Director of Campus Ministries
by emailing him at: ssalvato@molloy.edu.
You can also come by the Office of Campus
Ministries in the Public Square (Room 390).
All students attending the Mass should arrive at the cathedral in their academic attire
by 10:00 am. You do not need to wear or
bring your caps. Your family and friends may
take their seats inside the cathedral. There is
no limit on the number of people you may
bring.
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EVENTS
Commencement
Monday, May 18, 2015
1:30 PM - Procession Begins
Please do not bring the
following items to
Commencement:
CORSAGES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
BEACH BALLS
FRISBEES
CELL PHONES
POCKETBOOKS
There is No Smoking in
the Nassau Veterans
Memorial Coliseum
LOCATION: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Commencement is the conferring of degrees upon the Master, Baccalaureate and Associate Degree candidates who have met the academic
requirements
All students must wear full academic attire including gown, cap, tassel,
hood, fourrageres, honor society cords or pins and nursing pins. Please
do not wear high collars, shorts or sneakers!
All participants MUST report to the designated area at 12:30pm for
last minute instructions, review and line-up. Procession into the coliseum
begins at 1:30pm. Please allow additional time for parking. Personal
items should be left in your car or with your guests. Molloy is not responsible for personal belongings left in your car.
There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite. No tickets
are needed for guest admission to the Coliseum. ONLY Graduates will
receive a ticket to gain access to the line-up area on the lower level.
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YEARBOOK
Yearbook Dedication Page
To Family and Friends of all GRADUATING SENIORS
A dedication page in the 2015 yearbook may be purchased by you or your family.
Color photos may be included at no additional cost.
The costs are as follows:
Full Page: ½ Page: ¼ Page:
$200.00
$125.00 $65.00
Please type or print your dedication. Remember, the more words you use, the
smaller the type will be in the finished ad. On the back of the dedication page,
please include your name, telephone number and email. Return the form to the
Office of Student Affairs located in the Public Square (Room 330).You may also
drop them off at the Graduation Festival.
Please make checks payable to Molloy College. Memo line: Chrysalis.
Questions? Contact foliver@molloy.edu or call Frank Oliver at ext. 3480.
Senior Reflections
Your graduation from Molloy College is rapidly approaching.You have worked so
hard to accomplish so much. Congratulations!
Please take a few moments to write some thoughts about your time at Molloy and
reflect on your family, friends, faculty, administrators and staff who have helped you
through the years.
Your thoughts will appear in a section of the 2015 Chrysalis called SENIOR
REFLECTIONS. Please drop off your typed reflections at the Graduation Festival
or email them to foliver@molloy.edu.
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WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Congratulations! As a candidate for graduation, you are about to join more
than 20,000 Molloy College graduates who are members of the Alumni
Association. Membership in the Alumni Association is free and offers a
number of benefits including: invitations to professional development seminars; special events organized specifically for alumni; participation in the
Life Scholarship Program whereby alumni can audit classes; opportunities
for networking with fellow alumni; access to the Office of Career Development; discounted insurance, programs and event tickets; as well as opportunities to mentor current students.
During your time at Molloy, you have made important decisions about your
career goals and benefited from a number of programs offered as a result
of the generosity of our alumni. Consider being supportive of Molloy
College by joining the Alumni Board. Your time and talent is invaluable.
Stay connected to Molloy through your Alumni Association and enjoy all
the advantages that your degree from Molloy affords you!
For more information about the Alumni Association
or to make a gift to the College, contact the Office of
Alumni Relations, (516) 323-4708.
For upcoming events, visit the webpage at
http://alumni.molloy.edu.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Career Development Center is here to assist you and answer all of your questions regarding your career and your job search.
It is very improtant that you come in prior to your graduation so that you are prepared to start your job search early.
During the spring semester, take advantage of the following services offered to graduating seniors:
• Cover Letter & Resume Writing • Job Search Strategies & Resources
• Interview Prep & Practice • Graduate School Application Process
You can also use these additional resources to give you a jumpstart on your career!
Go to www.molloy.edu/careercenter and click on the resource icon:
Lion’s Job Link is our online career management system exclusive to Molloy students and alumni! http://www.myinterfase.com/molloy/student
Explore jobs and internships based on your field of study and discover opportunities
that match your personal interests with After College.
http://www.aftercollege.com?source=ur-molloy
Interview Stream is a free online tool for Molloy College students! All majors
can access this tool for a simulated online interview, accessible with your Molloy
e-mail account and a webcam from any computer and/or iPhone or iPad.
https://molloy.interviewstream.com
FOCUS2 is a self-paced online career and education planning tool. It will enable you
to self-assess your career0relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and
major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results.
http://www.focuscareer2.com/Portal/Register.cfm?SID=941
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CONTACT US
For more information,
please contact the
Office of Student Affairs at:
516.323.3456 or
516.323.3461
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