ENG
COMMENCEMENT 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:30 pm
Track and Tennis Center
100 Ashford Street
The College of
Engineering is pleased to welcome members of the Class of
2008, and their families, to participate in Commencement
2008!
The College
of Engineering Graduation website will be open for eligible
seniors in March 2008. If seniors have any questions regarding graduation in general, feel free to email us
at engineering@bu.edu.
General information
regarding commencement day is noted below for your convenience.
The schedule
for the day is:
| 9:00 am |
Baccalaureate Service - Marsh Chapel |
| 10:15 am |
Line Up for All University Commencement - Harry Agganis
Way |
| 11:00 am |
All University Commencement - Nickerson Field |
| 2:00 pm |
Line Up for ENG Convocation - Track and Tennis Center |
| 2:30 pm |
ENG Convocation - Track and Tennis Center |
Immediately following
the All University
Commencement ceremony, there will be a light buffet
reception for all College of Engineering students and families
at the Track and Tennis Center.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Q:
How can I order photographs of
the event?
A:
Commencement Photos Inc. photographs every student who receives
a degree on stage during the ceremony. If you do not receive
information in the mail by the end of April, feel free to
contact them directly via their website at www.commencementphotos.com.
Q:
Is there a limit to the number of guests
I can bring?
A: No, there is no limit at College of
Engineering Ceremony at the Track and Tennis Center. We
do require that you let us know how many people you plan
to bring to the ceremony, so that we can properly prepare
for the event. Eligible seniors must log on to www.bu.edu/eng/graduation
to complete the form noting this information by a date to
be determined.
Q:
Do my guests need tickets?
A: No tickets are required for either ceremony.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q:
What if I or one of my guests requires handicapped
seating or other accomodations?
A:
We do need to know you/your guest's requirement in advance.
Families should call the Undergraduate Programs Office at 617-353-6447 to discuss their specific needs by May 9th.
Q: Will we have a rehearsal like we did in high school?
A: No, there is no rehearsal for either ceremony.
Q: How early should our guests arrive?
A: For the main ceremony, it is recommended that guests arrive by 10:00 am. For the College of Engineering
ceremony, 1:00 pm.
Q: What is the Baccalaureate Service at Marsh Chapel at 9 am on commencement day?
A: It is the non-denominational religious service
for those interested; attendance is not required.
Q: Is it necessary to attend the main ceremony on Nickerson?
A: No, it it not required but strongly encouraged.
Q: Approximately how long is the College of Engineering
ceremony?
A: The ceremony lasts approximately an
hour and 45 minutes.
Other Commencement Related Links:
Yearbook
Senior Week |
