Convocation, Commencement, School of Management and Labor Relations

Will I receive my diploma at this ceremony?

College Avenue Gym
130 College Avenue
College Avenue Campus

CAC Gym Driving Directions

WHEN and WHERE is SMLR Commencement?

ATTENDING THE CEREMONEY

Who may attend the ceremony?

Do I have to let you know if I am attending?

Where should I go when I get to the College Avenue Gym?

Graduates should report to the College Avenue Gym Annex by 6:00 pm. Graduates will line up alphabetically in one of the following three groups: Undergraduates, Master Labor and Employment Relations (MLER), Master Human Resource Management (MHRM). Marshals or signs will be posted directing you to the lines for your department/program. Name cards will be distributed at tables located at the entrance to the Annex labeled BALSER, MLER, or MHRM.

Yes. Guests should plan to be seated by 6:45 P.M. Once the processional begins at 7:00 P.M., guests will not be admitted to downstairs seating until the processional is concluded..

Are special accommodations available for disabled students or guests?

Will a photograher be at the ceremony?

1. Two individual photos will be taken by the Chapell photographer. The first will be in the the first photo will be taken when you receive your diploma and the second photo will be taken after you exit the platform. All students will be contacted by Chappell Inc. photographers. Please make sure we have the most up-to-date address. There is no obligation to purchase photos.

You can preregister your email, friends and family email addresses and Graduation Images will contact them just as soon as their photos are available for online viewing and ordering.

Go to http://www.gradimages.com/Register.cfm Type in Rutgers and then Click on the School of management and Labor Relations.

2. Class group photos will be taken prior to the ceremony. Please be sure to arrive before 6:00 pm so you do not miss the photo.

If I need additional information about the convocation, what should I do?


SMLR Home Alumni Home	2009 MLER hood color peacock blue MHRM hood color dusk or drab Due to changing construction patterns, please allow sufficient time for traffic in New Brunswick. Seniors sign-up for a permanent email account. Must sign up before graduating >> Click here Order >> Diploma Fames from the Women's League of Rutgers Rutgers is working to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from hunger in its new initiative, Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH). We are asking guests of the 2009 graduation ceremonies to participate and contribute to this universitywide campaign by bringing nonperishable canned food to the ceremony. Containers will be located at each event so that your donation can make a difference in the local community. Thank you in advance for helping us with this most worthwhile cause. For more information about RAH, please visit the website: rah.rutgers.edu	Welcome future SMLR Alumni SMLR 2009 Convocation Date: Sunday, May 16, 2009 Check-in time: 6:00 pm Class photos will be in the CAC Gym starting at 6:00 pm Ceremony begins: 7:00 pm Where: College Avenue Gym, College Avenue Campus Refreshments to follow ceremony Quick Info: Download complete Student Instuctions for Graduation CAC Gym Driving Directions Purchase Regalia from Rutgers Bookstore >>Download PDF form or Visit the Bookstore website. MLER hood color is peacock blue; MHRM hood is color dusk If you plan to attend the convocation, Complete the Response form (Note in IE8 you may have to use the Ctrl -click or right click and open in new tab) Extra announcements may be picked up at the office of your degree program. See contacts below. Photos: You can preregister your email, friends and family email addresses and Graduation Images will contact them just as soon as their photos are available for online viewing and ordering. Go to http://www.gradimages.com/Register.cfm Type in Rutgers and then Click on the School of management and Labor Relations. Contact Ellen Weber at 732-445-5973 (MHRM) or Amy Marchitto at 732-932-4252 (BALSER or MLER) Restaurants in New Brunswick
Who can participate in SMLR's Convocation Commencement?
	This ceremony will recognize and honor SMLR undergraduate (BALSER) and graduate (MHRM or MLER) master students who are receiving their degrees in the current academic year (October 2008 and January and May 2009).
Will I receive my diploma at this ceremony?
	If you are receiving a bachelor's degree, your diploma will be awarded at your undergraduate college commencement for bachelor's degree candidates. However, all undergraduate majors/minors will receive a certificate . If you are a master graduate, you will receive your diploma at this convocation. If you received your diploma (January degree), the Registrar will provide us with the envelope so that you will have something to carry across the stage. NOTE: PhD. Graduates will receive their degree at University commencement.
		College Avenue Gym 130 College Avenue College Avenue Campus CAC Gym Driving Directions
WHEN and WHERE is SMLR Commencement?
	The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 18, at 7:00 pm at the College Avenue Gym, College Avenue. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be refreshments for graduates and guests in the Annex room adjacent to the gym.
Do I need regalia and where do I purchase regalia? Should I wear my cap and gown? How do I wear my hood?
	Yes. All students are required to wear regalia which can be purchased at the Rutgers Bookstore. Rutgers University Bookstore: Ferren Mall, New Brunswick, 732/246-8448. Download PDF form or Visit the Bookstore website. PDF Flyer on HOW TO WEAR YOUR HOOD
ATTENDING THE CEREMONEY
Who may attend the ceremony?
	Any undergraduate student with a major in Labor and Employment Relations, and any graduate student in SMLR's Master's programs graduating in October 2008, January or May 2009 may attend. Your undergraduate college or graduate program will certify you for graduation if you have met all your degree requirements.
	Participation in commencement should not be construed as verification of graduation. Undergraduate students who do not expect to graduate in May, but who have completed ALL of their SMLR requirements AND are within 6 credits of completing their graduation requirements, should contactJoanna Eriksen at 732-445-5974or Amy Marchitto 732-932-8559 if they wish to participate in SMLR Commencement.
Do I have to let you know if I am attending?
	Yes, We need an accurate count of the number of students who will be attending in order to arrange for seating of graduates. Use the ON-LINE RSVP FORM or contact Ellen Weber or Amy Marchitto between April 1st and May 10th. Please do not contact the Dean's Office to reply. Complete instructions will be made available to you.
Where should I go when I get to the College Avenue Gym?
	Graduates should report to the College Avenue Gym Annex by 6:00 pm. Graduates will line up alphabetically in one of the following three groups: Undergraduates, Master Labor and Employment Relations (MLER), Master Human Resource Management (MHRM). Marshals or signs will be posted directing you to the lines for your department/program. Name cards will be distributed at tables located at the entrance to the Annex labeled BALSER, MLER, or MHRM.
May I bring guests?
	Yes. Guests should plan to be seated by 6:45 P.M. Once the processional begins at 7:00 P.M., guests will not be admitted to downstairs seating until the processional is concluded..
Are special accommodations available for disabled students or guests?
	Yes. Contact Joanne Mangels, 732-445-5996, to arrange for specific accommodations.
Will a photograher be at the ceremony?
	1. Two individual photos will be taken by the Chapell photographer. The first will be in the the first photo will be taken when you receive your diploma and the second photo will be taken after you exit the platform. All students will be contacted by Chappell Inc. photographers. Please make sure we have the most up-to-date address. There is no obligation to purchase photos. You can preregister your email, friends and family email addresses and Graduation Images will contact them just as soon as their photos are available for online viewing and ordering. Go to http://www.gradimages.com/Register.cfm Type in Rutgers and then Click on the School of management and Labor Relations. 2. Class group photos will be taken prior to the ceremony. Please be sure to arrive before 6:00 pm so you do not miss the photo.
If I need additional information about the convocation, what should I do?
	Please be sure to read this material carefully. I f you have a question that is not answered here, you may contact Ellen Weber 732-445-5973 or Amy Marchitto 732-932-4252.