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Frequently Asked Questions
Ceremony
- What time does the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day begin?
- How long will the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day last?
Guests
- Do guests need tickets to attend the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
- Is there a limit on the number of graduates' guests who can attend the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
- Is there a limit on the number of graduates' guests who can attend the individual Department Ceremonies on Commencemnt Day?
- Can you recommend hotels/motels near The College of New Jersey for out of town guests?
- Can you recommend any restaurants near The College of New Jersey?
- Will there be handicap seating areas for individuals with physical disabilities at the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day ?
- Will there be a sign language interpreter?
- Where do (specific) graduates sit?
Students
- I have finished all the requirements for graduation. How do I make sure I am on the list for graduation?
- How do I order my cap and gown and can I keep it?
- I am unable to pick up my cap and gown during the designated hours that the bookstore is open. Can I send someone to pick it up for me?
- Where can I order personalized commencement announcements, diploma frames, and commencement commemorative items?
- Will there be an opportunity to get photos with faculty and/or the dean of my school on Commencement Day?
- When will I get my diploma?
- How do I join The College of New Jersey Alumni Association?
- Can I participate in Commencement if I have outstanding financial obligations?
- I graduated last December. Is there any way I can get a tassel with my graduation year on it?
- Will honors cords, ribbons or pins be provided with my academic regalia?
General
Ceremony
Q. What time does the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day begin?
A. In addition to the morning and afternoon individual Department Ceremonies, the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day begins at 11:00 A.M. in Lions' Stadium. Graduates are asked to begin lining up, in cap and gown, by 10:00 A.M. on C Street. C Street is the road that runs behind Travers/Wolfe and the Recreation Center.
The times and locations of the individual Department Ceremonies are available via the Department Ceremonies portion of this web site.
Q. How long will the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day last?
A. The Main Ceremony on Commencement Day lasts approximately one hour.
Guests
Q. Do guests need tickets to attend the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
A. No. Passes are required for special needs seating at the Main Ceremony only. Please refer to the Accessibility portion of this web site for further details.
Q. Is there a limit on the number of graduate's guests who can attend the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
A. There is no limit to the number of guests who can attend the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day in Lions' Stadium.
Q. Is there a limit on the number of graduate's guests who can attend the individual Department Ceremonies on Commencement Day?
A. Guests do not need tickets to attend the individual Department Ceremonies on Commencement Day but each graduate is limited to three guests. If you have questions or require further information on an individual Department Ceremony, please contact the dean or department chair. The telephone numbers for schools and departments can be found on the Important Phone Number portion of this web site.
Q. Can you recommend hotels/motels near The College of New Jersey for out of town guests?
A. Listing of local accommodations.
Q. Can you recommend any restaurants near The College of New Jersey?
A. Listing of local Restaurants.
Q. Will there be special needs seating areas for individuals with physical disabilities at the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
A. Yes, reserved seating is available at the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day. One guest from the same party may accompany the disabled person. Reservations for these seats must be requested in writing. To obtain passes for this reserved section, please contact:
The College of New Jersey
Conference & Meeting Services
Brower Student Center
Suite 230
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718.
Attention: Dana Matlock
Telephone: 609-771-2264
Email: cms@tcnj.edu
When submitting your request, please include the name of the graduate, if the guest is in a wheelchair, a contact telephone number and the home address where the seating passes are to be mailed.
Requests must be made in writing and must be received no later than April, 25, 2008. Passes will be mailed to you two weeks prior to Commencement.
Please contact your graduate's department for special provisions that you may require at the individual department ceremony. Contact numbers are listed in the left hand column under the "Important Phone Numbers" section of this web site.
Q. Will there be a sign language interpreter at the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
A. Yes, a sign language interpreter will be present at the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day.
To arrange for special needs seating at the Main Ceremony, please contact:
The College of New Jersey
Conference & Meeting Services
Brower Student Center
Suite 230
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718.
Attention: Dana Matlock
Telephone: 609-771-2264
Email: cms@tcnj.edu
When submitting your request, please include the name of the graduate, if the guest is in a wheelchair, a contact telephone number and the home address where the seating passes are to be mailed.
Requests must be made in writing and must be received no later than April, 25, 2008. Passes will be mailed to you two weeks prior to Commencement.
If you have the need for special accommodations at a Department Ceremony, please make this request through the Office of Differing Abilities.
The College of New Jersey
Office of Differing Abilities
PO Box 7718
Ewing, New Jersey 08628-0718
Attention: TerriYamiolkowski
Telephone: 609-771-2571
Email: yamiolko@tcnj.edu
Q. Where do (specific) graduates sit at the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day?
A. Graduates will be seated by school in the front rows of chairs facing the stage in the stadium.
The Main Ceremony stadium diagram is posted on this site as are the locations and times of the individual Department Ceremonies.
Students
Q. I have finished all the requirements for graduation. How do I make sure I am on the list for graduation?
A. You must apply for graduation via TESS. If you have applied on-line via TESS, you are on the list. If you did not apply on-line, call Records and Registration at (609) 771-2647.
Q. How do I order my cap and gown and can I keep it?
A. All registered graduates on the list can pick up their caps and gowns at the TCNJ Bookstore beginning April 7, 2008 with an active, current student I.D. And yes, your academic regalia is yours to keep.
Q. I am unable to pick up my cap and gown during the designated hours that the bookstore is open. Can I send someone to pick it up for me?
A. Yes, but the person picking up the cap and gown must have the graduate’s I.D. card.
Q. Where can I order personalized commencement announcements, diploma frames, and commencement commemorative items?
A. All commencement related memorabilia will be available at the TCNJ Bookstore. Visit the website at http://tcnj.bkstore.com for complete information.
Q. Will there be an opportunity to get photos with faculty and/or the dean of my school on Commencement Day?
A. Yes, at the individual Department Ceremonies.
Q. When will I get my diploma?
A. Diplomas will be mailed to your permanent residence by the end of July.
Q. How do I join The College of New Jersey Alumni Association?
A. Contact Development and Alumni Affairs at 609-771-2393
Q. Can I participate in Commencement if I have outstanding financial obligations?
A. NO! You will not receive your diploma or transcripts if you have any outstanding financial obligations. (This includes complying with the necessary student loan exit interviews.)
Q. I graduated last December. Is there any way I can get a tassel with my graduation year on it?
A. Tassels from the previous year's graduation will be available to purchase at the bookstore. Contact them directly at 609.637.5001.
Q. Will honors cords, ribbons or pins be provided with my academic regalia?
A. No. You must contact your honor society regarding any special honors regalia.
General
Q. . Is the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day simulcast and on the radio?
A. Yes. The Main Ceremony on Commencement Day can be heard on WTSR 91.3 FM. In addition, an indoor location at the Brower Student Center will provide a simulcast of the Main Ceremony on Commencement Day.
Q. I have other questions - who do I call?
A. Please refer to the Important Phone Numbers page to determine who to contact.
