Information for Faculty

What is the date of Commencement?

Friday, May 9, 2008

What is the location of Commencement?

Hill Auditorium
825 North University
Ann Arbor, MI

What is the time schedule for Commencement?

2:00 p.m. Graduates and Faculty arrive at Hill for robing and lining up for the processional

2:15 p.m. Doors to Hill open to the public

2:55 p.m. All guests to be seated

3:00 p.m. Processional begins with ceremony following

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. APPROXIMATE end time of ceremony

Dean’s Reception immediately following ceremony

What is the attire for faculty participating in Commencement?

Academic dress (cap and gown) is required for faculty participating in the graduation ceremony. If you plan to participate and have not already submitted your cap and gown order, please go to the following link http://www.med.umich.edu/medschool/osp/grad_cap_gown.htm and complete and submit the online form or contact Paula Meyer at paumeyer@umich.edu or 763-7981. We will need this information on or before March 28, 2008. The Medical School will pay the rental fee for the cap, gown and hood.

How will faculty get their Commencement attire and where should it be returned?

The Office of Student Programs will arrange to transport all faculty graduation regalia to Hill Auditorium the day of Commencement unless you call and make other arrangements. All attire should be returned following the Commencement Ceremony. There will be a designated place to leave attire at Hill.

When does faculty need to arrive at Hill and where do they need to go to robe?

Participating faculty should be at Hill Auditorium on Friday, May 9th at 2:00 p.m. to robe and line up for the processional. Please enter at the East side of Hill and go down one level (look for signs directing you to the correct location). Your cap and gown will already be at Hill and staff will be available to help with robing.

Is there a rehearsal for Commencement?

There will not be any rehearsal for this ceremony. Instructions for the processional, seating, etc. will be given to participants when they arrive at Hill for the Commencement Ceremony on May 9th.

Who is the Commencement Speaker?

This year we are pleased to have as our guest speaker Dr. Atul Gawande.

What/When/Where is the Deans Reception and are tickets required?

The Dean’s Reception is an informal reception honoring the 2008 graduates of the Medical School. It will take place immediately following the Commencement Ceremony, outside of Hill under the tents. All graduates, their guests and faculty are invited. No RSVP nor ticket is required.

What about parking?

The parking structures on Palmer, Thayer and Fletcher will be open to park for free after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9th and will remain open through the evening (Parking Structure Map). Handicap parking is available in all of these structures. If you are parking on the street, you must pay the parking meters as that is enforced by the city of Ann Arbor.