Special Events

Sunday, May 6, 2012
The Bank of Kentucky Center
Ceremony Start Time: 7:30 p.m.

The Bank of Kentucky Center doors will open at 7:00 p.m. on May 6. 
Please note that entry will not be permitted before 7:00 p.m.

The commencement ceremony should conclude by 8:45 p.m. 
Tickets are not required for the ceremony.

UPDATE: Construction Information
Graduate Line Up
Reception
Academic Apparel
Parking and Directions
Guest Information and Seating
Disabled Guests
Arena Policies
Distribution of Diplomas
University Obligations
Photography
Contact Information



 

GRADUATE LINE UP

Line up for the commencement processional will take place on the plaza in front of the University Center.  Graduates are asked to arrive at the assembly area by 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. 

In the graduate assembly area, each graduate should pick up their name card that indicates placement in the line of graduates.  After taking your position in the line of march, remain in place and keep your name card.  The processional to The Bank of Kentucky Center will depart between 7:00 and 7:15 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather, the graduate and faculty lineup will be moved to The Bank of Kentucky Center.  Please check http://commencement.nku.edu for updates as they become available.

The name card obtained at assembly will be handed in upon reaching the stage during the conferring of degrees.  Student marshals, dressed in gold gowns, will direct graduates at appropriate times during the ceremony. 

The entire ceremony is expected to last approximately one and a quarter hours so please share this information with your guests and plan accordingly.

Personal property should not be left in the assembly area.  Neither Northern Kentucky University nor The Bank of Kentucky Center can be responsible for lost or stolen articles.

If you do not plan to attend the ceremony, please notify Jenny Young at youngj3@nku.edu or (859) 572-5344 by May 4, 2012.

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RECEPTION

There will be a reception hosted by NKU Chase College of Law and the Chase Alumni Association for 2012 graduates and their families from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on the plaza outside the second floor of Chase College of Law.  Please RSVP to James Henegar at henegarj@nku.edu or (859) 572-7561. 

In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be moved to The Bank of Kentucky Center conference room.  Please check http://commencement.nku.edu for updates as they become available.

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ACADEMIC APPAREL

Each graduate should have already purchased their academic apparel at the NKU Bookstore/Grad Finale.  Regalia will be ready for pick up at the Bookstore beginning April 23, 2012.

Each degree candidate must have a cap, gown and tassel.  Students graduating with honors (GPA of 3.15 or higher, based on fall semester grades) will receive an Honors cord to wear with their apparel.  These cords will be passed out during graduate line up.

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PARKING AND DIRECTIONS

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has notified NKU of road work for the Revive the Drive Interstate Project near campus.  Motorists should be aware of possible delays and/or lane closures.  For more information on routes affected please visit the Revive the Drive homepage. 

Commencement parking is available free of charge in all surface lots and garages on campus on May 6. Disabled parking is available on all levels of the Welcome Center Garage located across the street from the arena.  

For directions to Northern Kentucky University visit the Campus Maps and Directions page.

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GUEST INFORMATION AND SEATING

Guests should enter The Bank of Kentucky Center through the event level doors located at the end of the pedestrian bridge coming from the Welcome Center Garage.  Doors to the arena will not be open for early admittance so plan to arrive at or after 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are not required for the ceremony.  Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis. 

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DISABLED GUESTS

Disabled guests and graduates may be dropped off in front of The Bank of Kentucky Center at the circle drive off the Nunn Drive entrance to campus.  You will be directed to the elevator which will take you to the appropriate level in the arena.

Disabled parking is available on all levels of the Welcome Center Garage located across the street from the arena.  Accessible seating is available in the last row of certain sections on the Concourse level for disabled guests.  

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ARENA POLICIES

No cans, bottles, coolers or other similar containers will be allowed in the arena.  No food or beverages may be brought into the arena.  Random security checks will be performed by arena security staff at all gates.  Be aware that all large bags, camera bags and diaper bags are subject to search.  The Bank of Kentucky Center management reserves the right to make the final determination on prohibited items.  For more information on The Bank of Kentucky Center visit The Bank of Kentucky Center website.

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DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS

Diplomas will be available for pick up in the Registrar's Office in Nunn Hall, room 317 after June 25, 2012.  Questions concerning diplomas should be directed to the Registrar's Office at (859) 572-5344.

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UNIVERSITY OBLIGATIONS

Your diploma or bar certification forms cannot be released until all obligations to the University have been paid or completed, including money due to the Bursar's Office and unreturned library materials.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographs of graduates will be taken by a professional photographer from GradImages during the ceremony.  Order information and proofs will be sent to you by the photographer within three to five days after commencement.  Pictures may be ordered online at www.gradimages.com, by phone or by mail.  For more information please call 1-800-261-2576 or email service@gradimages.com. 

GradImages is also offering a special $5 discount on orders of $25 or more when graduates register their email address prior to graduation.  Visit the GradImages Pre-Event Registration page to take advantage of this offer.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information on the Chase College of Law Commencement, please contact Jenny Young at (859) 572-5344 or youngj3@nku.edu.

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Getting to NKU

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