Florida Dunnam Campus Spring Commencement

Graduation Events April 29-May 14, 2011

Dear Graduate, Congratulations are in order as you come to the conclusion of your ministry preparation at Asbury Theological Seminary. Much has occurred during your journey here. Friendships have been formed, spirits have been shaped, souls have been healed and minds have been enlightened. Our God has been faithful.

May the same rugged faith that brought you to seminary take you on to higher heights and deeper depths into the heart of Jesus Christ. May the overflow of your life in God touch those you are called to serve.

This brochure provides a schedule of events surrounding graduation.

Please check the deadlines and RSVP dates for all
events listed.

God Bless,

Dr. Leslie A. Andrews, Provost

a community called

to prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world through the love of Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit and to the glory of God the Father.

Schedule of events Friday, April 29

Deadline to pick up Graduation Luncheon tickets Deadline to RSVP for May 13 Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, May 3

Prepaid Caps and gowns available 1 p.m. Graduates’ Chapel

Thursday, May 5

Deadline to reserve childcare for graduation 1 p.m. Graduates’ Chapel

Friday, May 13

Last day to pick up caps and gowns 6:30–8:30pm. Ice Cream Social Asbury Seminary Florida Room/Lounge Hosted by Asbury Seminary Alumni Office Gather one more time with fellow seniors to share special moments with friends, family and Asbury Seminary Florida Dunnam campus family. Dress is casual. Contact debi.andrews@asburyseminary. edu by April 29 to let us know how many family members are attending.

Graduation Day! Saturday, May 14 8:45–10 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal and Official Photos Required for all graduates Please assemble at Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) de Orlando, 1557 N. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32825 (just around the corner from the Seminary). You must bring your cap, gown and hood since official group photos will be

taken at this time only. Find your assigned seat as directed. After rehearsal, all graduates will receive a gift from the Alumni Office.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Graduation Luncheon Holiday Inn Select - Orlando East - UCF Area, 12125 High Tech Ave., Orlando, FL 32817 This is a ticketed event. Each graduate will receive two complimentary lunch tickets. Up to four additional tickets for graduates’ guests may be purchased at the Asbury Seminary Florida Business Office for $24.50 per adult and $12 per child. For additional tickets beyond six you may sign up on a waiting list. The deadline for collecting your free tickets and for purchasing additional tickets is Friday, April 29.

1-2 p.m. Open House Asbury Seminary Florida Dunnam Campus This event is for ALL graduates, relatives and friends. It will be a great opportunity to show your family and friends where you have been studying for the last few years. (No food or snacks will be provided.)

2:15 p.m. Commencement Assembly Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) de Orlando Required for all graduates Be at Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) de Orlando, 1557 N. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32825 at 2:15 p.m. sharp for commencement lineup.

3 p.m. Commencement Ceremony Iglesia Cristiana (Discipulos de Cristo) de Orlando (just around the corner from the Seminary).

Caps and Gowns

Caps and gowns will be available through José Hernández, in the Administration area, from Tuesday, May 3, until noon on Friday, May 13. Gown rental is $63.60 including tax for graduate students and doctoral students. Gown rental is required for graduates attending commencement. Gowns will be distributed upon receipt of payment. Checks must be in

by April 29 and must be made out to Cokesbury. Gowns must be returned to José before leaving the church following graduation. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Jose at 407.482.7500 or email jose.hernandez@asburyseminary.edu.

Commencement Childcare

Childcare reservations for commencement must be made by Thursday, May 5. If childcare is needed, contact steve.gober@asburyseminary.edu with your reservation. Childcare is limited to children age six and younger.

Diplomas

Actual diplomas will not be in your folders at commencement. When all grades are entered and records are cleared, degrees will be posted to transcripts and diplomas mailed. Please allow four to six weeks’ processing time from the end of the term in which you graduate, and be sure to provide the Registrar’s Office a current address.

Grades

Grades will be posted as soon as they are submitted and may be accessed through oneATS. Grades will not be released over the phone or by fax. Official transcripts must be requested in writing with an original signature through the Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts may be requested in advance and held until the degree is posted, as noted on the transcript form.

Photographs

Individual professional photographs will be taken of graduates. Proofs will be available online after May 18 at www.gotojenadamsphoto.com using password “asbury”.

Information Services

Seminary graduates will automatically be transitioned to the Alumni version of oneATS and retain their Seminary email addresses. The ATLAS library database will continue to be offered as a resource for research needs. Please contact information.commons@asburyseminary.edu if you have any questions.

Attendance is required at both rehearsal and commencement unless the graduate has notified the registrar in writing that their degree will be received in absentia. If you have any questions, please email registrar@asburyseminary.edu.