Graduation Events May 9-21, 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 Monday, May 9 6 p.m. Consecration Service Cordelia A & B Dining Rooms For graduate spouses, honoring their unique contribution and personal development. All graduating couples are welcome. Dessert and childcare provided. RSVP to sarah.jackson@ asburyseminary.edu.
Tuesday, May 10 11 a.m. Awards Chapel Estes Chapel
Wednesday, May 11 11 a.m. Graduates Chapel Estes Chapel
Thursday, May 12 11 a.m. Graduates Chapel Estes Chapel
Wednesday, May 18 5:30-7:30 p.m. International Graduates’ Celebration Sherman Thomas Dining Commons For international graduates and guests. Reservations required to gcd@asburyseminary.edu.
Friday, May 20 12 p.m. Golden Graduates’ Lunch President’s Dining Room Honoring fifty-year graduates, class of 1961. 5:15 p.m. Postgraduate Studies Graduates’ Dinner Cordelia A & B Dining Rooms For Ph.D., D.Miss. and Th.M. graduates and invited guests. Childcare provided for preschool and elementary ages upon request. Meal and childcare reservations required by Friday, May 6 to patti.walker@asburyseminary.edu or 859.858.2077. 5:30 p.m. Golden Graduates’ Dinner President’s Dining Room Honoring fifty-year graduates, class of 1961.
5:30 p.m. Doctor of Ministry Graduates’ Dinner Sherman Thomas Dining Commons For D.Min. graduates and families. By invitation only. RSVP to caroline.phillips@asburyseminary. edu or 859.858.2187. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Commencement Concert McKenna Chapel The 2011 Singing Seminarians will honor graduates, their families and friends. Enjoy a wonderful evening with a variety of music. Admission is free and dress is casual.
Saturday, May 21 8:15-9:30 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal Luce Center, Asbury University Required for all graduates. Please assemble promptly to locate your assigned seat. Cap and gown not needed for rehearsal. 10 a.m. Celebration of Worship Hughes Auditorium, Asbury University Join family and friends for worship, student stories and a brief message from Dr. Timothy Tennent, President. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Graduation Picnic In honor of the graduates, come celebrate with your friends, family and faculty. A picnic lunch will be provided on the green. Please bring your own blankets. In case of rain, location will be moved to the gym. 1:15 p.m. Commencement Assembly Luce Center, Room 182, Asbury University Required for all graduates Arrive promptly for commencement lineup. Faculty will gather in designated hallway of Luce Center at 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Commencement Ceremony Luce Center, Asbury University Guest seating is not reserved. Limited handicapped parking is available; please use the front door drop-off area if needed.
Caps and gowns
Caps and gowns will be distributed at the Asbury Seminary Bookstore beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2011. The bookstore hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday and special graduation day hours of 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-5:30p.m. If you indicated on your graduation application that you will be attending the ceremony, rental academic attire is required and was ordered for you based on the information supplied on your graduation application. The academic attire rental fee will be payable to the bookstore upon pick-up of the rental regalia. If you do not have a Cokesbury account, an account can be created the day you pick up your graduation attire. The cap, gown, and hood rental is $60 plus tax for all graduates. Following graduation, please return caps, gowns, and hoods to the Seminary bookstore before 5:30 p.m. To ensure proper record keeping, be certain your name is checked off the returned list before leaving. A $20 daily fee will be charged to your Cokesbury account until the regalia is returned. If you have any questions, please contact the bookstore at 859.858.4242.
Commencement Childcare
Commencement childcare reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 11. Childcare is provided only for children of graduates and is limited to children age six and younger. To register, email sarah.jackson@asburyseminary.edu with children’s names and ages. Preregistered children may be taken to the Sherman Thomas Student Center childcare area one hour before commencement begins and should be picked up immediately after the ceremonies have concluded.
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. Please be sure to provide the Registrar’s Office with 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 degree is posted, as noted on transcript form.
Photographs
Individual professional photographs will be taken of graduates while shaking hands with the president and receiving diploma covers. Proofs will be available on the photographers website. Further instructions will be given at rehearsal.
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.