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Commencement: Checklist 

November

November 1
Undergraduate Application for Graduation due.

Petition for candidacy due for master's or doctoral degrees to be conferred May 2012.

November 29
5:30 pm Winter Celebration for New Alumnae, Student Union. For all students graduating in January 2012.

November 30
Master's theses and doctoral dissertations for degrees to be conferred January 2012 are due in the library.

December

December 5
All exit material for student loan deferral and repayment should be completed for students graduating in January 2012.

December 14
11:30 am Final meal at Founders Commons for students living in the residence halls.

12:00 pm Residence Halls close.

12:00 pm Computing labs close.

December 17
January graduates living in the Underwood Apartments, Courtyard Townhouses, Ross House, Larsen House, or Prospect Hill must vacate their residences by 12:00 pm.

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January

February

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March

March 6
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11:30 am - 1 pm on Suzanne Adams Plaza in Rothwell Center. Rain location is Student Union. If you have questions about anything involving graduating from Mills, they either can be answered at this event or you'll find out who to contact for further information. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend.

March 28
Senior speech submission due. Submit to classof2012@mills.edu.

April

April 2
First day to reserve an on-campus after-Commencement party location. Only outdoor locations are available. 

April 11
Nominations and self-nominations for the Graduate Speaker at Commencement 2012 are due.  Submit the speechproposal to provost@mills.edu.

April 20
Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations for degrees to be conferred May 2012 are due the library.

April 30
Deadline for making arrangements for disabled guests for Commencement. Contact Melanie Paulina in the College Events Office via email at mpaulina@mills.edu.  Please include your name, contact information, type of disability, and number of guests who require special arrangements. Special arrangements are not confirmed until she has responded to your request.

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May

May 1 - 11
Academic regalia ordered online is available for pick up and payment from the Mills College Bookstore.

May 5 - 13
Students who received the Federal Perkins Loan and/or the Mills College Loan should go to the M Center to complete the required forms that include information on loan deferment and loan repayment

May 11
12:00 pm Rehearsal Lunch for all graduating students who participate in Commencement rehearsal - Rothwell Center Student Union.

1:30 pm Mandatory College Senior Survey must be completed by seniors - Lisser Theatre.

2:00 pm Mandatory Commencement rehearsal—Lisser Theatre.

4:30 pm Baccalaureate—Chapel

May 12
This is your graduation date if all requirements are fulfilled at the end of Spring 2012 semester. Your degree will be recorded no later than July 15.

9:00 am Candidates line up to march—Mills Oval

9:45 am Commencement Ceremony—Holmgren Meadow

12:30 pm (start time approximate)–1:30 pm Champagne & Strawberry Reception—Art Museum Meadow

May 13
10:30 am Final meal in Founders for students graduating in May 2010.

12:00 pm Computing labs close.

12:00 pm Residence Halls close. All students must vacate at this time.

May 16
Storage unit containers must be picked up by company.

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Commencement Overview

General Information
January Grads
Important Updates
Weekend Activity Schedule

Academic Requirements
Final Exam/Theses
Graduation Application
Conferral of Degree
Transfer Credit Deadline
Incomplete Deadline
Failing Last Semester Course
Diplomas
Honors and Awards

Financial Requirements
Financial Obligations
Mandatory Exit Loan Counseling

Preparing to Leave
Senior Survey
Yearbooks
Expiration of Computing Accounts
Library Deadlines
Health Insurance after Degree Completion
Resident Checkout
Returning Keys
Storage Units
Checklist

Preparing for the Commencement Ceremony
Announcements
Academic Regalia
Student Speakers
Rehearsal
Walking Cards

You and Your Guests
Weekend Meal Service
Seating Tickets
Disability Needs
Parking
Photographing Commencement
Flowers
What to Wear
Private Parties on Campus
Guestrooms/Hotels
Family and Friends Invitation Coming Soon

Contact Information

College Events
Sage Hall 147
P: 510.430.3230
E: events@mills.edu
F: 510.430.3244

Last Updated: 1/31/12