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Commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2012! 

CommencementThe 124th Commencement at Mills College will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. With this ceremony the College recognizes the achievements of its students and confers upon them the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a Mills degree. The dignity and customs of this historic ceremony are rooted in medieval times, when colleges and universities developed methods and standards for marking progress in knowledge and professionalism.

In keeping with this tradition, the Mills Commencement ceremony will begin on Holmgren Meadow promptly at 9:45 am and end at approximately 12:00 pm, with an academic procession of Mills graduating students, alumnae/i, faculty, Trustees, the President's Cabinet, and honored guests. The program will include remarks by President Alecia A. DeCoudreaux, the Commencement address, other speeches, the conferring of degrees, and awarding of honorary degrees.

The traditional strawberry and champagne reception for graduating students, alumnae/i, faculty, and guests, held on the Art Museum Meadow, will follow the Commencement ceremony.

General Information

Each year, the Commencement organizing committee, acting in an advisory capacity to the President, plans this academic ceremony to maintain the traditions of the College and ensure that everything will run smoothly at this most important event of the College year.

The purpose of these web pages is to guide you through the necessary steps needed in order to be prepared for this exciting and memorable occasion. Please read through these pages carefully to ensure that you have fulfilled all requirements so you can obtain your diploma and, if desired, participate in the Commencement ceremony. These pages are updated frequently, so please check back, as needed.

NOTE: If you have comments or questions, address them to Linda Northcott unless directed to someone else.

Linda Northcott, Director of College Events, Mills College Events Office, Sage Hall 124, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94613, 510.430.2100, lln@mills.edu

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: 1/23/12