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Commencement: Special Info for January Graduates - New Alumnae, Class of 2010

The 122nd Commencement at Mills College will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Every student who plans to graduate, or receive a credential or certificate, in January or May 2010 is encouraged to participate in the Commencement ceremonies. All of the information concerning Commencement is pertinent to all graduates, whether January or May.

January grads should be aware of:

Preparing to leave:

Reception for Students Graduating Mid-Year

All January graduates are invited to attend the Winter Celebration for New Alumnae. This reception is held to honor the culmination of your times as a Mills student and the beginning of your life as an alumnae. It will be held in the Mills College Art Museum on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. If you would like to attend, kindly respond by November 24, 2009, to Caitlin McGarty at 510.430.2123 or email cmcgarty@mills.edu . Please include the names of no more than four guests.

Information Packet 

A Commencement packet will be mailed to all graduating students in early April. Please keep your mailing address current with the College so that we can reach you with this important information.

Commencement Overview

General Information
January Grads
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
What to Wear
Private Parties on Campus
Guestrooms/Hotels

Contact Information

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