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Commencement: Special Info for January Graduates - New Alumnae, Class of 2012

The 124th Commencement at Mills College will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Every student who plans to graduate, or receive a credential or certificate, in January or May 2012 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

 Mills College Office of Alumnae Relations and the Alumnae Association of Mills College cordially invite you to attend the Winter Celebration for New Alumnae. This is a celebration in honor of undergraduate and graduate students completing their academic requirements in Fall 2011, and to celebrate the beginning of their lives as Mills College alumnae from the class of 2012. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Rothwell Center Student Union. Questions regarding this event should be directed to Caitlin McGarty at cmcgarty@mills.edu or 510.430.2123.

Information Packet Update 

Mills does not distribute hard copy Commencement packets. All of the information regarding Commencement is either in this document or will be sent to students electronically. Please check back with this website and read your Mills email periodically for updated information.

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: 11/10/11