| DEAR PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF GRADUATES: | |
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You will soon receive a print copy of our Guide for Graduates and Their Families via U.S. mail. In the meantime, I would like to share some tips and reminders that may help you and your family plan for a smooth and memorable Commencement Weekend.
Sincerely, |
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| COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS |
| In late March, graduating students will receive access to a personalized electronic invitation they can send to family and friends. Personalized printed announcements or invitations are available through the Boston College Bookstore and can be ordered by calling 800–433–0296 or through www.cbgrad.balfour.com. |
| HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS |
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If you haven’t yet made hotel reservations for Commencement Weekend, we urge you to do so as soon as possible. While there are many hotels close to Boston College, there are also numerous colleges and universities that will be holding their commencements on the same weekend. For a comprehensive list of area hotels, please go to www.bc.edu/hotels. |
| PARKING ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY |
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Families and guests of graduates who attend Commencement Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, May 20, may park on Lower Campus in any designated space, or in either the Beacon Street or Commonwealth Avenue garages. With close to 20,000 people expected to attend Commencement Exercises on Monday, May 21, you can expect heavy traffic while traveling to and from campus. Please allow for ample travel time, and make plans to park in designated spaces on Lower Campus. Two satellite sites, one on the Brighton Campus and another at Newton Campus, are also available for BC parking on May 21. A shuttle bus service will run between the satellite lots and several campus locations. |
| GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES |
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On Commencement Day, accessible parking and reserved seating is available for our guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Parking will be available in the Beacon Street Garage. To gain access, you must have a state-issued disabled placard or license plate. If you do not, you may request a special Commencement Day parking pass. Seating will be available in Alumni Stadium at both end zones on the mezzanine level with accessible seating tickets. To reserve accessible seating tickets and/or a special Commencement Day parking pass, please go to www.bc.edu/commencement and complete the online form available in mid-April. |
| ALUMNI STADIUM SECURITY |
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To ease and encourage the efficient flow of guests in and out of Alumni Stadium, attendees will not be permitted to carry luggage, backpacks, briefcases, large bags, and wrapped gifts into stadium or any of the respective school diploma ceremony sites. We suggest that you leave these items in your car or your student’s room. Normal-sized handbags, purses, clear bags, and camera bags will be subject to inspection. |
| IMPORTANT CONTACTS |
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Commencement Office 617–552–4330 Office of Student Services Academic, Financial, and Auxiliary Services Information about the student’s status in fulfilling degree requirements, student financial accounts, and transcripts/records 617–552–3300 or 800–294–0294 Office of Residential Life 617–552–3060 Student Programs Office 617–552–3492 Boston College Bookstore 617–552–0900 or 800–978–0978 Boston College Police 617–552–4444 for emergencies 617–552–4440 for general inquiries |
| COMMENCEMENT 2018 CALENDAR |
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Sunday, May 20 9:30 a.m. ROTC Commissioning
10:00 a.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Alumni Legacy Breakfast
12:00 noon Baccalaureate Mass
1:30 p.m. Parent/Graduate Reception
2:00 p.m. Carroll School of Management Awards Ceremony
3:00 p.m. Connell School of Nursing Senior Convocation
3:00 p.m. Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony
3:00 p.m. Lynch School of Education Awards Ceremony
5:00 p.m. Graduate Nurses’ Association Commencement Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 21 9:05 a.m. Academic Procession and University Commencement
12:00 noon Individual School/College Diploma Ceremonies |
