Engineering Recognition Ceremony The Engineering Recognition Ceremony celebrates the imminent graduation of College of Engineering and Applied Science bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students. It is held twice a year (May and December), the evening before the University-wide Commencement.  At the Engineering Recognition Ceremony, graduates are recognized individually by name and take the traditional walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover.  Graduating students are invited to participate in either one or both graduation events. The information below pertains to the Engineering Recognition Ceremony only. For information regarding University Commencement click here. Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Time: Report to Macky Auditorium no earlier than 7:15 p.m. and no later than 7:30 p.m. (the procession will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.). Dress: BS and MS candidates are encouraged to wear a cap and gown; however, you may wear business attire if you wish. Undergraduates wearing regalia should have their tassel on the right; all grad students should wear their tassel on the left. Ph.D. candidates MUST be in academic regalia; carry your hood, do not wear it. Information about purchase or rental of academic regalia may be found on the University Commencement web site. Place: Macky Auditorium Bachelors and Masters candidates refer to the list below for your meeting place. Guests should not accompany the candidates to their assembly area.  East Foyer - Balcony West Foyer - Balcony Aerospace Engineering   Electrical Engineering Applied Math Engineering   Electrical & Computer Engineering  Architectural Engineering  Engineering Management Chemical Engineering   Engineering Physics Civil Engineering  Environmental Engineering  Computer Science Mechanical Engineering   Interdisciplinary Telecommunications    When you arrive at your designated foyer, pick up your preprinted name card. You will give this to the reader on stage during the ceremony. Our Engineering Ambassadors will line you up by academic degree program for the processional, Masters first, then Bachelors. Do not leave any personal items in the balcony area during the ceremony. Ph.D. candidates and their advisors (in academic regalia) will assemble in the 2nd floor west foyer balcony area only. Candidates are to check in and pick up your preprinted name card so that you can give it to the reader on stage. Put on your academic regalia prior to your procession, but carry your hood as you will be hooded by your faculty advisor or other faculty during the ceremony. Guests should not accompany candidates to this assembly area. Processional: The processional will begin with the PhD’s, then the Masters and Bachelors candidates. Ambassadors will lead you into the auditorium and direct you to fill the east section of the main floor, one row at a time. Next, the faculty, College guests, and platform party will enter and proceed to the stage. Family and friends should use the center south (main) entrance of Macky Auditorium. Please note:  the doors will not open before 7:15 p.m.  The balcony will not be opened for seating.  Family and friends SHOULD NOT accompany students to the balcony. Ushers will be available if there are questions. Ph.D. candidates will be hooded by their advisors. Your advisor should line up in front and sit next to you. At the top of the stage steps, hand your card to the reader and stop at the mark before reaching the Dean on the stage. After your name is read, your advisor will hood you. Masters and Bachelors candidates will be directed by an usher to form a line to the stage. When you reach the stage stairs, follow the directions of the usher and staff at the stage; proceed up the steps and hand your card to the reader. Cross the stage as your name is read, and then return to your seat as directed by the ushers. A professional photographer will be present. The photographer will contact you directly about purchasing these optional photographs. To assist the photographer, please do not fold your name card. This Recognition Ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please remain in your seat until all the graduates have been recognized and until the platform party has exited the stage. We would like to announce your name correctly. Please come to the Dean’s Office no later than November 14th and fill out a pronunciation slip. Contact the Dean’s office if you have any questions at 303-492-5071.