Fall Commencement
- Friday, Dec 18, 2009, 10am
- Athletic Building
Tickets will be distributed to participating graduates only (photo ID required) in Registrar’s Office, 121 Sutherland. Dates to pick up tickets:
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Dec 7-10, 8am-7pm, or Dec 11, 9am-5pm
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Each graduate will receive six tickets.
Diplomas - You will receive a letter from the University Registrar displaying your name as it will appear on the diploma. If your name is incorrect, file a Request for Name Change Form. Contact Betty Mason in the Registrar’s Office with problems.
Regalia - Students participating in the academic procession and ceremony MUST wear a cap and gown. Cap and gowns (approximately $23) must be ordered through the Penn State Abington Bookstore. It is your responsibility to pick up your cap and gown in the bookstore during finals week. Visit or call the Bookstore (215-881-7415) for further information. Policy related to Honors Recognition, Regalia and Ornamentation at Commencement
Class Rings - Announcements Information about class rings and announcements/invitations is available at www.jostens.com, or visit or call the Bookstore (215-881-7415).
Flowers will be available for purchase at Commencement Ceremony or are available to be pre-ordered online.
T-Shirts will be available for purchase at the Pennsylvania State University - Abington College Commencement Ceremony or are available for pre-order online.
Speaker - Lisa Nutter
Lisa Johnson Nutter is President of Philadelphia Academies, Inc., a non-profit youth development organization that works in Philadelphia’s public high schools to provide career-based learning experiences that motivate young people to stay engaged in school and that create supportive networks for them in the real world.
Lisa Nutter with Fall 2009 graduating seniors. Pictured (l-r), Tracey Whitfield, Tfelane Hall, Chavonna Joi Holiday, Nutter, Demetria Mavroudis, Ed Yingling, Jacquelyn Suchodolski, Georgia Christogianni, and Suneela John.
Post Ceremony Reception in Lares Building | free, but online registration required.
Commencement Contacts:
Registrar, Joan Raudenbush
Graduation Coordinator, Betty Mason
