PENNSTATE

Academic Prograrls Ofice of thc Assrrciate Dean Collcse ofEngineering The Pennsylvania Srare University l0l Hammond Building Univcrsity Park. PA 16802 1400
81,1-1t63 3064

Fax: 814 863,4749

coe@engr.psu.edu

h(prl/www.engr.psu.cdu

March 9, 2012

Dear Graduating Senior:

of your. studies at Penn State represents a significant achievement. The College of ng wlll be conductlng.rts_ lormal commencement exercise on May 4. 2012. This program will allow the College to give individual recognition to Engineering students and- allows you to haie ipersonal lnvolvemenl ln tne graduatton ceremony.
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Our goal is to have a cornmencement that is memorable and a genuine source ofpride not only to you, but to parents, families, and friends. Commencement is a timE when we formaliy recognize youi academic achievemen(s. It is a time both to reflect on the past and to anticipale the friture. "l,et us conduct lhe Engineering commencement wirh the dignity and meaning that is a penn State tradition.

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The. Engineering _commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 4,2012, ar g:00 p.m. in the Bryce Jordan Center. Please arrive by 7.p.ln. Y6ur guests may sit on the uppir or lower levels. ind the graduites will sit in the chairs on the floor and should be ieated by ?:30 p.m. T'iikets are not."quiiLJ.

Using the.czrd received at check-in. each graduare will be recognized by name and will process across the slage. .Diplomas will be mailed approximately four to six wee[s after lraduation to yori ho11i" address or e.Lion diploma mailing .addre_ss. Our expectation is that the ceremon! will be coniplered by I0:00 p.m. we nave crealed a webslte al http://www.engr.psu.edu/graduation_nomenclator to help insure that namei are announced correctly. It lets you tell us howyour name should be pronounced.' If you are concerned aDout pronunclallon, make a recordirg of_yourself saying your firsl and last name only. at lease twice, and as a .wav or 'mp3 file. to thC weSsite. If y6u -hive difficutty with rhis p.oid.,'. pt."t. e-mail Dr. Yp,l"1q,it Jonn wtse (our nomenclator) at jcwl40@psu.edu.

recorded. Guests are welcomed to bring their own hand-held video devices that can be used from their seats. Only graduates are permitted' on the event floor area. Photographers from _GradlmagesrM. will be at conimEncement.to tai<e photographi oi student.s is they individually approach, cross and exit the stage. You will be receiving an imalt r?gaiainjyo.rr pr"ferenc"i.
f.alking_for students, families and guests_will be available in Stadium West,.Jordan East, and Orange E (near 'ii Shields Burlding) lots. is n6 fee lor parking. Parking for guesrs wiih Ji."ui;iiirtabte in rhe ^There (urange L). sludents should enler via Portal l5 (berween gares B & C). parents ralKl nF, Lot "foYnoers. gate A.. B. .C..,or.D.. ONLY guests with disabiliries are t-o be dropped off at rhe 3i9._C]i"_:t.-:l9ild :lter Founders Koom entrance. searing is limited to the guest with disabilities and one other person. Guests with disabilities should arrive an hour early to avoid thE last-minure rush. Guests snoutJiileiro guesr searlns "C""ii? *t,FlPi4.q9PT:!!q!!s!!p:]r..d-q. Studeits should meet lheir families ourside oi rn" ery." l;ta"ri
Penn State encourages graduates with disabilities to panicipate in its commencemenl

Commencement ceremonies are not

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ceremonres. lt is verv ,nut gfaduates notrty Jamie Whilehead in the Dean's Office ar 8l4-863-3750 by Friday. Apnl 2d. lTPg".Xll lull.tl they antlclpate needing any type of special accommodations or have questions about acc'essibility.
In closing, I wish to offer my sincere congratulations to you on this significant occasion.
Sincerelv.

Ao^t tA Llartu.\ay
David N. Wormley
Dean
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