Cap and Gowns
Please go to the Bookstore IMMEDIATELY if you have not already submitted a form to order your cap and gown. Late fees will be charged beginning April 25, 2008. Cap and gowns can be picked up at the bookstore beginning May 1, 2008.



Calendar of Events

Graduation Practice
Wednesay, May 7, 2008
4:00 p.m. in the Mabee Fieldhouse
All Bachelor and Master Degree candidates participating in the commencement exercises are REQUIRED to attend this practice session.

Avila Sending Ceremony and Reception
Friday, May 9, 2008
7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fieldhouse
(NEW LOCATION, moved from Goppert Theatre to Mabee Fieldhouse)
Students will line up in the Whitfield Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.  Dress is business casual.  Ties and skirts are preferred for students, but not required.  Students do not wear caps and gowns to the sending ceremony.  

Please limit your guests to four.  This ceremony is to recognize, celebrate our Mission and Values, and to bless and send our graduates of 2008.  We ask that all Bachelor and Master Degree candidates plan to attend this ceremony designed to give special honor to your achievement. A reception will follow the 30 minute ceremony.

Reservations are due by April 22, 2008:  Please make your reservations in the Student Affairs Office in the Marian Center during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Monday – Friday or by e-mail susan.sherry@avila.edu.   

Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2008
11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
All students participating in Commencement should be at the church by 10:00 a.m. and report to Room 2207 on the upper level.  More information will be given at Graduation Practice.
No limit on the amount of guests.  For those planning dinners, parties, etc. after graduation, please allow 1 ½ to 2 hours for the ceremony.)



Graduation Fee
A non-refundable graduation application fee of $100.00 is to be paid by all graduating seniors and graduate students who will complete their degree in December 2007or after. The graduation fee will automatically be billed to your student account when you submit your degree application to the Registration and Student Records Office.

Students completing degree requirements by August 15, 2008 may participate in the May 2008 ceremony provided they have nine (9) or fewer credit hours to complete during the summer.  A June or August graduation date as appropriate must be requested in writing.

Participation in the May Commencement Ceremony does not signify completion of a degree or graduation.  You will receive a letter when you have completed all degree requirements and your degree has been conferred.  If you do not receive a letter within 60 days after you finish all requirements, contact the Registrar immediately at 816-501-2410.

Be sure to keep your mailing address/es current via your Campus Web account until you recieve your diploma.