2008 Woodie Awards
Graduation event begins finale for seniors
81 days until graduation
Monica Springer
Issue date: 2/13/08 Section: Features
Graduation. Seniors are excited and anxious for May 4 to arrive.
But before that date gets here, seniors are encouraged to attend an event called the Grad Finale. Consider the event a one-stop shop for all things graduation. On Feb. 27, seniors will have a chance to go to the Java Jinx for the Grad Finale. The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m.
Each senior can expect to spend about 30 minutes at the event. Jostens will be there, so seniors can order their cap and gown, as well as their announcements. Students can also meet with financial aid and college services to make sure their bill is paid.
There are two other Grad Finale dates for professional studies students. They are 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the professional studies Wichita East Center, and 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Wichita West Center.
More than 100 seniors attended last year's Grad Finale, which was a majority of the graduating class, said Stacy Townsley, registrar.
"It's a one-stop shop to get everything done for graduation. It's provided for your convenience," Townsley said.
Students can also meet with a laptop manager if they want to buy their laptops after graduation and can also set up a time to complete exit counseling.
Last year a bachelor's cap, gown, and tassel cost $31. A master's cap, gown, and tassel cost $48. A plain tassel was $4.50 and a souvenir tassel, which is purple and white and has the graduation year on it, was $6. Shipping for the items was $6.95.
Seniors also need to apply for graduation, which can be done on the registrar's website at http://www.sckans.edu/registrar. The deadline to apply for spring graduation is April 1.
A representative from the graduate studies program will be available to meet with students to discuss further education.
Stephanie Humphries, graduate admissions adviser, will provide information about the three master's degree programs at the Grad Finale. Currently, Southwestern offers three degrees. They are Master's of Arts in Specialized Ministry, Master's of Science in Leadership, and a Master's of Business Administration.
Humphries said about 40 students are in the master's degree programs on campus.
"Seniors can get everything done in one stop. They don't need to run all around campus to get it done," Humphries said. "They can get their final bill all figured out and look into future programs. They can get it done all at one time."
Monica Springer is a senior majoring in journalism. You may e-mail her at monica.springer@sckans.edu.
But before that date gets here, seniors are encouraged to attend an event called the Grad Finale. Consider the event a one-stop shop for all things graduation. On Feb. 27, seniors will have a chance to go to the Java Jinx for the Grad Finale. The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m.
Each senior can expect to spend about 30 minutes at the event. Jostens will be there, so seniors can order their cap and gown, as well as their announcements. Students can also meet with financial aid and college services to make sure their bill is paid.
There are two other Grad Finale dates for professional studies students. They are 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the professional studies Wichita East Center, and 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Wichita West Center.
More than 100 seniors attended last year's Grad Finale, which was a majority of the graduating class, said Stacy Townsley, registrar.
"It's a one-stop shop to get everything done for graduation. It's provided for your convenience," Townsley said.
Students can also meet with a laptop manager if they want to buy their laptops after graduation and can also set up a time to complete exit counseling.
Last year a bachelor's cap, gown, and tassel cost $31. A master's cap, gown, and tassel cost $48. A plain tassel was $4.50 and a souvenir tassel, which is purple and white and has the graduation year on it, was $6. Shipping for the items was $6.95.
Seniors also need to apply for graduation, which can be done on the registrar's website at http://www.sckans.edu/registrar. The deadline to apply for spring graduation is April 1.
A representative from the graduate studies program will be available to meet with students to discuss further education.
Stephanie Humphries, graduate admissions adviser, will provide information about the three master's degree programs at the Grad Finale. Currently, Southwestern offers three degrees. They are Master's of Arts in Specialized Ministry, Master's of Science in Leadership, and a Master's of Business Administration.
Humphries said about 40 students are in the master's degree programs on campus.
"Seniors can get everything done in one stop. They don't need to run all around campus to get it done," Humphries said. "They can get their final bill all figured out and look into future programs. They can get it done all at one time."
Monica Springer is a senior majoring in journalism. You may e-mail her at monica.springer@sckans.edu.
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