Information for Class of 2013

Before You Graduate

Advising & Participation in SMLR's Convocation:

Convocation will recognize and honor all SMLR undergraduates and graduates in the current academic year (includes degree completion in October 2012, January 2013, and May 2013). Students who are receiving a Bachelor of Arts in LSER, Bachelor of Science in LER, Bachelor of Arts in HRM, and graduate degrees in MHRM and MLER will be honored.

Undergraduate students who need 12 credits to graduate and are enrolled in the summer 2013 session to complete these credits may walk in the May ceremony. These students' names will be called on stage and included in the event's program, but these names will be marked with an * and footnote, indicating that they will be an October 2013 graduate. In addition, diplomas will reflect the same information. Participation in Convocation and Commencement should not be construed as verification of graduation.

PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENTS BELOW FOR ACADEMIC QUESTIONS & TO VERIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION:

• MLER graduates: Sattik Deb at sdeb@work.rutgers.edu or 848-932-0303
• MHRM graduates: Joanna Erikson at jeriksen@rci.rutgers.edu or 848-445-5974

• HRM undergraduates: Rebecca Tinkham at tinkham@smlr.rutgers.edu or 848-445-5969
• LSER undergraduates: Amy Marchitto at amarchitto@work.rutgers.edu or 848-932-8559
  LER undergraduates: Betsy Feliciano-Berrios at betsyfb@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-6965 x 2153

Master Degree Students

The online diploma deadline for May graduates is March 15, 2013.

• MHRM: Candidacy for Degree Form
• MLER: Candidacy for Degree Form

Undergraduate Students

• HRM: Deadline for SAS joint degree is May 15, 2013
• LSER (B.A. degree): Deadline for SAS joint degree is May 15, 2013
• LER (B.S. degree): May graduates must view deadlines and complete the online diploma application.  

*Please use the online diploma application as soon as you know you are graduating.

Note: SMLR Graduates are encouraged to attend University Commencement, which will be held on May 19, 2013.

Graduates may pick up announcements for themselves and their guests beginning March 2013 at the department office of your degree program.

Contact:

• HRM Department: Call 848-445-4648
• LSER Department: Contact Amy Marchitto at amarchitto@work.rutgers.edu or 848-932-8559

Convocation

• Parking is free and available in the lots surrounding the Louis Brown Athletic Center (RAC). Handicap parking is also available but limited.
• Participants and guests arriving by car - Due to construction and other convocation activities, please allow extra time.

Guests with special needs will be allowed to sit on the main level overlooking the gym and will be allowed to have just 1 person with them for assistance since space is limited. There will be an elevator for those who require assistance.

Guests will be allowed to drop-off those who require handicap assistance by using the bus loop in front of the RAC. Enter the road that comes after Hospital Road (it does not have a street name).

Please do not leave valuables in the marshaling area during the ceremony. Leave your valuables, coats, pocketbooks, backpacks, etc. with a trusted guest prior to entering the marshalling area. While we try to assist our graduates, we cannot be responsible for personal items.

Rutgers police and first aid will be present throughout the ceremony. Bag searches will be conducted upon entering the Gym.

Due to recent events, there will be heightened security at the RAC for graduation. Please note that the following will not be allowed into the RAC:

•  Backpacks
•  Large Tote Bags
•  Duffle Bags
•  String Bags
•  Large Shopping bags

Women may of course bring a handbag which will be checked as well as any other smaller bags that are brought in by security at the front door.

The doors will open at 5:30 to the public.

Undergraduate students graduating with college honors will be provided a Gold Honors Cord prior to the start of the actual commencement program.

GPA requirements for distinctions:

• 3.500 - 3.699 Cum Laude (Honors)
• 3.700 - 3.849 Magna Cum Laude (High Honors)
• 3.850 - 4.000 Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors)

Note: Distinction of Honors will be listed on your diploma as well as official University transcript once all grades have been calculated appropriately.

• MHRM graduates - hood color is DUSK
• MLER graduates - hood is PEACOCK (blue)
• Bachelor of Arts/SAS graduates (sch. 01:578) - WHITE trim
• Bachelor of Science/direct admit graduates (sch. 37:579) - GOLD trim

Photos

Two photos will be taken:

1. During Ceremony: Individual photo
2. During Ceremony: Photo shaking hands with dean

*A traditional class photo will not be taken. However, the photographer will provide alternative class photos.