Spring Commencement

  
The University of Wisconsin-Superior will hold its 2008 Spring Commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Wessman Arena on the UW-Superior campus. Directions to campus and Wessman Arena.

Student participation: Students eligible to participate in Commencement receive a letter from the Registrar's Office in April containing information about participating in the ceremony. For information, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Commencement Brunch: Celebrate graduation with friends and family at the Commencement Brunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 17 in the Rothwell Student Center Cafeteria. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Reservations will be held at the door but tickets must be purchased in advance. Make checks payable to Chartwells and mail to: Chartwells, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Belknap & Catlin PO Box 2000, Superior WI 54880-4500. Students also can make reservations in person at the Chartwells Office in RSC, room 139. For information, call (715) 394-8102.

The Ceremony: Because of the large number of graduates and guests attending, Wessman Arena's seating areas and parking lot fill quickly. For their convenience, guests should arrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremony begins. Seating may not be available for guests who arrive later than 1:40 p.m. Commencement generally lasts two hours.

Attire: Caps and gowns must be worn by all graduates. They can be purchased through the University Bookstore in Rothwell Student Center.

Parking: Parking is available at Wessman Arena, along Catlin Avenue and in the Superior High School lots. Please observe all posted parking regulations. Parking areas fill rapidly. For your convenience, please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremony begins.

Seating:

• Open seating is available in the stadium seating section of Wessman Arena.
• Seating is available on the arena floor. Preference for these seats is given to people who have difficulty climbing stairs and their families.
• Handicapped seating is available on the arena floor. Ask an usher for assistance.

Programs: Programs listing the names of graduates are available at the door.

Roses: Roses are sold in the lobby as a service by the UW-Superior Student Ambassadors.

Photographers: A commercial photographer photographs all students as they receive their diplomas. Instructions for purchasing these photos are included in the information letter each graduate receives from the Registrar's Office in April.

Family photography: An area on the main floor is set aside for family and friends to take photographs or video of graduates as they are presented their diplomas on stage. After you have taken your photos, please exit the photo area so others may use it. Guests are welcome to photograph graduates in front of the stage after the Commencement ceremony ends. Photography areas with UW-Superior banners as a backdrop are available in the lobby.

Lodging and restaurants:

• Superior
• Duluth
  

Fall Commencement

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will hold its 2008 Winter Commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main on the UW-Superior campus. Directions to campus and Old Main.

Student participation: Students eligible to participate in Commencement receive a letter from the Registrar's Office containing information about participating in the ceremony. For information, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Tickets: Due to the size of the auditorium, admission is by ticket. We currently expect graduating student will receive four tickets. Additional tickets may be available. Graduating students should be sure to return the response card they receive from the Registrar's Office to indicate whether they will attend, and whether they are requesting additional tickets.

Guest speaker: To be announced..

Graduation brunch: Details to be announced.

Student participation: Students eligible to participate in Commencement receive a letter from the Registrar's Office containing information about participating in the ceremony. For information, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Parking: Parking is available in university lots. Please observe all posted parking regulations.

Programs: Programs listing the names of graduates are available at the door.

Lodging and dining information:

Superior

Duluth