Governors State University Commencement

DOCTORAL HOODING CEREMONY

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
6:30 pm
Center for Performing Arts

- Doctoral students will receive their hood for Commencement
- Graduates meet at 5 pm in the Green Room of the CPA
- Ticketed event: Ticket information will be sent to your GSU email.
- Light reception after the ceremony

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Location:
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, Illinois

Times:
10 a.m. - College of Business, College of Education and College of Health and Human Services

5 p.m. - College of Arts and Sciences

Participants:

2016 December graduates
2017 Spring candidates for graduation (who applied by Feb. 6, 2017)
2017 Summer candidates for graduation (who applied by Feb. 6, 2017)

Participation in Commencement is voluntary.

You must be in good financial standing with the University in order to participate in this event.

Tinley Park Convention Center

DIRECTIONS

From Chicago

Interstate 90/94 (Dan Ryan) south to Interstate 57
Exit onto Interstate 57 south to Interstate 80
Interstate 80 west to Harlem Avenue
Exit north onto Harlem Avenue
Harlem Avenue north to 183rd Street (first stoplight)
183rd Street east (right) to Convention Center Drive
Turn right onto Convention Center Drive

From Joliet

Interstate 80 east to Harlem Avenue
Exit north onto Harlem Avenue
Harlem Avenue north to 183rd Street (first stoplight)
183rd Street east (right) to Convention Center Drive
Turn right onto Convention Center Drive

From Kankakee

Interstate 57 north to Interstate 80
Interstate 80 west to Harlem Avenue
Exit north onto Harlem Avenue
Harlem Avenue north to 183rd Street (first stoplight)
183rd Street east (right) to Convention Center Drive
Turn right onto Convention Center Drive

From Northwest Indiana

Interstate 80 west to Harlem Avenue
Exit north onto Harlem Avenue
Harlem Avenue north to 183rd Street (first stoplight)
183rd Street east (right) to Convention Center Drive
Turn right onto Convention Center Drive

PHOTOS, VIDEOS, & FLOWERS ETIQUETTE

A live webcast will be available through GSU's webpage on Commencement day at www.govst.edu
No photographs or videotaping in the front, side, or middle aisles
DVD's of both ceremonies can be purchased in advance or on the day of the ceremony from http://www.tgsvideo.com/Graduations.asp
Grad Flowers will be making a variety of fresh cut, flowers available for guests to purchase between the WEST and SOUTH entrances.
Flowers will be offered in a variety of colors as half dozen or full dozen bouquets
Flowers will be hand wrapped on location with baby's breath and greens with a choice of custom school colored bow
Flowers should be given to graduates AFTER ceremony is complete
No balloons or large gifts are allowed in the convention center
GSU Bookstore will be selling clothing apparel and gifts on commencement day by the South and West entrances. In honor of graduation, new graduates and guests will receive a 10% discount.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

This information is provided so that you and your graduate have a great Commencement experience.

Ceremonial Etiquette:

The University wants to ensure that commencement is a dignified academic ceremony enjoyed by both the graduates and guests.

Please refrain from yelling, shouting, or whistling until all graduates have been individually acknowledged on stage.

NO BULLHORNS ALLOWED.

All guests must have tickets to be seated (including children 2 years and older)

Infants and toddlers may be seated in the lap

Children may not sit with graduates

A family friendly seating area will be available to guests with children

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. respectively

Saving seats is not permitted

Seats are not guaranteed for late arrivals

Admission will be temporarily suspended at 9:50 am and 4:50 pm respectively in preparation for the procession of graduates.

Remain in seats for the entire commencement ceremony

No balloons or large gifts are allowed in the convention center.

No photographs or videotaping in the front, side or middle aisles.

A live webcast will be available through GSU's website on Commencement day.

Cell phones should be turned off and remain off during the ceremony.

NO BACKPACKS, NO CONCEALED WEAPONS AND NO FIREARMS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER OR HOTEL.

COMMENCEMENT DAY SPECIALS

GSU Bookstore will be selling clothing apparel and gifts on commencement day by the South and West entrances. In honor of graduation, new graduates and guests will receive a 10% discount.

Commencement Group will be making variety of fresh cut, flowers available for guests to purchase between the West and South Entrances.  All flowers will be offered in a variety of colors as half dozen or full dozen; They will also be hand wrapped on location with baby’s breath and greens with a choice of custom school colored bow; Flowers are to be given to graduates AFTER the ceremony is complete.

Grad Images will be taking professional portraits and orders in the Bremen Room.

TGS Video will accept orders for the Commencement DVD at the West and South Entrances.

Accessibility & Disability Information

If you, or your guest, require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Director of Disability Services, Robin Sweeney, at 708-235-3968 or by e-mail at rsweeney@govst.edu.

TINLEY PARK CONVENTION CENTER LAYOUT

CLICK HERE FOR MAP LAYOUT

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