Dear Family Members and Friends of our Graduates,
Commencement is a joyous occasion for the graduates, parents, family members, and friends. We want to make sure you enjoy every minute of the ceremony without having to worry about details like parking and seating. We also want you to be well-informed about what your graduate needs to do before the big day. This handbook contains maps, directions, and lots of information about the campus and the commencement ceremony.
Please ensure that your graduate reads all materials and completes all the required steps for graduation.
Congratulations and have a wonderful day with your graduate!
Monique W. Anderson
Associate Dean and University Registrar
Enrollment Services
Commencement Ceremony
The University Commencement ceremony will be Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Thompson-Boling Assembly Center and Arena.
Caps and Gowns
Degree candidates may order and pick up caps and gowns at the University Book and Supply Store. If the graduate has not ordered a cap and gown, he or she must contact the bookstore immediately to do so - call 865-974-3459.
Graduate students - Hoods should be ordered as early as possible. An additional fee of $10.00 will be charged and the bookstore cannot guarantee the correct hood if ordered late. Click here for more information.
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Accommodations
Parking Service
Parking Information
Graduates and their guests may park free in lot G-10 off of Neyland Drive or in university student parking areas throughout the campus. Please avoid parking in staff parking areas.
For a parking map online:
Thompson-Boling Assembly Center and Arena
Diplomas Mailed
All undergraduate diplomas will be mailed to the graduate's permanent address, so providing an accurate permanent address is important. Students must update their addresses at Circle Park Online no later than December 13, 2009, to ensure delivery to the correct address.
For additional information
Contact the Office of the University Registrar - 865-974-2101 or registrar@utk.edu.
Disability Accommodations
The university is committed to being accessible to all individuals. Should you or your guests need commencement materials in another format (enlarged print, Braille, etc.) a transcriber, or a sign language interpreter, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 865-974-6087 (v/t). An FM system is also available upon request.
Financial Obligations
In order to graduate, students must settle all financial obligations with the University of Tennessee. Click here for more information.
Graduates on the Web
A confirmed list of the graduating class of Fall 2009 will be posted on the web on December 23, 2009.
Diploma Plaque
Graduates can have their diplomas mounted on a plaque at the University Book and Supply Store.