Commencement 2017
**Please check back often as information will be updated as it becomes available.**
Cap & Gown |
The class of 2017 will be the first to wear official UHC regalia! All participants must wear the official regalia. Cap and gown orders can be placed Online. The deadline to order is April 21, 2017.
Pricing
| Associate Degree Package (cap, gown, tassel) Bachelor Degree Package (cap, gown, tassel) Master Degree Package (cap, gown, tassel, hood) Doctoral Degree Package (tam, gown, tassel, hood) |
$30 $30 $53.75 $82.50 |
**Sales Tax and Shipping will be charged to each order**
Grad Fair |
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When: |
March 22, 2017 |
Where: |
UHC Basil Moreau Center, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA |
Time: |
9:00 am- 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm |
All eligible Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, and Summer 2017 Graduation Candidates are encouraged to attend.
- Pick up your Commencement Tickets
- Pick up your cap and gown
- Order personalized Announcements and jewelry from Balfour
- Purchase your official UHC diploma frame
- Have your graduation portrait taken
- Receive important information from the Office of Financial Aid
Mass |
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When: |
Saturday, May 20, 2017 |
Where: |
UHC Basil Moreau Center, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA |
Time: |
4:00 pm (Graduation candidates should plan to arrive by 3:00 p.m. and report to rooms 1114, 1116, and 1118 for check-in.) |
Parents and guests should proceed into the center for seating. |
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Attire: |
You must wear caps-and-gowns. Recreational attire, such as shorts or jeans worn under the gown, is prohibited. Modifications and/or decorations to either the cap or gown will not be allowed and may prevent graduates from participating in the ceremony. |
Commencement Ceremony |
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When: |
Sunday, May 21, 2017 |
Where: |
Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116 |
Directions to Mahalia Jackson Theater |
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Time: |
12:00 p.m. |
Graduation candidates must arrive promptly at 10:30 a.m. and report to the student check-in table located on Mezzanine 2. |
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Guests: |
Theater doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for guests to be seated. |
Attire: |
You must wear caps and gowns. Recreational attire, such as shorts or jeans worn under the gown, is prohibited. Modifications and/or decorations to either the cap or gown will not be allowed and may prevent graduates from participating in the Commencement ceremony. Please consider wearing comfortable shoes due to the length of time you will be walking. |
Tickets: |
All guests, including children, must have a ticket to enter. Tickets will be distributed to each Graduation candidate. Each candidate will receive 9 tickets. |
ADA Accommodations: |
Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Please notify the Registrar’s Office in advance so we can ensure all guests are accommodated. |
Parking: |
Secure paid parking is available on site. Cash only. |
