COMMENCEMENT COUNTDOWN
(Formerly Senior Salute)
Spring (May) 2009 Commencement

Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30, 2009
West Building Lobby
11:30AM - 7:30PM

It's a Graduation Fair!

To Spring (May) 2009 Degree Candidates:

Commencement Countdown is Hunter's special one-stop event to help you get ready for commencement. At the Commencement Countdown, you will be able to order a cap and gown, arrange for announcements of your graduation, check with Degree Audit that your application has been received for processing, explore graduate school opportunities and scholarships, and register with Career Development Services and the Alumni Association.

Commencement exercises will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 2:00PM at Radio City Music Hall. Essential information about this important occasion will be distributed during Commencement Countdown. As such, you should be sure not only to carefully review all the links provided about commencement, but also to attend the Commencement Countdown.

If you are planning to attend Commencement, please complete an online Commencement Attendance Response Form. You may complete this form from your personal computer or at the Commencement Countdown on Wednesday, April 29 or Thursday, April 30, 2009, 11:30AM - 7:30PM in the West Building Lobby. This form may be submitted online anytime from now until April 30, 2009. Please note: April 30, 2009 is the FINAL date to file with Degree Audit to ensure that your name will appear in the commencement program.

I hope you will take advantage of the services provided at Commencement Countdown, and I look forward to greeting you and your guests at the "main event" on Thursday, May 28, 2009, when the College recognizes your academic achievement.

Yours truly,
Eija Ayravainen
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Congratulations, graduates.
We salute you!

Commencement Countdown
for Spring (May) 2009 graduates
Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30, 2009
11:30AM - 7:30PM
West Building Lobby

Commencement Countdown is Hunter's special "Graduation Fair" where you will be able to:

• Order a cap & gown
• Order a class ring
• Order diploma cases and frames
• Order personalized graduation invitations
• Hear the most recent graduation announcements
• Confirm with Graduation Audit that your graduation application has been received for processing
• Obtain information about graduate school and scholarship opportunities
• Register with Career Development Services and the Alumni Association of Hunter College

Degree Audit
Filing for Graduation
Students who have fulfilled all of their degree requirements prior to May 28, 2009, or will be completing their final 6 or fewer credits during the summer 2009 session, are invited to attend Commencement Countdown. All candidates eligible for Spring (May) 2009 graduation MUST file for degree audit by April 30, 2009 to have his/her name included in the commencement program. The Degree Audit Application is available from OASIS, Room 217, Hunter North, or by clicking on the Degree Audit Application.

Commencement Attendance Response Form
Students who plan to attend the Commencement ceremony must complete and return an online Commencement Attendance Response Form. You may complete this form from your personal computer or at Commencement Countdown. Click here to complete the form online.

Caps and Gowns
Academic regalia – caps, tassels, gowns, and hoods – must be worn by all candidates and may be purchased beginning April 29, 2009 at Commencement Countdown.

Cost:
Bachelors degree candidates: Cap, tassel, gown and hood cost $57.98 + tax
Masters degree candidates: Cap, tassel, gown and hood cost $59.98 + tax

Note: A 10% discount will be given to students who order and pay for their cap and gown during Commencement Countdown.

Candidates wear colored tassels on their caps that correspond to their academic majors. Please be ready to provide this information at the time of purchase.

• School of Arts and Sciences: White tassel
• School of Education: Light blue tassel
• School of Health Sciences: Kelly green tassel
• School of Nursing: Apricot tassel
• School of Social Work: Citron tassel

For additional information, please contact the Bookstore at 212-650-3970 or click on www.hunter.bkstore.com. The last day to purchase these items is May 27, 2009.

Class Rings
Class Rings will be available for purchase at Commencement Countdown, April 29 & 30, 2009, from 11:30AM - 7:30PM in the West Lobby. For more information, click on www.hunter.bkstore.com

Senior Photos
You may have your Senior photo taken at Commencement Countdown, April 29 & 30, 2009, from 11:30AM - 7:30PM in the West Lobby. Thornton Photographers will also be on campus before Commencement Countdown in the West Lobby. Please call Thornton Photos at 212-647-1966 to set up an appointment in advance (Commencement Countdown does not require an appointment). Students who do not have an appointment will be accommodated whenever possible.

Tickets
Each graduate will receive three (3) Radio City Music Hall tickets. Tickets will be distributed at the Campus Connection Booth, located on the Third Floor of the West Building outside the cafeteria, on:

• Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday May 14, 2009
  10:00AM - 7:00PM
  
• Friday, May 15, 2009
  10:00AM - 4:00PM
  
• Monday, May 18 through Wednesday, May 20, 2009
  10:00AM - 7:00PM

Tickets will be available ONLY on the above dates and at the times indicated. If you are unable to personally pick up your tickets, you may have someone pick them up for you. They are required to have a photo I.D., plus a photo copy of your I.D. and a letter of authorization.

NOTE: Additional tickets, if available, will be distributed by lottery only. When you pick up your tickets you will be given a "lottery card" to complete and submit. You will be notified, via email, if your name is drawn as a ticket winner. These tickets must be picked up on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Campus Connection Booth between 11:00AM and 7:00PM.

Yearbook
For information on the Wistarion Hunter College Yearbook, please click on link http://studentweb.hunter.cuny.edu/clubs/yearbook/

Alumni Association
Once you become a member of our distinguished roster of graduates, please join the Hunter College Alumni Family! The Alumni Association of Hunter College looks forward to welcoming you and helping you continue your connection with the College. During Commencement Countdown you will have an opportunity to learn more about alumni activities and how to keep in touch with the College after you graduate.

Office of Alumni Relations
Deborah Davis
Director of Alumni Relations
Room 1314A, East Building
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Telephone: (212) 650-3162
Fax: (212) 772-4074
Email: Deborah.Davis@hunter.cuny.edu

Career Development Services
Now that you will soon be alumni of the college, the Career Development Services is even more important. Stop by their table and register to use the Alumni Job Bank. They also offer help with job choice, resume preparation, interviewing skills, job search strategies, alumni networking events, and more.

Office of Career Development Services
Room 805, East Building
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Telephone: (212) 772-4850
Fax: (212) 772-5438