When is it?

Graduation will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday, May 11, 2012. Students need to line up at 6:15 PM.

Where will it be held?

The ceremony will be held in the Auditorium Building (map) on the UNT campus. The doors open at 5:30 PM for guests.

Where do I park?

Parking is available in the UNT Parking Garage (map) however, there is a fee to use the UNT parking garage and it may be full due to other events in the University Union. You may also park in any of the “D” lots after 3:00 PM on Friday. Please do not park in the “A” reserved spaces until after 5:00 PM. There are several metered spaces close to the Auditorium Building (map).

How many family members may attend?

Seating is limited. Each student may bring up to eight guests to the ceremony.

Is there a reception?

The reception will be held in the Silver Eagle Suite of the University Union (map) immediately after the ceremony.

Are there graduation speakers?

The commencement speakers and standard bearers have not been chosen yet. The names will be posted when they have been selected.

STUDENTS

Students will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony without a cap and gown.

(TAMS cap and gowns are not black so if you are borrowing one, please remember it has to be the dark blue TAMS color)

Balfour Dates to Remember:

Announcements and Cap & Gowns distributed by Balfour in Mac Café – March 13, 2012 at 5 PM in Mac Café.

If you did not order announcements or cap and gowns it is not too late. You will need to contact Balfour directly. Call Dallas Balfour at 972.495.2440 or go to the Dallas Balfour web site.

PARENTS

TAMS has no knowledge of, nor sponsors, any post-graduation parties. If you have questions or concerns about such an event, please call the Student Life Office at 940-565-3603.

Traffic to Denton from the DFW area can be congested, especially on Friday afternoon. Please plan your trip accordingly.

We have arranged for FLASH Photography to be the official photographer for our commencement ceremony. Every graduate will be photographed as they receive their diploma and will be mailed a proof after the ceremony. For more information, contact FLASH Photography at 214-443-9393 or go to Flashphotography.

Parents are welcome to photograph their child as they cross the stage. TAMS requests family members remain at their seats. There will be no photography allowed at the front of the auditorium as Flash Photography has been commissioned to do this for each student. TAMS is committed to allowing enough time for each student to cross and have their picture taken by family members from their seats.

There will not be an official videographer for a video tape of the ceremony.

Other questions?

Call the TAMS Dean’s Office at 940-565-2437, or email Rose Preston.