SOMA Commencement
PRE-GRADUATION ACTIVITIES
ATSU Arizona Campus
June 7, 2012
SCHEDULE:
8:30am-9:30am - Dean's Farewell Breakfast
9:30-10:30am: Financial Aid Exit Interviews
10:30am-11am: Rick Beyer, NW Mutual Savings Plan Infomation
11am-11:15am - Graduation Rehearsal
11:15am-11:40am - Alumni/Development Welcome
11:40am-11:50am- Break and Change into Regalia
Noon-12:20pm - Class photo in Regalia (south patio)
12:20 - 2pm - Individual photos in Regalia (south patio; amphitheater)
INNOVATORS' GALA - In Celebration of the Class of 2012
Date: June 7th, 2012
Time: 6:00pm - Reception, Dinner to Follow
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 N. Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hotel Reservations:
Hotel reservations can be made at http://www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com/catering.
The rate is based on availability. As of May 1st, the rooms are $129/night with tax the total is $146.12. There is also an overnight parking fee of $10.
Parking: Complimentary valet parking will be provided.
http://www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com/catering
The reception begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and a program. Dancing kicks off at 9pm and The J.J.'s Band will play from 9-11:30 p.m.
More information on The J.J.'s Band is available here: http://thejjsband.com/
Dinner Menu:
Salad-
Baby Arugula and Baby Spinach, Grilled Brie
Avocado, Black Cherries, Beets, Candied Walnuts
Champagne Vinaigrette
Entree-
Filet of Beef, Merlot Demi-Glaze paired
with Petite Cold Water Lobster Tail
Brown Butter Sauce, Duchesse Potatoes,
Lemon Grilled Green and White Asparagus, Roasted Beets
(Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options also available)
Gala Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How many guests can I bring?
A. Each student may invite one guest free of charge. A plate fee ($150) will be charged for additional guests.
Q.What do I wear?
A. The Gala is black tie optional (semi-formal to formal attire).
Q. How long is the event?
A. The reception starts at 6pm. The program ends at 9pm and will be followed by dancing.
Q. Is attendance at the Gala mandatory?
A. Attendance at the Gala is encouraged but not mandatory.
CEREMONY
Friday, June 8, 2012
Comerica Theatre - 400 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Click for Map)
Ceremony start time: 3pm
Click HERE for the Graduation Schedule
Check this page often for updates.
Questions? Email Dustin Smith, Student Affairs Coordinator
Graduation Requirements : Reader Card : Petition to Graduate : Cap & Gown Orders : Diplomas :Guest Hooder Request Form : Transcripts : Hotels & Car Rentals : About Mesa : Photography : Leaderscript
Graduation Ceremony Requirements
Per the ATSU Catalog, all ASHS/ASDOH/SOMA graduates, residential and online, are required to attend one of the annual ATSU commencement ceremonies held in Mesa, Ariz. It is also understood that on occasion, significant personal and/or family matters may make attendance difficult.
If you cannot attend the commencement ceremony most closely following completion of your program, you must attend the next ceremony to fulfill your graduation requirements.
If you need to defer walking in your scheduled commencement ceremony you must submit a deferment request
to your Department Chair. You will be notified via your ATSU email address if the deferment is approved or denied.
A reader card will be provided to each student at the graduation orientation held on campus. The reader card will be created using the prefered name provided on the petition to graduate form.
• All graduates MUST bring a Reader Card to graduation.
• You will hand this card to the Reader on stage during the hooding ceremony.
All students of the School of Osteopathic Medicine must complete aPetition to Graduateno later than the 30 days prior to the scheduled graduation date. This will begin the process of degree audits, ordering your diploma, and printing the graduation program.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own tam/tassel and gown.
ATSU will purchase master or doctoral hoods for each graduate. Hoods will be given to you on the day of the commencement ceremony.
To place your order from Oak Hall Regalia, please click the following link. Please note that the last day to order for the June 8th ceremony is May 21st.
http://www.oakhalli.com/college/atstilluniversity/
Graduation Announcements
To order graduation announcements, please complete the following steps.
1. Go to www.cbgrad.com
2. Select your state: Arizona
3. Select your school: A.T. Still University
4. Ceremony Month: June
5. Press Continue
Diplomas will be ordered after all grades are received at the end of an academic quarter/semester. It takes approximately 10-12 weeks after you graduate to receive your diploma.
In order to ensure that your diploma is sent to the correct address, we ask that you provide the correct address when you submit the Petition to Graduate form.
Contact the Registrar if you have any questions concerning your diploma.
Individuals meeting the following criteria may apply to be a guest hooder during graduation: Graduate’s parent or grandparent with a terminal degree (i.e. Ph.D., Ed.D. Au.D. D.P.T., etc. or degree being conferred).
Requests for guest hooders must be submitted 30 days before the date of graduation. Late requests will not be accepted.
Download the Guest Hooder Request Form.
Official transcripts can be ordered from the registrar. The form can be found here. Please note that if you need proof of your degree for licensure or employment you can request a letter of verification along with an official transcript from the registrar’s office.
Contact the Registrar if you have any questions concerning transcripts.
La Quinta Inn and Suites
Discounted Room Availability:
6/1/2012 – 8/30/2012 *Room Rate Subject to Change
Scottsdale Location
Downtown Mesa Location
Mesa Superstition Springs Location
Phoenix Location
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Phoenix Marriot Mesa
200 N. Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 480-898-8300
March Graduation Rates (6/8-6/9)
Standard Room:
Single Rate: $78.00
Double Rate: $78.00
Triple Rate: $78.00
Quad Rate: $78.00
*Must make reservation by 5/9/2012
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Click the following link for the discounted room rate: The rate is $99.00!
The rate is available for the following dates: June 6 - June 11
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MESHPHF-ATS-20120606/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Group Name: |
A.T. Still University |
Group Code: |
ATS |
Check-in: |
06-JUN-2012 |
Check-out: |
11-JUN-2012 |
Hotel Name: |
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Hotel Address: |
1011 West Holmes Avenue |
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Mesa, Arizona |
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85210-4923 |
Phone Number: |
http://mesacvb.com/
http://www.arizona-leisure.com/
Grad Images
800.261.2576 (United States)
800.372.3686 (Canada)
001.641.472.8000 (Outside the United States or Canada)
Click HERE to Email.
