The Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and is expected to last about two hours.
Line Up: Seniors -
8:00 a.m., Charles Justice Athletics Center
Faculty - 8:30 a.m., Phillips Hall
Platform Party - 7:30 a.m., Highsmith Union
Alumni Delegates - 7:30 a.m., Highsmith Union
Tickets: Tickets are not required.
Seating for the Public: Seating
begins at 7:30 a.m.
Parking: Open parking will be available in
all campus parking lots. Upon arrival, guests will be directed to
available parking then may opt for a short walk to the University Quadrangle
or use one of the many shuttles that will be circulating throughout the
campus parking lots from 8-9 a.m.
A drop off for guests with mobility needs will be available in Parking Lot 6
(near Philips Hall). Accessibility parking spaces will also be
available in Parking Lot 6 (near Phillips Hall), Parking Lot 12 (behind Karpen Hall)
and Parking Lot 14 (Library Lane).
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ASL Services: An American Sign Language interpreter will translate the
Commencement Ceremony. Ask an usher for special seating.
Reception: A
reception, hosted by the National Alumni Council on the University
Quadrangle, follows the ceremony. Faculty and staff will gather under
departmental signs.
Ceremony - Saturday, May 10 (Severe Weather Plan)
Severe Weather Location:
(Updated as
5/6/08) Unless the forecast calls for
severe storms, Commencement exercises will be held on the University Quadrangle.
If a decision is made to move, Commencement will be at the Asheville Civic
Center, 87 Haywood Street. See below for Civic Center instructions in the event
of a move.
The final location call will be made by 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, May
10. Please call the UNC Asheville Info Line at 828|259.3050 beginning at
6:30 a.m.
on Saturday, May 10, or check the top of this page for complete information.
If a sudden storm comes up on Saturday morning, Commencement may be delayed, but
will be held on campus.
Asheville Civic
Center Contingency Plan: If Commencement is moved to the Asheville
Civic Center, please note the following instructions.
Start Time: Ceremony will begin at
10 a.m.
(Updated as 5/6/08)
Parking & Directions:
Parking is available at
on-street meters (change required) and City of Asheville parking
decks located downtown. The City does charge for parking on
Saturdays.
Student Line Up: Graduates should arrive dressed
in regalia and meet inside the Arena side of the Civic Center, near
the ramp on the Arena concourse no later than 9:00 a.m. There
will be ushers to direct and assist you. All other
Commencement rehearsal plans will be the same.
(Updated as 5/6/08)
Directions to
Asheville Civic Center:
Written Directions or Map
Additional
Information
Photographs: Graduates' photographs will be taken as they receive their
diplomas by the Georgia-based company Action International Marketing. After
Commencement, the photographer will send purchase information to graduates'
permanent addresses on file with the University or you may go to
www.mygradphotos.com to view and order
photographs.
Diplomas: Graduates
will receive their actual diploma during the ceremony. UNC Asheville's diplomas are 14 inches wide and 11 inches tall.
Frames are available from the
UNC Asheville Bookstore.
Other merchandise can be found at
www.uncabulldogshop.com.
Bookstore:
Diploma
frames, gifts for graduates and selected Alumni items will be available for
purchase at tables located just inside the main doors of Karpen Hall, easily
accessible from the Quad, directly adjacent to the "main event." Hours of
operation in the Karpen Hall location will be 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cash,
check or Visa/Master Card will be accepted as payment. The UNC Asheville
Bookstore, located on the first floor of Highsmith University Union, will
also be open on May 10 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will carry all of the same
items found in the Karpen Hall lobby location.
Ramsey Library Terrace