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UTSA to host special commencement for Summer 2003 graduates

(April 4, 2003)--The University of Texas at San Antonio will hold a special commencement ceremony to accommodate August 2003 graduation candidates at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9, in the UTSA Convocation Center. Keynote speaker will be Alan Craven, professor in the Department of English, Classics and Philosophy.

The ceremony will honor August graduates who may not be able to attend a December 2003 ceremony. A proposed August 2003 ceremony was cancelled due to budget constraints. The May 9 ceremony is a cost-effective option because the Convocation Center will already be prepared for May 10 commencement ceremonies.

The May 9 ceremony will combine all colleges and August 2003 graduates in one ceremony, rather than conducting three ceremonies as in other UTSA commencements. Students graduating in August 2003 have the option of participating in the May 9 ceremony or their December 2003 college ceremony.

Students expecting to graduate in August 2003 must file a graduation application at the Office of Fiscal Services by April 25 in order to participate in the May 9 ceremony. The Office of the Registrar will determine eligibility for August 2003 graduation by verifying good academic standing and that candidates could have enough credit hours for August 2003 graduation. Applicants will be notified if it is determined they are ineligible for August 2003 graduation.

When students apply to participate in the May 9 ceremony, they will receive a packet including a participation form. The form must be submitted by April 30 to Graduation Coordination in the Office of the Registrar. Packets will be mailed to students who have already applied for August 2003 graduation.

Participation in the May 9 ceremony does not guarantee that a student has met all degree requirements. Final degree clearance for August 2003 graduates will be processed after grades have been reported for the Summer 2003 semester. At that time, students meeting degree requirements will be awarded the degree and university honors will be conferred if applicable. The names of graduates will be included in the December 2003 commencement program that will be available from the Office of the Registrar following the December 2003 ceremonies.

UTSA Bookstores has made special arrangements for August 2003 degree candidates to order regalia and announcements. A special Grad Fest will be held April 22 at the UTSA Bookstores to offer an opportunity to order graduation items. Announcements ordered at the Grad Fest will allow participants to avoid a rush fee.

For more information, contact Pat Graham at (210) 458-6110.

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