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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need tickets for Commencement?
No, you do not need tickets for commencement but to ensure seating for all, we request that each graduate's family restrict itself to six family members and/or friends. Please impose this restriction yourself so all family and friends of graduates can enjoy the commencement exercise.
How early should we arrive at the Schuldes Sports Center for the Commencement ceremony?
Seating is on a first-come basis. You may wish to have someone in Schuldes Sports Center to hold up to six seats if you desire a specific location. The arena will open at 12:00 p.m. after Mass. Please be seated by 1:20 p.m.
Will you have special seating for persons with disabilities?
Special seating is available for guests using wheelchairs or others who need special accommodations. The front five rows of the center section will be clearly marked for those with disabilities, and ushers will be available to assist. Limited space precludes no more than one companion with each person requiring special accommodation.
On our arrival to campus, where can we park?
All campus parking lots are available for commencement parking. Handicapped parking is available in lots P7 and P5. Vehicles must have a handicapped permit displayed. Please refer to the campus map.
Some city streets will be available for parking. Please park properly and legally. Street parking requires a four foot set back from driveway entrances. Please cooperate in allowing emergency vehicle access by not parking on the dead-end streets south of campus. Also the College asks your cooperation in not parking on college owned or public lawns in the neighborhood before or after Commencement.
How long is the Commencement ceremony?
The Commencement ceremony will last approximately two hours.
In what order will the graduates process into the Schuldes Sports Center?
The Commencement procession will enter from the back of the arena promptly at 1:30 p.m. in the following order:
- ROTC Color Guard
- Faculty
- Masters (Graduates)
- Seniors (Graduates)
- St. Norbert College Trustees
- Ceremony Participants
Graduates will enter in columns of two:
- Masters (graduates)
- BBA and BS graduates on North side of aisle (left as looking at stage).
- BA and BM graduates on South side of aisle (right as looking at stage).
For exiting, the ceremony participants will leave first, followed by the faculty and the new St. Norbert College alumni. The arena lights will be on so you can take pictures of the graduates in procession.
Will a professional photographer take pictures as diplomas are distributed or will I be allowed to take pictures from in front of the stage?
The college photographer will capture the moment of each graduate being congratulated by President Thomas Kunkel. This color photo is free and will be mailed to each graduate in early June, along with a form to order extra prints for a nominal fee.
You may also take your own photos, but because of the number of graduates we ask for your cooperation. Ushers will be in the area just to the left of the stage and will help you get positioned for a good photos just before your graduate crosses the stage. Please return to your seat immediately after taking your photos.
Will Commencement be televised?
The Commencement ceremony will be broadcast on Channel 5, the SNC television channel, which is available in all campus buildings and on Time Warner Cable in the DePere area. The ceremony will also be telecast in two overflow seating locations - the Fort Howard Theater in the Bemis International Center and the lower level lounge in the Ray Van Den Heuvel Family Campus Center.
Will there be a first aid station at Commencement?
First Aid will be available in the Schuldes Sports Center Conference Room during Commencement. This station is staffed by a St. Norbert College nurse. Wheelchairs are available.
Is smoking allowed on campus?
Smoking is not permitted in any college building. Smoking is permitted outside the Sports Center only. |
