Student Life

Commencement - Friday May 20, 2005

Graduate Instructions

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Commencement Mass

9:00 a.m., St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Main Campus
Graduates and guest of all faiths are welcome.
A continental breakfast follows the Mass in Dougherty Hall.

Commencement Ceremony

11:00 a.m.
The Pavilion, Villanova University
The ceremony concludes approx. at 1:00 p.m.
Line-up for graduates begins at 10:40 a.m.

Speaker

Fran Visco, a 1983 Villanova Law School Graduate and president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC), will deliver the 2005 law school Commencement address, and will be awarded the Law School Medallion for outstanding public service.

Reception

A light reception will be held on the front lawn of the Law School following the ceremony from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All graduates, families and friends are welcome to attend.

Parking

Parking for the Mass and the Commencement Ceremony will be available in the Main lot directly across from the University on Lancaster Avenue or in the School of Law parking lot. Parking arrangements for individuals with special needs or elderly guests can be made by filling out the Special Needs Parking Form.

Seating

Tickets are not necessary for the Commencement Ceremony. Each graduate may invite an unlimited number of guests. Seating includes bleachers and folded chairs on the floor. Arrangements for seating for elderly guests or guests with special needs can be made by filling out the Special Needs Seating Form.

Cap & Gown Order

The Cap and Gown Order Form is available on the Registrar’s website. Contact the Registrar’s Office at (610) 519-7002 for more information.

Diploma Order

The Diploma Order Form is available on the Registrar’s website. You must complete this form to indicate exactly how you wish your name to appear on your diploma.

Cap and Gown Distribution

Distribution of Cap and Gowns is coordinated through the Career Strategy office. More detailed information regarding cap and gown distribution are listed in the Graduate Instructions.

Announcements

Jostens offers law school graduates a complete line of personalized announcements, thank you notes, and other commemorative items. Information about announcement was mailed to all 3L's local addresses in early March. Additional copies will be available at the receptionist's desk in room 106, Graduates are encouraged to order online at www.jostens.com.

Photographer

Legacy Photographics will take two photos of each graduate, one onstage and one as you exit the stage. Information on how to order photos will be sent to each graduate approximately 5 days after Commencement. To receive this mailing, please make sure you have your correct local address on file with the Registrar. If you would like to receive your proofs and special discounts via email, please forward your email address to: service@legacyphoto.com or visit www.legacyphoto.com on the web.

Hotel Accommodations

We encourage you to make your hotel and restaurant reservations as early as possible. A list of local hotels can be found here. If you plan to make restaurant reservations for the day of Commencement, the ceremony typically runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the reception at the Law School from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm.

More Information

For specific questions, please feel free to contact:

Nicole Garafano, Director of Events
Phone: (610) 519-7066
Email: garafano@law.villanova.edu

Nancy Whalen, Assistant Dean for Student Life
Phone: (610) 519-5228
Email: whalen@law.villanova.edu

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