COMMENCEMENT 2018 A Guide for Graduates and Guests Friday, May 18 to Saturday, May 19 - Bentley University
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COMMENCEMENT 2018 A Guide for Graduates and Guests Friday, May 18 to Saturday, May 19
Greetings Schedule of Events
All ceremonies take place on South
to Class Campus, under a tent on the football field.
The end times for each are approximate.
of 2018 Friday, May 18
Graduates
Baccalaureate
4:00 to 5:15 p.m.
and Guests!
Saturday, May 19
Undergraduate
Commencement Ceremony
The Bentley community looks 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
forward to welcoming you for Graduate and PhD
Commencement 2018. It is a Commencement Ceremony
special time for new graduates 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
and their families, and also for
the university. Here is some
Academic Procession
general information to help Baccalaureate
Undergraduate students:
you plan for this milestone
Meet in the Dana Center Gym at 3:00 p.m.
occasion. The procession begins at 3:45 p.m.
Contact the Commencement Commencement
Office directly with specific Undergraduate students:
questions, by phone at Meet in the Dana Center Gym at 9:00 a.m.
781.891.2400 or email The procession begins at 9:45 a.m.
commencement@bentley.edu. Graduate and PhD candidates:
Meet in the Dana Center Gym at 2:00 p.m.
The procession begins at 2:45 p.m.
Academic Regalia
Academic regalia — cap, tassel, hood and
gown — is required for participation in the
Commencement ceremonies. The cost of
the cap, gown and tassel is $55 for under-
graduate students and $60 for graduate
students. Please note that undergraduate
regalia differs from graduate regalia. Bentley
University provides regalia to PhD candi-
dates. There will be more information on
how to place orders in the spring.
For general regalia questions, contact the
Registrar’s office at 781.891.2177.General Information HOMETOWN NEWS RELEASE
The News and Communications depart-
BACCALAUREATE ment at Bentley distributes a general
Baccalaureate honors and celebrates the announcement about the undergraduate
undergraduate class of 2018 and wel- and graduate ceremonies to the national
comes seniors into the ranks of educated media via PR Newswire and to local media
men and women. During the ceremony, on the day of Commencement.
students, faculty, and staff come together In addition, the department provides a
to share their advice, experiences and news release template that families can
memories of their time at Bentley. Scripture personalize with information and accom-
readings, reflections and songs are also plishments specific to the graduate, and
shared as the community celebrates the then send to their preferred hometown
achievements of the class of 2018. media. There will be a template available
Families, friends, and members of the on the “Students” section on the website in
community are welcome to attend. the spring.
BOOKSTORE COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS
Located in Collins Hall, the bookstore is General announcements of graduation may
open during the days and times noted be picked up at the Registrar’s office. Each
below. Stop by to purchase diploma student is offered five announcements.
frames, gifts, greeting cards, snacks and Additional announcements are available
drinks. Flowers, Bentley apparel and gifts through the Bentley bookstore for those
are also available at a location near the who are interested. To order, please con-
Commencement tent. tact the bookstore at 781.891.3107.
For online purchases, visit
bentley.bncollege.com. PHOTOGRAPHS
The university hires a professional photog-
Bookstore Hours rapher who will take a photo as graduates
Friday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shake hands with university dignitaries.
Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no obligation to purchase these
Sunday, May 20, Closed photographs. The company hired by
Bookstore Tent Hours Bentley is Grad Images. To order photo
Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. samples, go online to gradimages.com,
click on pre-event registration and search
FOOD AND BEVERAGE for Bentley University. Please pre-register
On Saturday, coffee and water will be avail- your email address to receive photo
able at 7:00 a.m. There will also be a retail samples soon after the event.
tent that will offer more substantial food and
Please remain seated during the ceremony.
beverage options for purchase which will
The professional photographer takes pic-
open at 8:00 a.m.
tures during the ceremony; afterward there
For dining recommendations off campus, is ample time to take personal photos.
visit bentley.edu/family-dines.Handicapped
Lot 20
Placard Parking
Commen
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Limited
Access
AD
Undergraduate Com
= General
= Reserved
Arena
= Students
= Class Cabinet
= Special Assistance
BEAVER STREET
*Grad ceremony seating is similar
ACCE
SS R
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Copley South Handicap Entrance
LACROSSE FIELD
Main Entrance MAIN
STAG
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COPLEY
Copley North CIRCLE Main Entrance
Fenway
FIE Main Entrance
LD
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AD
SOUTH
CAMPUS
QUAD Maintenance
Dana Center
BEAVER STREET
Restricted
ALUMNI DRI
Restricted
Parking Parking
VE
A Y Restricted
N W Parking
Limited FA L C O
Access
AY
FOREST ST. N W
FA L C O
COMMENCEMENT
CAMPUS MAPncement Map
Important Contact
Information
mmencement Tent Seating Chart For general questions, contact the
Commencement Office at 781.891.2400
or commencement@bentley.edu. Other
MAIN STAGE helpful contacts are listed below.
Alumni Career Services
If you are graduating or an alumnus/a of
the university, and need career guidance,
please contact Alumni Career Services at
781.891.2164.
Bookstore
To purchase commemorative items such
as diploma frames, rings and more, contact
the store at 781.891.3107.
Commencement Week
KEY For more information about activities
planned for undergraduates, visit
= DIPLOMA PICK-UP bentley.edu/commencement-week.
= RESTROOMS Registrar’s Office
For questions regarding academic regalia
= INFORMATION/LOST & FOUND
or degree requirements, call 781.891.2177.
= BOOKSTORE/FLOWERS POP-UP TENT
The Center for Alumni,
= AMBULANCE
Parents and Friends
= STUDENT/FACULTY/TRUSTEE CHECK-IN For information about your regional alumni
= POST-COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION chapter and ways to stay involved with
Bentley University, please contact the
= REFRESHMENT TENTS
Center for Alumni, Parents and Friends at
= EMERGENCY PHONES 781.891.2025.
= HANDICAPPED PARKING
University Police
= VISITOR PARKING If you see something to report or otherwise
= SHUTTLE STOP need to contact University Police, the main
line is 781.891.3131.
= FOOD COURT
= INDOOR OVERFLOW VIEWING
= GOLF CART PICKUP/DROPOFFSPEAKERS Safety and Security
The 2018 Commencement speakers will be
announced on the “Ceremonies” section on There will be visible security on campus.
the website in the spring. Please be prepared to have your bags
checked upon entering campus. If you see
TICKETS something suspicious, contact a Bentley
Tickets are not required to attend the staff member or the University Police at
ceremonies. 781.891.3131.
Accommodations Seating and
We strongly recommend making hotel Accessibility
room reservations as soon as possible.
Many other Boston-area colleges and uni-
SEATING FOR GUESTS
Seating is first-come, first-served. Saving
versities hold graduation ceremonies during
seats prior to Commencement is not per-
the same time as Bentley. There is a limited
mitted. If your family or group would like to
block of rooms at the Westin-Waltham
sit together at the ceremony, please arrive
Hotel, located on Third Avenue in Waltham.
together. Ushers are instructed to remove
There is also a discount available at the
signs, tape and other devices attached to
Residence Inn by Marriott on Arsenal Street
seats. The tent opens at 7:00 a.m.
in Watertown.
Out of respect for graduates, all guests
For more on these promotions, visit the
should remain seated until the ceremony
“Hotels and Dining” section on the website.
ends.
Parking and Shuttles ACCESSIBILITY
Traffic will be heavy that weekend and it’s Bentley is committed to improving acces-
recommended to arrive early. Once on sibility and providing accommodations
campus, University Police will direct guests for those with mobility, visual or hearing
to available parking on main campus. impairments. The ceremonies are closed-
There will be limited parking available on captioned on video monitors located
South Campus. throughout the tent. There is a sign-
language interpreter at the ceremony
Shuttle service will begin at 8:00 a.m. and
and reserved seating upon request.
will transport guests from the main parking
lots to the commencement site. To avoid To reserve seating for the person in need
traffic backup, please do not drop guests and one guest, please complete the form
off at the site. posted online by Thursday, May 10:
bentley.edu/forms/assistance.
Please know the views from this section
are no better than any other section. It is
simply in an area that is convenient for golf
carts and wheelchairs. The enclosed map
displays the special assistance seating
section.Golf Carts Post-Commencement
Visitors with limited mobility, who do not
have a handicap plate or government- DIPLOMA PICK UP
issued placard, may request transport Diplomas are not distributed on stage
service from all lots on the main campus. during the Commencement ceremony.
Upon entering any parking lot, please Directly after the ceremony, they may be
inform the parking attendant and a golf cart picked up at Copley Circle. Students who
will be summoned. Bentley kindly requests do not retrieve their diploma should contact
that visitors without mobility issues refrain the Registrar’s Office at 781.891.2177.
from golf cart service, so those who truly
need assistance may be accommodated. RECEPTION
Directly after the Undergraduate and Grad-
Handicap Parking
uate Commencement ceremonies, gradu-
Parking is available for visitors with a
ates and guests are welcome to attend a
government-issued handicap placard or
reception held at South Campus Quad.
license plate; they may park in Lot 20 on
the South Campus. Parking is first-come,
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE
first-served.
HALLS MOVE OUT
Wheelchairs To help avoid prolonged delays and heavy
Wheelchairs are available to transport those traffic after the ceremonies, please follow
in need from the parking lots to the seats. these recommendations:
Those who require a wheelchair for the
n In advance of Commencement, send
whole ceremony should bring their own.
home items no longer needed, e.g.,
Rentals are available through:
winter clothing
Belmont Medical Supply
n Prior to Commencement Week, pack up
185 Belmont Street
any items not needed on a daily basis
Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: 617.484.3888 n Because traffic is at a higher volume
directly after the ceremonies, it is
Severe Weather and recommended to move out before the
ceremony or wait a few hours after
Emergencies Commencement
Ceremonies take place under a tent, rain or
shine. Please dress accordingly. If it does
rain heavily on the day of the ceremony,
there will be an additional option to view
the ceremonies on a screen in the Dana
Center. However, if extreme severe weather
does occur, visit the Bentley website and
follow our social media channels for updat-
ed information.
2.2M1/18PC.MC.494.17175 Forest Street Waltham, MA 02452 USA
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