263rd COMMENCEMENT
June 1, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

I am an Advanced Degree recipient - where can I find specific information regarding Hooding and other events?

This fall, Advanced Degree recipients can find detailed information and register for events at the Graduate School Commencement Information site.

How many tickets will each senior receive?

Graduates will receive enough tickets to invite two guests to Baccalaureate, four to the Class Day ceremony, five to the Senior Prom, and five to Commencement. More specifically--

Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 30 Guest tickets may be used for seating in front of the Princeton University Chapel (large-screen TV and audio systems enable guests to see and hear the service) or for the indoor simulcast locations in various lecture halls in the vicinity of the Chapel, some of which are air conditioned. Class Day ceremony - Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) If weather permits, the ceremony is held on Cannon Green behind Nassau Hall. All four tickets admit guests either to the Cannon Green site or the rain site, Jadwin Gym. Prom: This is the only event where seniors are required to have a ticket. Each senior is given six tickets; one for the senior and five for guests. Anyone who does not have a prom ticket (including seniors) will not gain access to the prom event. Commencement - Tuesday, June 1 Guest tickets may be used for seating on the front lawn of Nassau Hall or, in the case of severe weather, at the rain site, Jadwin Gym. There is some unticketed standing room around the site on front campus; the simulcast site is unticketed and air conditioned.

Tickets are not required for seniors processing at Baccalaureate, the Class Day ceremony, or Commencement. No tickets are required for the Step Sing.

Will tickets be mailed home?

No. Each senior must pick up tickets during reading period in May.

How do seniors obtain academic attire (cap, gown, and hood)?

Seniors pay for caps and gowns through class dues. Measurements for academic attire are taken at the Commencement Fair for seniors held in early December. Caps and gowns are picked up at Senior Checkout, held during Reading Period in May. Information will be sent to each senior about the time and place for picking up academic attire.

Where can I purchase graduation announcements?

Graduation announcements can be purchased from the Ring and Graduation Frame Agency. You can also call the company, Ringware, Inc. at 1.800.643.3776

Is the Senior Prom a family event?

Absolutely. Seniors are encouraged to bring family and friends.

Is the Senior Prom formal?

Attire varies. Guests come in sports jackets and dresses as well as black tie and evening gowns. Dress comfortably.

Will families receive more information?

Seniors will receive information throughout the year via class mailings and e-mail messages. They will have the most up-to-date, detailed information. Seniors will receive more information at the class Commencement Fair. Updated information can also be found on the Class of 2010 Web site which will be available in July.

updated 6/4/09-LIH