Subject: Graduate Commencement Know Before You Go
From: Commencement <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 21:55:47 +0000

Hello Class of 2024!

We are beyond excited to celebrate all of you next week at your commencement ceremony on Friday, December 13 at 2 p.m. in Lockridge Arena. Be sure to read this information to make sure you are ready for your big day!

Timeline for Commencement Day
A cap and gown is required for the ceremony. If you haven't ordered or picked up your cap and gown yet, you can do so at Oredigger Outfitters during business hours. Master’s students should have your hood already on when you arrive. PhD candidates will be hooded during the ceremony, and your hood should be on your arm as you process in. Oredigger Outfitters will remain open until 6 p.m. on commencement day for you to return your regalia. Hats and tassels are kept. You have until Monday, Dec. 16 to return your rented regalia.

You can wear your 150th Anniversary Hat in lieu of your mortar board/tam with your gown/hood, but it is not required. You still need to wear a gown and hood even if you opt to wear this hat, as it only replaces the mortar board/tam.

Below is the schedule for the day:

  *   1 pm: Graduates check-in inside the Recreation Gym, 2nd floor of the Student Recreation Center (across from former Island Walk) - Come dressed in your cap and gown!
  *   1 pm: Guest seating begins in Lockridge Arena, inside the Student Recreation Center
  *   1:45 pm: Final line-up for graduates in the Rec. Gym with procession to follow – you need to be checked in prior to this time if you want to walk!
  *   1:50 pm: Start walking towards the ceremony from the Rec. Gym
  *   2 pm: Graduates enter Lockridge Arena - you walk down the bleachers, so wear smart footwear. If you need an accommodation and cannot do stairs, please let me know ASAP. If you have any other accommodation requests (nursing mom, mobility concerns, etc.), please reach out. Accessibility information for your guests can be found here: https://commencement.mines.edu/guest-accessibility/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommencement.mines.edu%2Fguest-accessibility%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909035968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sEP8d5q%2BoqWuN8NPb3XAMelTrGfVjNlzSgqIkW3gE3I%3D&reserved=0>
  *   ~4 p.m.: Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a light dessert reception (cookies and cupcakes) outside the arena and on the plaza. Come take your photo with Blaster in his cap and gown! There are other photo ops outside as well (large M, large 2024, and large 150). Plan to meet your family and guests in a designated meeting point, establish this in advance so it’s easy to find one another.
  *   We anticipate the ceremony lasting two hours.

Parking
No parking permit enforcement on Mines campus (do not park on city streets). Please park anywhere we are not directing guests – you are familiar with campus, your guests are not. Do not park in reserved lots. Guests are being directed to park in Lot D, Lot Q, and the parking garage.

Student Seating (reference the attached map) in the order you will cross the stage:

Please note: PhD candidates, it is possible you will not end up in the same row as your PhD advisor. Because we have so many students participating in the ceremony, we need to utilize every seat possible, which means, you could be seated at the end of a row, and your advisor could be seated at the end of the row behind you. When you approach the stage, you will be lined up with one another again before you go to the hooding area. Thank you for your understanding.

Section A

Section B

Section C

All PhD Students and Advisors (if advisor is not on stage)

Master’s Graduates from the following programs:

Master’s Graduates from the following programs:

Master’s Graduates from the following programs:

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Economics & Business Last Name R-Z

 Mining Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Geology & Geological Engineering

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs:

Chemical & Biological Engineering

Additive Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Energy Systems

Petroleum Engineering

Data Science

Geophysics

Geographic Information System & Geoinformatics

Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Humanitarian Engineering & Science

Chemistry

Hydrologic Science & Engineering

Computer Science

Materials Science

Economics & Business Last Name A-P

Nuclear Science & Engineering

Operations Research with Engineering

Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering

Quantum Engineering

 Robotics

 Space Resources

 Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering

Double Master’s Degree Recipients

Food
Starbucks will be open in the Student Center. No outside food or drink will be allowed in Lockridge Arena or in the Rec. Gym for line up. This is a requirement of the facility.

Decorum
By tradition, the Commencement ceremony is a formal, dignified event to honor your academic achievements.  To help preserve the decorum of the ceremony and ensure a safe and fun event, it is requested that graduates and their guests exercise etiquette appropriate to the occasion.  Graduates are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct throughout the ceremony. Students participating in the ceremony are expected to stay for the entire duration to support your classmates. Disruptions to the ceremony will not be permitted. Once you start crossing the stage, the end of the ceremony is very close. Please plan to meet your guests after the ceremony concludes. It may help to designate a meeting spot in advance.

Cap & Gown/Regalia
A cap and gown is required to walk in the ceremony. You should arrive in the Rec. Gym the day of your ceremony already dressed in your cap and gown. If you ordered your cap and gown, you can now pick it up at the Bookstore. If you did not order a cap and gown, you can order one in person at the Bookstore. Master’s students should have your hood already on when you arrive. PhD candidates will be hooded during the ceremony, and your hood should be on your arm as you process in. Hang your gown so the wrinkles come out. Do not iron it with heat or it will melt. You will need to return your rental regalia to Oredigger Outfitters. They will stay open until 6:00 p.m. on commencement day. You have until Monday, Dec. 16 to return your rented regalia. You can wear your 150th Anniversary Hat in lieu of your mortar board/tam with your gown/hood, but it is not required. You still need to wear a gown and hood even if you opt to wear this hat, as it only replaces the mortar board/tam.

Hooding of PhD Candidates
The hooding of PhD candidates is part of the commencement ceremony. Those being hooded will receive a separate email from [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> with more information on who has RSVP’d to hood you. The person hooding you, most of the time this is your advisor or co-advisor, will process in with you and sit with you if they are not a member of the platform party and seated on stage.

Guest seating & Tickets
All guest seating is first come, first serve in all sections. Please tell your guests to plan accordingly. Tickets are required for any guests over the age of two. Your tickets are available on Marching Order<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmines.marchingorder.com%2F%23%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909057318%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OgpPsAvmEeQ5dXv0pcTqawYi6JRT9OqBh3Ysig7yEYc%3D&reserved=0>. Tickets cannot be sold or exchanged. Tickets are only valid for the ceremony above. Your name will be on each of your guest's tickets. You will see your additional tickets under “Print/E-mail tickets” on the home screen. If you need additional tickets, log into Marching Order, select “Manage Tickets”, select the number you need, submit the form, and your new tickets will then be under “Print/Email Tickets” on the home page. Accessibility information for your guests can be found here: https://commencement.mines.edu/guest-accessibility/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommencement.mines.edu%2Fguest-accessibility%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909073614%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ObWyIgwRijXgmK%2Ffnt1IF2OL1%2BP6HrwEB8tHdDd24ZI%3D&reserved=0>

Prohibited items
The following items are not permitted in Lockridge Arena:

  *   Alcoholic beverages, marijuana, tobacco products or other illegal substances.
  *   Animals with the exception of service animals.
  *   Artificial noisemakers.
  *   Bags larger than 12″x6″x12″.
  *   Coolers
  *   Firearms or weapons.
  *   Fireworks, drones and laser pointers.
  *   Outside food and beverage.
  *   Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods and flag poles.
  *   Strollers in seating areas.
  *   Umbrellas.
  *   Wheel conveyance apparatus (skateboards, bicycles, etc.)
  *   Large signs (larger than 8.5″x11″), balloons, or other objects that impede sightlines of other guests.

Waitlist Tickets
If you were given additional tickets via the waitlist and have not claimed them, you claim them by going to Marching Order<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmines.marchingorder.com%2F%23%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909089754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=z0dPd5F56Cw8t3OqUVU2Y2VLUPF2riMIanbftsIpfmE%3D&reserved=0>, select "Manage Tickets", scroll down to the ticket section, change the drop down selection to what you need, hit "Submit", then you'll see your additional tickets under "Print/email tickets" on the Marching Order home page. If you need more than tickets than what you are able to claim on your own on Marching Order, you can check the day of the ceremony with volunteers.

Accessibility
Please review information on the commencement page https://commencement.mines.edu/guest-accessibility/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommencement.mines.edu%2Fguest-accessibility%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909107252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sCeLe0u0LazsOQCu%2F%2FAZ4wIsC9pkUb0pFKiLkC%2BFPQw%3D&reserved=0> for accessible parking and seating. Closed captioning will be available on the live stream (delayed) or live in the stadium for those who have a smart device that can connect. Accessible seating in the arena is on a first come, first served basis. All seating on the floor is accessible, and there is an ample amount to accommodate all guests.

Commencement Program
The program for the ceremony will be available in print or electronically. The electronic version can be downloaded here https://commencement.mines.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommencement.mines.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909124837%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fyg1H0yFpmk5brrCfWAEut8%2B4mWmQp%2BCJKmF%2FDNaNSc%3D&reserved=0> beginning on Thursday, Dec. 12 at noon. Because award information is printed in the program, we are unable to release it prior to this date/time.

Mines Gear and Flowers
Oredigger Outfitters will be open on commencement day. We also have a vendor selling flowers and class t-shirts in the Student Rec. Center.

Livestream
For those of you who have family and friends who cannot attend, they can livestream the ceremony on the Mines YouTube channel. The direct link is here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColoSchoolofMines<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FColoSchoolofMines&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909263535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hvrJeTUwMrW3%2BmZ3QuPvvQX8w7rpKti09yen3ZHVeSI%3D&reserved=0>

Guest information
Please encourage your guests to review the information available on the commencement website at: https://commencement.mines.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommencement.mines.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909280468%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Tyq1xmVBrQzCuowJ44apViYuP2JB6BCLDYweWNP52JU%3D&reserved=0>

Photographs
We partner with Grad Images to take photos of you during the ceremony. Your proofs will be emailed to your Mines email address when they are ready to view. Their website is: https://www.gradimages.com/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gradimages.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909296650%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nAg9W0iyMXF2XRWKeq0srMHH%2FSCMjlmAT2EH44rVqY8%3D&reserved=0>. We will also have two photo booths set up in the lineup gym. You can take photos and download or print these photos at no cost to you.

Diplomas
You will receive your silver-plated diploma in the mail once grades are processed and the diplomas can be manufactured (roughly 4 months after graduation). Also, look out for an email from CECREDENTIALTRUST ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>) with a link to claim your certified electronic diploma. You can still purchase parchment diplomas through the Registrar's Office. https://diplomas.mines.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiplomas.mines.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cagebben%40mines.edu%7C739d9749ba604efd497208dd1640bdda%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C638691189909312924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SnUBv%2Fnz2uB7jWlvYbuNoZnZfOXs3AMA4%2BzkAuzRt%2Fw%3D&reserved=0> If you have questions regarding your diploma, please contact the Registrar’s Office at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>.

Congratulations, and we look forward to celebrating with you next week!

Lisa Elson (she, her, hers)
Senior Director of Commencement and Strategic Engagement
President’s Office
Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois St.
Guggenheim, Room 300
Golden, CO 80401
Office: 303-273-3488 |  [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
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