Commencement

Thomas Edison State College's Fall 2011 Commencement is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. in Patriot's Theater at The War Memorial in Trenton, N.J.

Eligible students wishing to participate should return the Commencement Attendance Form via email to the Office of the Registrar by Friday, August 5, 2011. Students who apply for September 2011 graduation will be emailed an invitation to participate in the ceremony after they have been certified for graduation. Upon receipt of the Commencement Attendance Form, tickets and announcements will be mailed to graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony.

Graduates are asked to arrive for Commencement at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2011. At that time you will receive your academic attire and will be given additional instructions regarding the ceremony. The academic attire has been especially ordered for each individual graduate attending Commencement and is yours to keep following the ceremony. We invite you to use the links below for information on lodging, local attractions and to learn of the many activities taking place on this exciting day.

For more information:

Office of the Registrar: (609) 984-1180
Directions to the War Memorial

Directions to Thomas Edison State College

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Schedule of Events for Oct. 15, 2011:

10:00 a.m.
Open House at Thomas Edison State College held at the College's historic Townhouse Complex, located at 101 West State Street in Trenton, N.J. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

10:30 a.m.
The Honors Convocation will be held at the New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, located at 205 W. State Street in Trenton, N.J., just a short walk down the street from the College.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Graduates arrive at The War Memorial, located at Lafayette and Barrack streets in Trenton, N.J., to receive academic attire (caps, gowns, etc.)

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Legacy Photographics will be available at The War Memorial for formal graduate portraits. There is no sitting fee and no obligation to purchase. Once the proofs are ready, Legacy Photographics will contact each graduate with instructions on viewing and ordering the photographs. For more information, contact Linda Soltis at (609) 777-3083, ext. 2065 or lsoltis@tesc.edu. Click here for more information.

11:30 a.m.
Theater opens for guest seating.

1:30 p.m.
Graduates report to lower ballroom at The War Memorial for instructions and line-up.

2:00 p.m.
Commencement ceremony (approximately two hours).

4:00 p.m.
Group photo for all graduates on front steps of The War Memorial (weather permitting)

4:30 p.m.
Graduate PHT (Putting Him or Her Through) Dinner hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs. For more information about the tickets to the PHT Dinner, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (609) 633-8592, ext. 2089 or alumni@tesc.edu.

Important Notes:

• When inviting guests to Commencement, please take into consideration the length of the ceremony. The Commencement ceremony lasts for approximately two hours. We encourage your participation in the entire ceremony. Out of respect for our graduates, you and your guests are asked to remain throughout the entire ceremony.
• Each graduate participating in Commencement will be sent four guest tickets. Each guest attending the ceremony will be required to have a ticket for entrance into the War Memorial. The theater will open at 11:30 am. for seating; all seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please be aware that Commencement can be a very long day for small children and elderly persons. For your convenience there will be a room provided in which you may take small children. We strongly encourage everyone to utilize this room for children should the need arise.
• The following items are prohibited from the War Memorial Building: food and beverages; balloons of any type; audio equipment requiring electrical services (extension cords).
• The Patriot's Theater will open at 11:30 a.m. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. After 1:30 p.m., all seats will be filled (guests cannot "save" seats after this point).
• College souvenirs and memorabilia will be available for purchase by the Alumni Association. Representatives will also be on-site for those graduates wishing to purchase a school ring or diploma frame.
• An independent photographer will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the day of Commencement to take portraits of the graduates.
• A group photograph of all the graduates will be taken immediately following the Commencement ceremony on the front steps of the War Memorial Building (weather permitting). All graduates are asked to go directly to the steps for the group photo.

For more information:

Office of the Registrar: (609) 984-1180, ext. 3090

Office of Alumni Affairs: (609) 633-8592, ext. 2089.