COMMENCEMENT 2006

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Your commencement ceremonies will take place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

DIRECTIONS FOR GRADUATES
Arrive approximately one hour before the start of the ceremony and assemble in the Skyline Room, directly across Lunt Avenue from the arena itself, where you will line up and receive final instructions. College staff will be on hand to lend assistance. This area will be inaccessible to guests during the commencement ceremonies. If you wish to have photos taken with family members, please do so before arriving at the Skyline Room.

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When your name is called, proceed across the stage at a dignified pace. You will receive a diploma cover from the president of DePaul University, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.. Please note that your diploma will not be included in the diploma cover you receive at the ceremony — it will be mailed to you 4-6 weeks after graduation, after your credits have been verified. Please see Preparing to Graduate for more information.

Please demonstrate respect for your fellow graduates and plan to stay for the duration of your ceremony. Commencement is expected to last approximately 1½ to 2 hours.

Following the ceremony, you will exit the Allstate Arena through the Skyline Room to return your cap and gown before leaving the ceremony. It is your sole responsibility to return the regalia before leaving the ceremony. If your cap and gown are not returned in good condition, the costs for these items will be charged to your account. Academic regalia can cost $300-800 depending on the degree, so be sure to return your regalia promptly and in good condition.

DIRECTIONS FOR GUESTS
Encourage your guests to read the Guest Guide provided on this website.

Seating for guests is open. No tickets are required, and guests are seated on a first-come first-served basis. In the event of an excessive number of attendees, DePaul University and the Allstate Arena cannot guarantee seating for all.

Guests are asked to drop off their graduates at the Skyline Room and proceed immediately to the North Gate of the Allstate Arena for seating. Guests are not allowed in the Skyline Room for any reason. Please ask your guests to demonstrate respect for all graduates and plan to stay for the duration of the ceremony. Commencement is expected to last approximately 1½ to 2 hours.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Allstate Arena is a fully handicapped-accessible facility. A team of professional ushers will be on hand to assist all individuals.

If you have family members who have special seating needs, be sure that you have indicated this on your on-line Application for Degree Conferral. Failure to do so may mean that seating is not available for your family member(s).

DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Allstate Arena