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Friday, July 25, 2008  
 
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Commencement : 2008 : Friends and Family
Travel
Travel instructions are available on-line, at www.ohiou.edu/athens/travel.html, for people coming to Athens by a variety of paths.


 
Lodging
A list of lodging in and around Athens is available on-line at www.ohiou.edu/parents/pguide10.htm


 
Parking
Special parking is available for Recreational Vehicles at the Athens County Fairgrounds.

A map is available online, at www.ohiou.edu/athens/parking/, showing all parking lots on the Athens campus for students participating in Commencement Exercises, and their family and friends.


 
Handicap Accessibility
All physically challenged individuals should enter the Convocation Center through the ramped area of the Service Entrance on the south side overlooking the river. Staff attendants will be located at the Service Entrance for assistance and location of the seating area. No more than one member of the family will be permitted to remain as an attendant to the physically challenged individual. Hearing devices are available and a sign interpreter is present throughout the Ceremony.

Commencement Limited Mobility Parking Guidelines
Handicap Parking MapLot 128 surrounding the Convocation Center will reserved for handicap identified vehicles only. Please ensure a state–issued handicap permit is displayed.

Individuals without a valid handicap permit who need additional assistance may be dropped off at Limited Mobility Drop Off Area; however, there is no parking in that area.

Volunteers will be on site prior to commencement to provide assistance and direction.

Visitors who do not require handicap parking will be directed to surrounding lots.



Questions regarding handicap accessibility should be directed to:

Office of University Events
740.593.1762
commencement@ohio.edu


 
Graduation Invitations

Announcements are available for purchase through the Ohio University Printing Resource Center. Please place your order using the contact listed below.
Email:   printing@ohio.edu
Phone: 740-593-1930

The three local bookstores have graduation announcements and diploma frames available for purchase. For information, please contact:

College Book Store · 740.594.3505
Follett's University Book Store · 740.593.5547
Specialty Books · 740.594.4002

All purchases and payments must be resolved at the time of purchase with the vendor. The transaction, however, is an agreement between the student and the vendor. Ohio University serves only in the capacity of providing you with the opportunity for the transaction.

Announcements and diploma frames may also be purchased through the Ohio University Alumni Association.  Please direct any questions related to these services to Jim Harris: 740.593.4301 or harrisj3@ohio.edu

Announcements: www.balfourcollege.com

Diploma Frames: www.diplomadisplay.com/ohu


 
Commencement Photographs
Photographs will be taken by a professional photographer. A picture will be taken of each individual being greeted by his/her academic dean on stage. Within ten days following Commencement, candidates should receive a photographic proof. There is no obligation to purchase these pictures, however, for every "package" purchased, the Senior Class will receive a contribution to its treasury. The University receives no financial benefit from the studio.

The transaction, however, is an agreement between the student and Chappell Photography. Ohio University serves only in the capacity of providing the opportunity for the transaction. All questions regarding photographs should be directed to the studio's telephone number, 1.800.424.3686, as provided in the proof package.



Seniors Commencement Checklist
Friends and Family Commencement Checklist
Graduation from college is a very special occasion.

In addition to approximately 1,600 graduates, there will be nearly 14,000 relatives, dignitaries and faculty in attendance at each ceremony. Consequently, candidates need to know what happens at graduation and what is expected of them.

The vast majority of family members and graduates prefer that the ceremony have the dignity of a university graduation. Many parents, guardians and students have made significant financial and emotional sacrifice for a college education. Graduates may decorate his/her mortar board but are discouraged from acts that ridicule the importance of the graduation ceremony.

Items that distract from the ceremony or threaten safety will be confiscated before and during the ceremony.

Please note that there will be no beverage containers of any kind permitted inside the arena or any other time which would detract from the dignity of the occasion.

The graduation ceremony is a big moment in the graduate's life. No one except the graduate can ensure that the celebration will be safe, dignified, and memorable.



Office of University Events
Templeton–Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium · Second Floor, East · Athens OH 45701–2979
Tel: 740.593.1762 · Fax: 740.593.1763
commencement@ohio.edu
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