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Steps to Graduation

1. Submit a PETITION TO GRADUATE.
   
   All students completing all degree requirements in May 2008 MUST fill out a PETITION TO GRADUATE (GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE).
   
   Petitions are DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008.  Undergraduate petitions should be submitted to the academic departments and graduate petitions to Academic Affairs (extending campuses), Academic Advising (St. Louis area and Online Students), School of Education (MAT and Ed.S. students).
   
   Extended Campus Graduates participating in the St. Louis Commencement Ceremony must also contact their campus director.
   
   
2. Complete RSVP CARD for the Commencement Ceremony at the Edward Jones Dome on Saturday, May 10, 2008.  Return RSVP CARD to the Registrar’s Office, 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119 BY MARCH 28, 2008.
   
   
3. Mark your calendar for GRADFEST to be held on campus Friday, May 9, 2008.  Return RSVP Form to Billy Ratz, Alumni Office, 470 East Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119 BY MAY 2, 2008.
   
   
4. Order CAPS AND GOWNS at the SENIOR SALUTE, MARCH 27th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 28th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE. 
   
   For Webster University Extended Campus Graduates ONLY:  To order caps and gowns call the University Bookstore at 1-888-GOR-LOKS (1-888-467-5657) or 314-968-5936 after April 1st.
   
   To order ANNOUNCEMENTS and other graduation accessories, go to www.herffjones.com/college. 
   
   
5. Refer to the GENERAL 2008 COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION SHEET for information on photos, directions, parking, hotel, and lots more.
   
   
6. Distribute copies of the MAP TO YOUR COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY to friends and family with your Commencement announcements.  The map shows where to enter the Edward Jones Dome/America’s Center, your check-in room, the location and time of your individual School/College ceremony.  The Guests with Special Needs Map will designate elevator locations and special seating in the Dome. 
   
   NOTE:  Because the America’s Center/Edward Jones Dome is such a big place and we do expect a large number of guests, we suggest you also use the map to designate a place to meet your family and friends after your ceremonies are complete.
   
   NOTE: For safety reasons, the lower level of the Dome is restricted to graduates only. We recommend you bring a cell phone with you to contact your guests.
   
   
7. Gather family and friends for GRADFEST on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 5 p.m.  (Did you complete Step No. 3?)
   
   
8. Celebrate the completion of your Webster University degree (and the previous seven steps!) at the 89th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY on SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008!
   
   

Things to Consider:

*Would you like to show your appreciation to those individuals (parents, spouse or others) who encouraged you and helped you along the way?  If so, consider sending them a Certificate of Recognition.

• Submit CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION request form.  Please submit all requests by MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008. The certificates will be mailed directly to your honorees the week of May 5, 2008.  (Please allow two weeks for delivery.)

**Would you like to contribute to the broad effort to build responsible citizenship and a sustainable world?  If so, you may want to join students at colleges and universities nationwide who have taken the Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility.

• Review the PLEDGE OF SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY and, if you choose to participate, sign and submit the form to Kate Parsons, Center for Ethics, Pearson House, 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119 by March 31, 2008.