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Seniors confused about graduation
Rich Cherecwich
Issue date: 4/20/06 Section: News
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The cliché goes that college graduation is supposed to be the most exciting time of a student's life. As the Class of 2006's commencement quickly approaches, however, many members of the senior class are more puzzled than thrilled.
"I have been confused about pretty much everything that revolves around commencement," said Luis Dechtiar, a senior film major.
Several seniors interviewed said there is a lack of communication between the school and the graduating class regarding commencement ceremonies and activities.
"I have not been officially alerted that I'm graduating, but I assume so, since I've applied to graduate and successfully requested tickets," said Stacey Cate, a senior broadcast journalism major.
Jenn Carey, a senior marketing communication major, voiced a similar opinion.
"As for letting us know about graduation, I have no idea what is going on," she said. "I have yet to be notified, and it makes me a bit nervous."
The lack of communication has already led some seniors to miss the April 7 deadline to turn in forms for their caps and gowns.
"I actually was not contacted by the school [about caps and gowns]. Heather Flynn, who works in Service Learning, randomly sent [the information] to me," said Trish Fontanilla, a writing, literature and publishing (WLP) major. "Otherwise, I don't think I would have known."
Hank Zappala, an executive director at the Commencement Office, would only say that the registrar e-mailed seniors Nov. 5 and Dec. 10, and that they "have received a series of e-mails since then."
The bookstore, where seniors purchase their caps and gowns, extended its deadline for the submission of advance order forms until April 12, according to Janet Francoeur, a transmission manager at the bookstore.
Francoeur said that preordering is not necessary, but that students who ordered up front would definitely receive their size.
Class of 2006 President Shannon Keaveney said if students are confused, it is because they don't seek out information.
"I have been confused about pretty much everything that revolves around commencement," said Luis Dechtiar, a senior film major.
Several seniors interviewed said there is a lack of communication between the school and the graduating class regarding commencement ceremonies and activities.
"I have not been officially alerted that I'm graduating, but I assume so, since I've applied to graduate and successfully requested tickets," said Stacey Cate, a senior broadcast journalism major.
Jenn Carey, a senior marketing communication major, voiced a similar opinion.
"As for letting us know about graduation, I have no idea what is going on," she said. "I have yet to be notified, and it makes me a bit nervous."
The lack of communication has already led some seniors to miss the April 7 deadline to turn in forms for their caps and gowns.
"I actually was not contacted by the school [about caps and gowns]. Heather Flynn, who works in Service Learning, randomly sent [the information] to me," said Trish Fontanilla, a writing, literature and publishing (WLP) major. "Otherwise, I don't think I would have known."
Hank Zappala, an executive director at the Commencement Office, would only say that the registrar e-mailed seniors Nov. 5 and Dec. 10, and that they "have received a series of e-mails since then."
The bookstore, where seniors purchase their caps and gowns, extended its deadline for the submission of advance order forms until April 12, according to Janet Francoeur, a transmission manager at the bookstore.
Francoeur said that preordering is not necessary, but that students who ordered up front would definitely receive their size.
Class of 2006 President Shannon Keaveney said if students are confused, it is because they don't seek out information.
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