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Commencement Information
Commencement exercises will be on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 3 p.m. at The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water Street, Chicago, Illinois. The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours. Immediately following commencement, a reception will be held for faculty, graduates, and their guests. We suggest making dinner reservations for 6:30 p.m. in the city and accordingly in the suburbs.
Checklist for Graduates
- Apply to Graduate: Please return the appropriate application to graduate to the Registrar's Office by Friday, March 15, 2013.
- Purchase Your Cap, Gown, and Accessories Online: Each graduating student attending commencement must purchase his/her cap and gown online through Herff Jones at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/jmls. All orders must be placed by midnight on April 13, 2013, or you will be charged a $20 late fee.
- Cap and Gown Pick-Up: Friday, May 17, 2013 | Noon-6 p.m.
- Graduate Reception: Friday, May 17, 2013 | Noon-2 p.m.
Gather with colleagues, friends and family for food, drinks and fun. This is a great chance for your family and friends to take a tour of John Marshall and meet your professors. - Obtain Your Commencement Tickets: Graduates do not need an admission ticket for Commencement; however, tickets are required for guests. Each graduate will receive 10 tickets, available in the Career Services Office, Room 405, from May 6-17, 2013. No additional tickets will be available.
