Congratulations to the graduating class of 2010!
Carroll College's 100th Commencement marks the conclusion of Carroll's Centennial Celebration. The graduating class will be honored as the Centennial class along with the graduates from 1960. Thank you in advance to all those who attend this memorable occasion - you will be an important part of the weekend.
2010 Commencement Calendar
Wednesday/Thursday, May 5-6
10:00am-3:00pm
Graduates pick up cap, gown, hood, baccalaureate tickets and line-up number and complete a brief survey (Admission Office Conference Room, O'Connell Hall).
This activity takes about a half hour. Be sure your student account is cleared of all bills at the Business Office (parking tickets, library fines, etc) and you have completed your financial aid exit interview before you head to O'Connell.
Friday, May 7
1:00pm
Rehearsal for Commencement: PE Center
3:00pm
"Unveiling of the Bricks" on the lawn near St. Al's on Alumni Walk, hosted by the Alumni Office and Student Activities. During this event you will also fill your class time capsule. Graduates, your families and special guests are all invited.
Saturday, May 8
10:00am
Baccalaureate Mass (Cathedral of St. Helena)
Graduates, faculty and staff assemble on the south lawn up at 9:30am. If the weather is bad, they will gather in the basement of the Cathedral. Because of limited seating capacity in the Cathedral, each graduate is issued two (2) tickets. Admission to Baccalaureate is by ticket only.
11:00am-1:30pm
Brunch (Campus Center)
Commencement Brunch for graduates, families, faculty and staff, at the Campus Center Dining Hall. Tickets are $12 and admission is by ticket only. Tickets can be purchased in the Student Services Office in O'Connell Hall. Purchase your tickets online. No charge for graduates, but you STILL NEED TO ORDER YOUR TICKET.
2:00pm
Commencement (PE Center); Degree candidates assemble at the south side of Guad at 1:30 pm. If the weather is bad, line-up will occur in the PE Center fitness center. Commencement seating is open to all and families are encouraged to arrive early to select suitable seats.
Additional Information
Photographs
Helena Photography will be taking a class and individual photograph(s) at graduation. Kevin Hudson, the owner of Helena Photography, will be sending information to graduates and their families about how to order your pictures or he can be contacted at www.helenaphotography.com.
Graduation Announcements
Generic graduation announcements can be ordered at the Carroll Bookstore. A representative from Jostens will be available to take orders outside the bookstore in the CUBE on Wednesday, February 24th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. For personalized announcements go to www.jostens.com to place your order.
Brunch tickets
Carroll graduates, students, families and guests are encouraged to join in all the activities planned for the Centennial Celebration. Brunch tickets will not be available at the door, so purchase them online now or in the Student Services Office in O'Connell Hall. Tickets are $12 and admission is by ticket only. No charge for graduates, but you STILL NEED TO ORDER YOUR TICKET.
Carroll's Centennial Gala
Graduates and their families are invited to Carroll's Centennial Gala - the Birthday Celebration of the Century. Graduates will always remember this party. For more information on how you can participate go to www.carroll.edu/about/history/
For questions regarding rehearsal, baccalaureate or commencement, please feel free to contact the Registrar's Office at 447-5435 or cdday -is-at- carroll -dot- edu .
Congratulations
I want to extend my sincere congratulations to you as a parent. Your financial assistance, moral support and guidance have played an important part in this college journey. Thank you for entrusting us with your student. Now it is time to celebrate their significant achievement!
Get information about Bold Minds, Blessed Hands, The First Century of Montana's Carroll College, by Robert R. Swartout, Jr., professor of history. The history book contains the official college history printed along with over 125 color and black and white photos and would make a wonderful graduation gift.
If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to call the Registrar's Office at (406) 447-5435.
Catherine D. Day
Registrar