Radford University
Commencement Information

On Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 10 a.m., Radford University will conduct its Winter Commencement ceremony in the Dedmon Center to celebrate the graduation of the Winter Class of 2007.

ADMISSION

Due to limited seating in the Dedmon Center, each graduate is limited to six (6) tickets for family and guests. Tickets can be picked up by the graduation candidates in the Registrar's Office, Martin Hall 115, after December 10. Only students who have petitioned to participate in Commencement may pick up tickets and an RU ID or other picture ID is required. For larger parties, students are encouraged to contact fellow classmates to acquire unused tickets.

BROADCASTS

A closed-circuit broadcast of the Main Commencement Ceremony will be shown on two viewing locations on campus: the auditorium in the Hurlburt Student Center and the multi-media classroom, room 107 in Cook Hall.  Both viewing locations are accessible from parking lot EE. The Commencement ceremonies broadcast will also be streamed live online, and can be accessed at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15.

PINNING CEREMONY

Sponsored by the Radford University Alumni Association and the RU Student Government Association, the Pinning Ceremony will be held at the Dedmon Center on Friday, December 14 at 5 p.m. Advance registration with the RU Alumni Office at alumni@radford.edu by Dec. 10 is required.

During this informal gathering, students who are graduating -- graduate or undergraduate -- are officially welcomed into the RU Alumni Association. Each student is encouraged to invite someone who has impacted his or her college experience to place the pin on the candidate's lapel during the ceremony. The pin is only available to graduating seniors who participate in the Pinning Ceremony.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Commencement is a special celebration for graduates and guests. To keep it enjoyable and meaningful for all, we ask that all graduates and members of the audience remain seated throughout the entire ceremony. Photography and videorecording may be done from the seating areas. Please be sensitive to your neighbors and do not obscure others' view of the ceremony.

A professional photographer will photograph each student shaking hands with President Kyle as he or she walks across the stage and after conveyance of the degree certificate. Order forms for this photography will be mailed to each graduate shortly after the ceremonies.

ACCESSIBILITY

Handicapped parking and access will be available. Those needing handicapped parking are asked to display the appropriate handicapped tags and proceed to the drop-off area at the Riverside Entrance of the Dedmon Center by following the event-day signs and directions given by campus security personnel who will be directing traffic. When traffic divides on University Drive, you will be directed to take the right-hand lane to proceed to the drop-off area and designated handicapped parking spaces. Following the ceremonies, please leave lot Z by the East ramp, as directed, to return to the handicapped pick-up area.

PARKING

For parking information, please refer to the map below.

Guest Parking will be available in lots Z, CC, U or E.

Shuttle Buses will run continuously between the Dedmon Center and the guest parking lots from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LODGING

Visit www.radford.edu/AboutRU/Lodging.html for area bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels.

MAP AND DIRECTIONS

Directions from I-81 at Exit 109:
Travel on VA Rt. 177 four miles into Radford. VA 177 becomes Tyler Avenue. Turn right from VA 177 onto Jefferson Street at 3rd stoplight and then left onto East Main Street at first stoplight. Proceed about 1/4 mile and turn right at stoplight onto University Drive.

Traffic bound for the handicapped entrance (1) will be routed directly to the entrance and after disembarkation of passengers to specified parking in Lot Z (2). All other vehicles will be directed into another part of Lot Z.

Guests not requiring special handicapped access are urged to park in the lots along University Drive (3,4,5) and either ride a shuttle to the Dedmon Center or enjoy the short walk along the New River to the Dedmon Center Riverside Entrance.

KEY
1 - Riverside Entrance (Main entance for graduates, guests and those needing special accommodations)
2 - Lot Z (Main and handicapped parking)
3 - Lot CC
4 - Lot E
5 - Lot U

WEATHER

Be advised that barring severe inclement weather, the ceremonies will take place as scheduled. Any cancellation decision will be announced by 8 a.m. on Saturday on the university marquee on East Main Street, online at www.radford.edu and on Public Radio WVRU 89.9 FM.

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