Attendance
Attendance is required at both rehearsal and commencement unless the graduate has notified the Registrar in writing that their degree will be received in absentia. If you have any questions, please email registrar@asburyseminary.edu.
Caps and gowns
Caps and gowns must be purchased online at collegegrad.herffjones.com. The prices for regalia are listed on this site. Your order must be placed by October 17th. For PhD graduates wishing to purchase the Asbury Seminary custom regalia rather than the standard “keeper”, the order must be placed online at academicregalia.herffjones. com no later than October 1st. Your regalia will be shipped directly to you. The cap, gown, hood and tassel will be yours to keep after the ceremony. (Students living outside the U.S. should contact our office to make arrangements for having regalia shipped to the Seminary.) If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 859.858.2197.
Diplomas
Actual diplomas will not be in your folders at commencement. When all grades are entered and records are cleared, degrees will be posted to transcripts and diplomas mailed. Please allow four to six weeks processing time from the end of the term in which you graduate. Doctoral graduates’ diploma mailings can take considerably longer due to dissertation processing. Please be sure to provide the Registrar’s Office with a current address.
Grades
Grades will be posted as soon as they are submitted and may be accessed through the student portal. Grades will not be released over the phone or by fax. Official transcripts can be requested by logging into the student portal and selecting “Order Official Transcript.” Transcripts can also be requested in person at the Office of the Registrar on the Kentucky campus or at the reception desk on the Florida campus. Official transcripts may be requested in advance and held until degree is posted.
Photographs
Individual professional photographs will be taken of graduates while shaking hands with the President and receiving diploma covers. Proofs will be available on the photographer’s website. Further instructions will be given at rehearsal.
Information Services
Seminary graduates will automatically be transitioned to the Alumni version of oneATS and retain their Seminary email addresses. The ATLAS library database will continue to be offered as a resource for research needs. Please contact information.commons@ asburyseminary.edu if you have any questions.
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Winter 2014 Graduation Events
Dear Graduate, Congratulations are in order as you come to the conclusion of your ministry preparation at Asbury Theological Seminary. Much has occurred during your journey here. Friendships have been formed, spirits have been shaped, souls have been healed and minds have been enlightened. Our God has been faithful. May the same rugged faith that brought you to and through seminary carry you higher and deeper into Christ’s heart and kingdom ministry. May the richness of your life in Christ overflow to those you are called to serve. This brochure provides a schedule of events surrounding graduation. Please check the deadlines and RSVP dates for all events listed. God’s richest blessings,
Douglas K. Matthews, Ph.D., Provost
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, December 1
Friday, December 5
Graduating Couples’ Consecration Asbury Inn Commons Area A semi-formal consecration dessert to celebrate the unique contributions of the spouses of graduates. Childcare provided. RSVP attendance and childcare needs by November 22 to formation.ministries@asburyseminary.edu.
Commencement Rehearsal Royal Auditorium (M103) Graduates need to be robed and seated in Royal Auditorium (M103) by 8:55 a.m. Instructions begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. followed by a devotional time with the President and communion led by the Dean of the Chapel. Please arrange to leave any valuables with family and friends during the Commencement service.
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2 5:00 p.m.
International Graduates’ Stole Presentation Fletcher Chapel The international students, their families and mentors are cordially invited to the international graduate stole presentation.
Thursday, December 4 5-7:15 p.m.
Advanced Research Program Graduates’ Dinner Cordelia A & B Dining Rooms For Ph.D. and Th.M. graduates, spouses, mentors, and invited guests. In-home childcare can be arranged by prior request only. Reservations for dinner and childcare are required by November 21 to advancedresearchprograms@asburyseminary.edu or 859.858.2081.
6:00 p.m.
Doctor of Ministry Graduates’ Dinner Wilmore Senior Community Center, Wesley Village For D.Min. graduates, spouses and invited guests (by invitation only). For more information, contact Lacey Craig at 859.858.2187 or lacey.craig@asburyseminary.edu.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Commencement Childcare Sherman Thomas Student Center/Childcare Area Childcare reservations for December commencement must be made by Monday, December 1. Childcare is limited to children age six (6) and younger. Email formation. ministries@asburyseminary.edu with children’s names and ages. Children with reservations may be taken to Sherman Thomas Student Center/Childcare area at10:00am and should be picked up by 12:30 (or immediately following ceremony).
11:00 a.m.
Commencement Estes Chapel Guests should arrive early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.