2023 Commencement Information
Friday, September 8th, 2023
Commencement Promptly Starts at: 6:00PM
Location: Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL. 33025 *****************************************************************************
On behalf of the Graduate School and Online Division, we are so excited to get to celebrate your special day. In order for us to ensure that day goes perfectly, we need your cooperation. We have graduation down to a science, so you only have to show up and enjoy the day. With that being said there is no dress rehearsal, so it is important that you are on time, dressed & ready to go, and listening to our directions. It is also important that you share this information with your guests. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and can results in parties being asked to leave, which we do not want to do.
Tickets, we are excited (and a little relieved) that we able to release all tickets on the waitlist! All tickets are digital and will be sent to you the graduate, to the phone number and email you registered with. We will send a follow up email alerting you to their release. As you will not be with your guests, please ensure ahead of time to transfer/text/share them with your guests. There will be people at the door to help them if needed. If you do not receive your tickets by 8/20 or in need of additional tickets, please contact Heather Cordner at hcordner@keiseruniversity.edu
We will be holding 3 Information Sessions leading up to Graduation, to help go over what to expect that day and some surprises during the ceremony. This information is only for the Graduates not your guests, we want to keep some things a surprise. It is only 30 minutes, and we will be happy to answer any questions.
Please see times below, same link for all sessions: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/eafc4c868c354c3c866fd8841c593fba
Friday, September 1st at 12:00PM EST
Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00PM EST
Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30PM EST en español
This is a special day for all our graduates and guests, we are doing are part, but we need everyone to do theirs.
Please note that leading up to the ceremony, we will be hard at work finalizing everything. Therefore, the Department of Student Services will be closed Thursday September 7th at noon and will remain closed until Monday September 11th, reopening during normal business hours. Both Campuses will be open on the day of graduation, but again please review of details in this packet, as well as attending one of the Information Sessions, as they may not be able to assist with any day of issues.
Thank you and Congratulations!
Dr. Christopher Petersen Director Student Services Graduate School Heather Cordner, M.B.A Director Student Services Online Division Hisela Tamayo Associate Director Latin DivisionSee below for Important Information! Please Read all information!
Location: Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL. 33025
Date: Friday, September 8th, 2023
Ceremony Start Time: 6:00PM EST
Graduate Arrival Times: Please note the staggered arrival times. Graduates will enter through side door not main entrance (there will be signs), please see map below.
3:00 PM EST – All Veteran, Active Duty Military, and Reservists Graduates
3:30PM EST – Graduates Testimonials
4:00PM EST SHARP – ALL Graduates
Graduates should arrive no later than 4:15PM EST
Guest Arrival: 5:00PM EST - Doors open for Guests (Guests may not come in with graduates)
*Please note it may rain…guests may not come inside until the doors open and will need a ticket to enter.
*While General Parking is free, Valet parking may be availability at an additional cost*
Graduates should arrive fully dressed and ready to go. DO NOT BRING anything extra as you will have to walk the stage with it, including bags, purses, change of shoes, etc.
Dress Code and additional info:
Please wear appropriate attire in honor of the occasion. Business/Business Casual attire is recommended.
No flip flops, jeans, or tennis shoes.
Be mindful of your shoes as you will be standing for long periods of time and there are stairs.
Please make sure you eat, drink, take medicine, etc. before you arrive.
If you need special accommodations, please contact Dr. Christopher Petersen CPetersen@KeiserUniversity.edu
Tickets:
All guests (regardless of age) must have a Digital/hard ticket in hand to enter the facility. No exceptions! Access to the event will not be granted to anyone without a ticket.
Tickets are digital, prior to the event the graduate will need to forward/transfer the tickets to their guests. Instructions can be found on the last page.
Seating is General Admission and saving of seats for other guests is not allowed. Please plan to arrive together as a group.
Late arriving guests may be asked to wait in the lobby until the graduate processional and national anthem have concluded.
Extra Tickets will not be available at the door, so be sure to communicate with Student Services before day of.
Venue Information Security Requirements:
Guests and graduates should review all security requirements of the venue before arrival. Failure to adhere will result in the Guest and/or Graduate not being allowed entrance.
https://www.charlesfdodgecitycenter.com/p/tickets-and-events/know-before-you-go1
As this is a university sanctioned event, absolutely NO firearms are permitted, nor will they be allowed at the venue.
Concessions will be available for purchase on the 1st floor before the ceremony.
The following items are strictly prohibited from entering the Dodge Center: helium balloons, noise makers, vapes, firearms, knives, weapons of any kind, laser pointers, signs, banners, oversized bags, purses or backpacks, outside food and beverage including water, cans, bottles, alcohol, drugs, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, professional video cameras, DSLR cameras with large telephoto or zoom lenses.
For your safety and the safety of others, all guests must walk through metal detectors and bag checking prior to entry. Wanding is available for those with pacemakers, Cochlear hearing implants or are pregnant.
Bags or purses may not be larger than a clipboard.
Things to Remember for Day of: PLAN AHEAD! ARRIVE EARLY!
Most of you are not familiar with the area, there are two school zones in the area, and it is nearing rush hour. Leave enough time so you are not late.
Weather:
South Florida is HOTTT! And is prone to rainstorms. While I know your guests are eager to get the best seat, they will have to wait in line and until doors open, regardless the weather.
Have your guests plan accordingly.
If you require additional information regarding the commencement ceremony, please contact the Department of Student Services at 954.351.4040 or via email at eCampusStudentServices@keiseruniversity.edu or for the Graduate School Dr. Christopher Petersen 954-318-1620 or via email at cpetersen@keiseruniversity.edu
Mobile Ticketing:
Tickets will be delivered to customers via web link contained in a SMS (text) message/email. That web link directs customers to view their tickets online at Ticketmaster.com.
SMS(text) tickets:
Customer will receive 2 messages on cellphone; one message links you to your tickets and the other link is a receipt of processing the order for the tickets.
Customers will click on the link in the text message to claim their tickets and enter the venue. If a customer does not have a Ticketmaster account, they will need to follow step 1 below. If they do have a Ticketmaster account, they have the option to add their tickets to their account.
Step 1 - Download/update the Ticketmaster app in the App Store for iOS or Goggle play store for Android.
Step 2- Tap the tickets icon from the navigation bar.
Step 3 - Tap “Sign In” to the Ticketmaster login.
Note: Please use the email address provided for this order.
Step 4- Once you’ve entered the Ticketmaster login details your tickets should pop up with a live rolling barcode. This barcode will automatically update every few minutes and will need to be pulled up for entry day of event.
Ticket Forwarding:
Log in to your account and select “My Tickets” and event you’d like to transfer.
Select event select “Transfer” button. The tickets with seat numbers will appear and at this point select the seat location you’d like to transfer and click “TRANSFER TO” Select the contact or add a new recipient and select “TRANSFER TICKET”