Effective Immediately....
In-Person Student Inquiries/Transactions will take place at the Student Services Center located in the D. Justin McCarthy Center, Rm 515
Phone: 508-626-4545
Fax: 508-626-4589
E-mail: registrarsoffice
@framingham.edu
Mailing Address:
Framingham State University
Office of the University Registrar
Dwight Hall 220
100 State Street, PO Box 9101
Framingham MA 01701-9101
Upcoming Commencements - Baccalaureate Candidates
Winter Commencement - Saturday, February 2, 2013
Spring Commencement - Sunday, May 19, 2013
In preparation for graduation, please read these announcements carefully:- Academic Requirements
- Academic Honors
- Academic Regalia - Caps and Gowns
- University Obligations
- Commencement Ceremony : When and Where
- Commencement Rehearsal
- Diploma Information
- Invitations/Announcements
- Off-Campus Course Work
- Parking
- Photographs
- Senior Class Activities
Degree Application:
All students are required to complete a formal degree application. The Notice of Candidacy Form is available on line or from the Student Services Center, McCarthy Center , Rm 515.
The University has four (4) graduation dates and the degree application must be submitted as follows:
September 1st for the December 31st graduation date
October 1st for the January 31st graduation date
February 1st for the May graduation date
May 1st for the August 31st graduation date
No student’s name may appear on the graduation list unless all financial debts to the University have been settled. Conferral of a degree occurs only when the Registrar finalizes the student’s academic record and confirms that all degree requirements have been met.
Please note that all students must complete all degree requirements prior to the ceremony in order to participate in Commencement. This includes having completed a minimum of 32 course-credits along with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in both the major and for the overall degree.
Course Residency Requirements
To complete the University course residency requirement, a minimum of eight (8) course-credits (32 semester hours) must be taken at Framingham State University.
To complete a major requirement, a minimum of five (5) course-credits (20 semester hours) in the major department must be taken at Framingham State University.
To complete a minor requirement, a minimum of three (3) course-credits (12 semester) hours must be taken at Framingham State University.
Academic Honors
To be a candidate for graduation honors, a student must have completed all degree requirements and must have completed a minimum of sixteen (16) course-credits at Framingham State University. The baccalaureate degree is conferred with honors upon a student with a final cumulative point average of:
Cum Laude: 3.25 - 3.59
Magna Cum Laude: 3.60 - 3.79
Summa Cum Laude: 3.80 - 4.00
All students graduating with honors will receive a gold honor tassel. Honor tassels will be distributed at the Commencement Rehearsal.
Academic Regalia (Caps and Gowns)
Participation in the ceremony requires that a cap, gown and hood be worn. University Cap & Gown will have representatives on campus in either the lobby of the McCarthy Center or in the lobby of the Athletic Center in early May for students to purchase their required academic regalia. Students without academic regalia will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony.
University Obligations
If you have any unresolved obligations such as library fees, student loan exit interviews, bills at the Business Office or residence hall damage, diplomas will be held until the obligation is resolved. Take care to resolve these matters prior to the end of final exams.
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
The Winter Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2013. Graduates must check in one hour before the ceremony begins. Commencement exercises will take place indoors at the University. Additional ceremony details will be provided to those students eligible to attend.
The Spring Commencement is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00pm (participants & graduates must check in at 1:00pm). Commencement exercises will take place outdoors on the Village Green in Framingham Centre. The ceremony will be held rain or shine. Additional ceremony specifics will be addressed at the mandatory commencement rehearsal.
Commencement Rehearsal
All students who wish to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony MUST attend the mandatory rehearsal held on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Check-in is at the Athletic Center Gymnasium unless otherwise noted. Mark this date on your calendar and do not be late. If you do not attend rehearsal, you CANNOT participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Exceptions will not be made.
Invitations/Announcements
For the Winter Commencement Ceremony, seating will be limited and tickets will be provided. Additional details will be sent to those students eligible to participate in this ceremony.
For the Spring Commencement Ceremony, seating for guests is “open”. This means that no tickets or invitations will be required for your guests to gain admittance to the commencement exercises. No guests are guaranteed seating.
Off-Campus Course Work
If you are taking a course at another college this semester you must have already submitted an Off-Campus Course Approval Form (prior to enrolling in the course) to the Office of the University Registrar. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for an Official Transcript to be forwarded from that college to the Office of the University Registrar at Framingham State University. You may become ineligible to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony if grade confirmations are not received by Friday, May 17, 2013.
Parking
For the Spring Commencement Ceremony, parking is available on the University Campus. The Village Green is located approximately one half mile from the Framingham State University Campus. A continuous shuttle bus will run between the University and the Village Green for anyone who wants a ride to the ceremony.
Photographs
During the ceremony, access to the stage area for picture taking or video taping by guests will be prohibited. Please relay this information to your guests. A professional photographer will take your picture as you receive your degree. The photographer will be contacting you in writing at your home address with specifics on ordering photographs and the cost.
Senior Class Activities - 2012
Need information about what's going on during your senior year? There's no better place to look than Blackboard! It's packed with all the information you could possibly want! Critical announcements about important Senior happenings will also appear on the Blackboard site.
Getting started is easy!
- Go to: framingham.collegiatelink.net
You will have to become a member to access this site - Go to: Facebook and Framingham State Class of 2013
You may need to Friend this page.
Any questions you may have regarding class events should be directed to your Senior Class Officers who are responsible for the coordination of these events.
