Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

important dates

Thursday, March 1: commencement registration begins

All students attending any of the commencement ceremonies are required to register by April 1, 2012, at 5 p.m. EDT.
Click here to register for the university-wide convocation.
Click here to register for the School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony.

Wednesday, March 7

Doctoral Fitting, Gund Hall, School of Law. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday, March 16

Doctoral Fitting, Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Research Building, School of Medicine. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday, March 28-29: grad fair

You can purchase and pick up your cap and gown at the Case Western Reserve University Grad Fair at the University Bookstore in its *new location* in Uptown at Euclid and E. 115 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. or contact the University Bookstore in person or by phone at 216.368.2650. View details for GradFair.

Sunday, April 1: registration deadline

5 p.m. EDT Deadline for registering to participate in the university-wide commencement.

Ticket Pick Up Location (for MN, MSN and DNP graduates only): School of Nursing, Student Services, Ground Floor Room NOA44 (when tickets are ready, you will be notified via email)

Friday, May 18

1:30 p.m Graduate Line-up for Pinning Ceremony

2:30 p.m. Pinning Ceremony
University Circle United Methodist Church, 1919 East 107th St., Cleveland, Ohio

Reception
Immediately following the pinning ceremony in the Lower Level -Great Hall

May 19: alumni tea

1-3 pm
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Alumni Association Invites the Nursing Class of 2012 to attend A Welcome Tea with FPB
The FPB Alumni Association is reviving Frances Payne Bolton's tradition by hosting a special tea at Franchester Place to honor 2012 FPB graduates. Please join us for this first-time event held exclusively for graduates as we celebrate your accomplishments and acceptance into the FPB Alumni Association. Invitations are forthcoming.

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commencement day, Sunday, May 20

8:15 a.m.

Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (MN, MSN, DNP, faculty): School of Nursing, First Floor Lounge (Continental breakfast will be provided.)
Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (PhD): School of Graduate Studies, Tomlinson Hall
Convocation Robing Location and Line Up (BSN): School of Undergraduate Studies, Sears Building

9:30 a.m.

University Convocation: Veale Center
This is a ticketed event.

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Reception: Judson Manor, 1890 East 107th St. Cleveland, Ohio
Open to BSN, MN, MSN, DNP and PhD graduates and their guests (children welcome) as well as alumni. Shuttle Service will be available to Judson Manor, from the School of Nursing, in front of the Wolstein Research Buillding, for all guests.

2 p.m.

Line-up for processional to School of Nursing Diploma Ceremony, Judson Manor

2:30 p.m.

Diploma Ceremony: University Circle United Methodist Church
Speaker: Maureen Shekleton, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professional Relations Specialist
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Post Commencement Cap and Gown Drop Off Location: University Bookstore in its new location at E. 115 and Euclid.

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contact information

If you have additional questions or need more information, contact the Office of Student Services, 216.368.2529 or email the commencement coordinator at nursgrad@case.edu.

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